Overview
Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5. Contract Fixed term: 12 months (All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis.) Hours: Full time, part time, job share, flexible working. 37.5 hours per week. Job ref 190-1649-DIR
Employer: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Site: Sheffield. Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata for part time staff. Salary period: Yearly. Closing 14/06/2026 23:59. Interview date: 23/06/2026.
Senior Technician (Chemotherapy e-Prescribing)
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated. Joining the Trust also provides access to flexible working, career development opportunities, annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. The Trust also offers salary sacrifice schemes and discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, ambitious, and proactive Pharmacy Technician to join the Chemotherapy e-Prescribing (ChemoCare) team for 12 months as a Senior Pharmacy Technician at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
As part of a well-established multidisciplinary team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, you will develop clinical skills within a specialised area of pharmacy. You will deliver a high-quality, comprehensive service to users of the chemotherapy e-prescribing system and contribute to system developments and improvement projects, ensuring agreed timelines and high standards.
The ChemoCare team is based at Beech Hill Road on the Royal Hallamshire Hospital central campus. The team supports Haematology and Specialised Cancer Services Directorate and four partner organisations within the North Trent Cancer Network to ensure safe delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy.
Main duties of the job
* Coordinate the Chemotherapy e-prescribing system helpdesk and resolve problems as they arise.
* Coordinate the use of the Chemotherapy e-Prescribing System with the System Manager, including implementation of projects and upgrades.
* Set up regimens and protocols, including for clinical trials, on the system and follow SOPs through to sign-off and release for use.
* Set up drug libraries and information used to produce worksheets and labels on the system, including new drugs and those used in clinical trials.
* Action change requests to the live prescribing system under supervision of the Principal Pharmacist, Chemo e-prescribing and/or the System Manager.
* Train pharmacy staff and other users (nursing and administrative staff) in the use of the ChemoCare System.
* Deputise for the System Manager in their absence.
* Contribute to the pharmacy departmental services including bank holidays, evenings and weekends.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides benefits for its employees, including professional development and policies to support work–life balance.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis for 12 months due to external funding. The fixed term status will be reviewed in line with legal obligations and funding continuity.
Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must be agreed with your current line manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Diploma level IT related subject or equivalent, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience
* Extensive experience within a hospital pharmacy environment
* Experience of processing chemotherapy prescriptions
* Accredited checking status (or equivalent) or working towards
* Experience of using various IT packages (e.g., Microsoft Office, Pharmacy Dispensing System)
* Experience of working in a team and independently
* Experience of working within an aseptic unit
* Supervisory experience or willingness to undertake HR and management short courses
Skills and Knowledge
* Excellent organisational and motivational skills
* Ability to manage conflict, handle stress and complaints constructively
* High standards of accuracy and reliability
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to manage a complex workload and prioritise to meet deadlines
Personal Qualities / Aptitudes
* Problem solving, project delivery and conflict resolution
* Ability to prioritise tasks and delegate
* Analytical thinking and stakeholder engagement
* Ability to engage others in change processes
* Ability to develop project plans and adapt to changing environments
Note: UK Skilled Worker sponsorship eligibility information and concessions apply; see guidance on the NHS Jobs page and Trac system for application submission and tracking.
The Trust is committed to Equality Act 2010 obligations and encourages applications from all sections of the community. For assistance with applying, contact the Human Resources Department on the NHS Jobs page.
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