Rotational Oncology Pharmacy Technician
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. You will work closely with nursing and medical staff and with patients, supported by a team of oncology pharmacy staff to deliver pharmaceutical services to day‑case units and wards.
Applicants with a retail pharmacy background are welcome. The department offers excellent education and training support.
“Great department to work in – everyone is very friendly, helpful and supportive”
“Friendly, forward‑thinking department; good emphasis on education and training”
“Friendly, supportive team members. Development opportunities and courses are provided”
You will be expected to work on bank holidays and late duty. In addition, you will receive a High‑Cost Area Supplement of 15 % of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro‑rata.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
* Participate in the dispensing of prescriptions for in‑patients and out‑patients and in associated pharmaceutical duties, including clinical trials, and carry out final checks in accordance with the department’s accreditation scheme (once accredited by the Trust‑approved external scheme).
* Participate in all other dispensary activities as designated by the Pharmacy Technician team manager, patient services or their deputy.
* Participate in the topping‑up service supplying stocks of medicinal products to wards and departments and participate in the non‑stock top‑up service to one‑stop wards.
* Assist with purchasing as required according to departmental procedures and as per the departmental rota.
* Counsel and provide information to patients/carers collecting their medication from the dispensary, according to procedures; provide information about prescription payment, exemption, and further supplies.
The Trust operates the following hospitals:
* The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
* New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
* Hertford County, Hertford
* Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient‑led Trust where dedicated staff provide high‑quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work‑life balance for our employees. Any employee is entitled to seek flexible working patterns, and we are committed to listening and considering all requests formally, balancing service needs with individual circumstances.
For further details or to arrange informal visits, contact: Name: Madhavi Govindaraj, Senior Specialist Oncology Pharmacy Technician, Email: madhavi.govindaraj@nhs.net, Telephone: 020 2382 6249
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