Role: Senior Pharmacy Technician - MMT & E-Prescribing
Location: HCA Head Offices, 2 Cavendish Square, Central London
Hybrid/Remote: Hybrid
Full time: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 0900-1730
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our expanding corporate SACT Protocols team. This newly created role reflects the continued growth of our service and our commitment to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred cancer care across HCA UK.
As a key member of the HCA‑UK Protocol Management Team and the Cancer Service Line, you will deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care that consistently meets the needs of all service users. You will contribute to the safe and effective use of electronic prescribing systems, ensuring compliance with clinical governance standards and proactively identifying and mitigating risks to patient safety. You will have oversight of all aspects of the core operations, which include e‑prescribing, medicines management, horizon scanning and clinical audit.
The successful postholder will be responsible for building and validating SACT protocols and will be involved in continuous service and professional development, audit and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs). You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Project(s) (QIPs).
You will be integral in providing training and education to specialist healthcare professionals such as pharmacy, nursing and medical staff in the safe use of e‑prescribing system(s).
What you'll bring
* BTEC / NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science / Pharmacy Service Skills/PTTP (or equivalent) and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in an oncology and/or haematology setting as a registered pharmacy technician (essential)
* Proven experience in electronic prescribing systems, including system navigation, data integrity, and workflow optimisation (desirable)
* Experience delivering training and supervising junior colleagues.
* Strong communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.
* Committed to patient safety, service improvement, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Pharmacy Technician within Medicine Management and E‑Prescribing you’ll be eligible for:
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
* Group Life Assurance from day one
* Critical illness cover
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK’s core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environment for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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