Pharmacy Technician (MMT) – Cancer and Aseptics
Closing date: 01 June 2026
Department: Pharmacy
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available)
Responsibilities
* Participate in pharmaceutical service to the Cancer Centre Day unit and Cancer Ward.
* Assist clinical pharmacists with day‑to‑day medicines management service.
* Act as operational link between pharmacy teams, chemotherapy day unit, out‑patient services and cancer ward.
* Communicate with clinical pharmacists, aseptic staff and multidisciplinary team to facilitate seamless care.
* Provide ward and day‑unit based pharmacy services.
* Engage in quality improvement, audit work, medicines optimisation and safety initiatives.
* Support cancer pharmacists and wider cancer team with medicines‑related issues.
* Participate in departmental meetings and support effective communication within the department.
* Contribute to weekend and bank‑holiday rota coverage.
Qualifications & Knowledge
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with evidence of CPD in line with GPhC requirements.
* BTEC + NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
* Accredited Checking Technician or willingness to achieve status within 12 months of start date.
* Knowledge of medicines management, relevant legislation and policies.
* Evidence of providing patient‑care advice on drug dosage and use.
Experience
* Competent pharmacy practice post‑qualification documented in a CPD portfolio.
* Medication counselling of patients.
* Experience in hospital pharmacy or community health services.
* Experience supporting staff training.
* Experience in audit participation.
* Experience in developing or formulating SOPs/guidelines.
* Experience using eCare or other health‑information systems.
* Experience with report writing.
Skills
* Medication counselling.
* Planning, organising and prioritising demands.
* Accurate dispensing.
* Report writing.
* Developing guidelines or SOPs.
Personal and People Development
* Accurate and organised.
* Reliable and trustworthy.
* Self‑motivated and adaptable.
* Team‑oriented and able to work independently.
* Good interpersonal and empathetic skills.
Communication
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
Specific Requirements
* Ability to perform duties with reasonable aids and adaptations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Contact: tejal.gorasia@mkuh.nhs.uk, +44 1908 995741
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