At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our pharmacy team to manage medicines for cancer patients and improve their treatment experience.
- Company: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, a leading healthcare provider in Devon.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, staff discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports your growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in cancer care while advancing your pharmacy career.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 and BTEC qualifications required; registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council essential.
The predicted salary is between 32073 - 39043 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy technician to join our innovative team, providing a medicines management service to the day treatment unit at NDDH. This vacancy is suitable for individuals with a special interest in cancer services who are looking to further their career and make a positive difference to patient outcomes.
The successful applicant will join the cancer services pharmacy team which provides the pharmaceutical service to outpatients receiving treatment on the Seamoor Unit. This will include working alongside pharmacists, doctors, nurses and non-medical prescribers to participate in the management and smooth delivery of SACT as well as other day treatments.
Key responsibilities include:
- To review SACT treatment plans on the electronic prescribing system to ensure availability, visibility to the cancer services pharmacy team, and accurate scheduling of treatment.
- Review treatment plans, clinic letters and critical tests with a view to complete the fit-to-treat process in advance of planned appointments.
- Evaluate patient blood test results prior to marking any patient as fit-to-treat for any SACT treatment in line with appropriate protocols.
- Ensure prescribing of SACT is accurate and escalate any queries/ambiguous prescribing to the relevant teams as appropriate.
- Use a team-based approach to the provision of pharmacy services to the day treatment unit and encourage strong working relationships between departments.
- Deliver and lead daily handover on the day treatment unit, providing the team with relevant, up to date information.
Applicants will need to hold the relevant NVQ Level 3 and BTEC qualifications and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. It is desirable that you hold a medicines optimisation accreditation and technician checking accreditation or are willing to work towards these.
Working Pattern: 18.75 hours per week, with occasional weekend and bank holiday working.
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
Salary Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum per rata.
Medicines Management Technician - Cancer Services (Internal Only) in Barnstaple employer: Royal Devon
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a commitment to diversity and a culture that fosters belonging, staff enjoy generous benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, access to comprehensive occupational health services, and opportunities for further education and training. Located in the beautiful regions of Exeter and Barnstaple, employees can benefit from a healthy work-life balance while contributing to world-class healthcare services for the local community.
