Pharmacy Technician (MMT) – Cancer and Aseptics
Closing date: 31 March 2026
Pharmacy Department
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
2 x 37.5 hour posts available – all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
It is an exciting time to join the pharmacy team at MKUH as we are continually growing in size and influence. We have recently undergone a major departmental refurbishment, with the opening of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in our Cancer Centre.
An exciting career development opportunity has arisen for a skilled MMT, with an interest in cancer care, to join our busy, forward‑looking and innovative pharmacy service. You will support and expand pharmaceutical care for our cancer patients, working alongside Clinical Pharmacists for Cancer Services to manage medicines needs of Oncology and Haematology patients. In addition to ward and day‑unit services you will gain experience in quality improvement, audit, medicines optimisation and safety initiatives.
Main duties of the job
98.3% of this staff group feel that their role makes a difference to patients/service users (NHS Survey, 2024).
* Participate in a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to the Cancer Centre Day unit and the Cancer Ward.
* Assist clinical pharmacists with the day‑to‑day running of the medicines management service to the Cancer Centre Day unit and the Ward.
* Act as an operational link between the pharmacy teams and the chemotherapy day unit, out‑patient and the cancer ward.
* Communicate with clinical pharmacists, pharmacy aseptic staff and the multidisciplinary team to facilitate seamless care for patients.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Tejal Gorasia (Pharmacist Manager – Cancer & Clinical Trials) – tejal.gorasia@mkuh.nhs.uk 01908 995741
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium‑sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
Job responsibilities
* Ensure that appropriate levels of service are provided in the areas you are responsible for, in accordance with statutory requirements and professional standards.
* Work in the Cancer Centre as the primary contact person between the Chemotherapy Day Unit, Aseptics and the Main Pharmacy Dispensary.
* Contribute to the provision of comprehensive Pharmacy service to the Trust, ensuring compliance with current directives, legislation, audits and Health and Safety.
* Ensure appropriate levels of service are provided in accordance with statutory requirements and the General Pharmaceutical Council. Respect confidentiality of information relating to patients and management and ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act.
* Act as a role model for the rest of the technical and support staff by promoting a high standard of work.
* Liaise on pharmaceutical aspects of oncology clinical trials with the lead pharmacist for clinical trials and ensure the safe and appropriate handling of medicines.
* Participate in relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
* Participate in the departmental rota and weekend and Bank Holiday services.
Please refer to the attached job description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
* Registered Pharmacy Technician supported by evidence of CPD in line with GPhC requirements.
* BTEC + NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
* Accredited Checking Technician, or willing to work towards accredited checking technician status (successful candidate must achieve this accreditation within 12 months of start date).
* Knowledge of medicines management, including relevant legislation and policies, acquired through basic qualification plus specialist training or experience as a medicine management technician.
* Evidence of providing advice in relation to patient care, including on common drug dosage and use. Able to communicate issues or changes to medication regimes or prescribing. Work in partnership with pharmacy staff and staff from other departments.
Experience
* CPD portfolio demonstrating competent pharmacy practice post‑qualification and showing evidence of competence in medication counselling of patients.
* Experience of Hospital Pharmacy or Community Health Services.
* Experience of supporting with training of staff.
* Experience of participation in audit.
* Experience in development or formulation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/guidelines.
* Experience of using eCare or other systems.
* Experience of report writing.
Skills
* Medication counselling skills.
* Ability to plan, organise and adjust as necessary to ongoing multi‑disciplinary initiatives.
* Ability to appropriately prioritise competing demands.
* Demonstrated dispensing accuracy.
* Report writing skills.
* Skills to develop guidelines or SOPs.
Personal and people development
* Accurate and organised.
* Reliable and trustworthy.
* Able to thrive on development/change.
* Self‑motivated and organised.
* Able to work in a multidisciplinary team.
* Able to work independently to meet agreed objectives.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Empathetic skills.
Communication
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
Specific requirements
* Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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