Responsibilities
* Works closely with the Lead and Principal Technician's in helping manage and develop all operational aspects of technical services.
* Helps to ensure that services are provided in a safe, efficient and effective manner according to local, National and Regional QA requirements and the principles of good manufacturing practice.
* Contributes to monitoring and management of performance and quality for the technical services unit and services provided to the cancer speciality.
* Assists with managing the workload and coordinating the workflow for sterile (cytotoxic reconstitution and CIVAS) in the technical services unit to help maintain a safe and responsive service.
* Liaises with Chemotherapy day unit staff of all grades to support the workflow.
* Assists with generating reports on technical services unit performance (quality, safety and efficiency) according to local standards, including dispensing errors and other incidents.
* Assists with the departmental drug expenditure system for cancer services.
* Supervises and mentors some of the junior staff working in the Technical Services unit, which may include pharmacy assistants, pre‑reg pharmacists and Pre‑registration Trainee Pharmacy technicians (PTPTs), including induction and performance appraisal of relevant staff and day‑to‑day problem solving.
* Assists with the deployment of staff in the technical services unit, including contribution to weekly rosters and approval of annual leave and lieu time in the absence of the Principal Technician.
* Assists with managing performance and all other human resource issues for technicians and assistants working in technical services.
* Ensures that all technical services and rotational staff in the technical services unit receive appropriate induction, ongoing training and validation which includes GMP and procedures relating to dispensing and compounding of products and maintenance of the unit.
* Undertakes day‑to‑day training, supervision and assessment of pre‑reg technicians.
* Assists with training, supervision and assessment of pharmacists rotating through technical services.
Qualifications
We require an experienced, enthusiastic and self‑motivated Pharmacy Technician/Specialist Technician with excellent communication skills and experience working within a hospital pharmacy production unit.
Working Conditions
The role is a full‑time post in Pharmacy Technical Services and an integrated part of the multidisciplinary team. Flexible working arrangements are welcomed where possible. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.
Equality Statement
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates.
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Jun 2026.
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