Senior Pharmacy Technician | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Truro is seeking a Band 5 Senior Technician to prepare vital medicines, including injectable therapies. The role requires a qualified technician with strong supervisory abilities and experience in pharmacy services. This position offers a starting salary of £26,530 with professional development opportunities. Flexible working may be available.

Qualifications

• Qualified technician with PIPC and PAAP training.
• Experience in preparation of chemotherapy and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vital injectable medicines for patients.
• Co-ordinate daily activities of pharmacy technical services.
• Check and approve batches of medicines according to regulations.

Skills

Experience in pharmacy technical services

Ability to prepare sterile products

Supervisory skills

Attention to detail

Education

Professional pharmacy qualification

Job description

Overview

The Pharmacy Technical Services Unit based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro currently have a vacancy for a Band 5 Senior Technician.

This post is also available as a development Band 4 to Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician post attracting a starting salary of £26530 for newly or recently qualified technicians with a desire to develop in this very specialist area of pharmacy. Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Working in our specialist facility you will be part of a dedicated team preparing vital medicines for our patients. You will assist in the preparation of injectable medicines such as chemotherapy, radiopharmaceuticals, intravenous nutrition and other life-saving therapies for our patients. This role will also include supporting the Lead Operations Technician in managing the Unit and the Lead Training Technician for provision of supervision and training of other Technical Services staff.

Under the direction of the Lead Technicians be responsible for the co-ordination of day to day activities associated with all aspects of pharmacy technical services in order to support the needs of patients and which meet standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

To act as a validated dispenser for the manufacture of a range of sterile products, support the manufacture of radiopharmaceutical products and assist in the requirements of providing a non-sterile manufacturing service. You will also provide direct supervision of a team of technicians and pharmacy assistants helping to ensure services are provided in a safe, efficient and timely manner.

Having completed specialist PIPC (Pre- and In-Process Checking), and PAAP (Product Approval Accreditation Program) training, be responsible for checking and approving batches of medicines prepared under the Medicines Act 1968 Section 10 exemption for individual patients.

About the Employer

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Additional information

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximise the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025