Senior SACT Distribution Pharmacy Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Clear career pathways

Flexible working requests welcomed

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Carshalton is recruiting a Lead Pharmacy Technician to run the SACT Distribution Unit across sites, overseeing sourcing, storage, dispensing and delivery of chemotherapy products.

You will set rosters, monitor KPIs, manage stock and supplier performance, supervise staff, and ensure accreditation checks. Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician status is required.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Experience supervising others and giving feedback for development.
• Experience of education and training of staff.
• Experience of organising a service on a day-to-day basis.
• Experience of holding regular team meetings and communicating outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily running of the SACT Distribution Unit across both Royal Marsden sites.
• Manage procurement, storage, dispensing and distribution of batch and patient-specific products.
• Set staff rotas and skill mix to meet daily demand and leave frameworks.
• Monitor KPIs, workload, turnaround times and wastage through audit and regular reporting.
• Manage batch stock levels, PAR levels and supply issues, chasing orders and supplier performance.
• Lead communication with outsourced suppliers and hold supply review meetings.
• Oversee invoice processing and payment with procurement, stores and finance teams.
• Manage staff through recruitment, appraisal, 1:1s, performance issues and sickness absence.
• Oversee training, accreditation, induction and training records for SDU staff.
• Maintain standard operating procedures, audit practice, and investigate errors and complaints.
• Take part in the checking process as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician.
• Ensure doses reach the correct day unit or ward ahead of patient chair time

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

People leadership

Quality auditing

Education

NVQ/QCF level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Carshalton is recruiting a Lead Pharmacy Technician to run the SACT Distribution Unit across sites, overseeing sourcing, storage, dispensing and delivery of chemotherapy products.

You will set rosters, monitor KPIs, manage stock and supplier performance, supervise staff, and ensure accreditation checks. Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician status is required.