Specialist Cancer Services Pharmacy Technician

12 hours ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Title: Specialist Cancer Services Pharmacy Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Specialist Cancer Services team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy and expanding cancer centre, providing high-quality patient-focused pharmaceutical care. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical pharmacy services, managing patient medication, and liaising with ward staff and prescribers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supporting clinical pharmacy services to inpatient ward teams
  • Managing patient medication - non-stock or one stop supplies
  • Liaising with ward staff and prescribers for any issues relating to medication
  • Encouraging compliance with national protocols, and local guidelines and formularies
  • Maintaining appropriate clinical documentation and records, including controlled drug audits and stock control checks
  • Participating with pharmacists, technicians and assistant technical officers to ensure a smooth, efficient and co-ordinated overall service
  • Supporting clinical service to outpatient Cancer Services team
  • Perform medication histories for SACT patients and record on patients Chemocare electronic notes
  • Deal with homecare delivery queries from providers of delivery service and patients
  • Pre-screen homecare prescriptions in preparation for pharmacists full-screen - full training will be given
  • Build and update treatment regimens on the electronic prescribing software Chemocare - full training will be given
Requirements
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Evidence of continuing professional development to comply with GPhC requirements
  • BTEC / NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
  • Medicines management / optimisation (MMT / MOT) Qualification with experience & competence
  • Able to work alone and unsupervised where needed
  • Effective oral and written communication with colleagues, nursing and medical staff and patients / service users
  • Daily manipulation of materials for the accurate dispensing of prescriptions including preparing aids and demonstrating devices to help patients manage their medicines at home
What We Offer

We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of a close-knit team, working together to provide high-quality patient care.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician looking for a new challenge, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.



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