Pharmacy Technician–Enhanced Role Cancer Services

Within the department, we have an excellent relationship with other key professionals to maximize the efficiency of the services provided.At UHNM, we provide cancer care to a local population of 700,000 and diagnose approximately 2,300 new cases of cancer each year. We offer outpatient, day care, and inpatient services for all areas of cancer treatment.The pharmacy directorate has modern, purpose-built pharmacy departments on both hospital sites and maintains close links with Keele University School of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy team is enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and vibrant.We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician capable of working as part of a multidisciplinary department within our highly regarded Pharmacy cancer services team.You will work alongside Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, MMAs, SATOs, and a variety of outpatient and ward staff to provide pharmacy services for a wide range of SACT and supportive medicines used to treat cancers.Providing dispensary-based activities in the cancer centre hub, including dispensing and accuracy checking of prescriptions and specialized items such as chemotherapy and clinical trials.Working as an Accredited Checking Technician.Dispensing and accuracy checking clinical trials in accordance with the dispensing protocol under the direction of the Clinical Trials Technician or Pharmacist.Providing comprehensive, professional, and high-quality support in pharmaceutical services to wards and departments, particularly the oncology/haematology ward and emergency admissions unit.Collaborating with the pharmacist and liaising with the ward for bed availability, supporting the ordering of inpatient chemotherapy.Participating in medicines management and safety/quality initiatives within the Directorate.You will need excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills, with a high degree of attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and to act on your own initiative.Although primarily based at Royal Stoke, you will work across all hospital sites as required by service demands.Important information about your application

All correspondence will be sent via the email address you applied from. Please check your emails regularly.References: Provide email addresses for all referees from the last three years of employment.We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith, or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit.Flexible working options will be considered in line with Trust policies.New recruits may need to pay for their DBS check and admin fee prior to starting if required.We work with ''trac.jobs'' for our recruitment process. For queries, please read our privacy notice.UHNM has been awarded the Gold Award for supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.Communication regarding your application will be via email. We cannot guarantee the security of non-encrypted emails.If you need assistance with your application, contact the recruitment department at 01782 675533.Applicants with overseas qualifications must provide official government translations via ECCTIS.If you are on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining at the start date, except for Skilled Worker Visas.We support the responsible use of AI in supporting applications but reserve the right to reject applications where AI is misused.Minimum qualifications include registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council and a National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification.University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country, serving around three million people across two sites: Royal Stoke and County Hospital. We are proud of our facilities, teaching, and research, and are the regional center for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.We value all employees and offer a wide range of development opportunities. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.Investing in our staff directly impacts the quality of care we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the community we ..... full job details .....