Pharmacy Technician–Enhanced Role Cancer Services

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Pharmacy Technician–Enhanced Role Cancer Services

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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust .

OverviewPharmacy department – Both sites at UHNM have a pharmacy cancer unit where systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and supportive medicines are dispensed to patients. The Cancer Centre at the Royal Stoke site consists of a 40 bedded in-patient ward and a dedicated four bedded Emergency Admissions Bay. There is also a 27 chaired out-patient area. The County Cancer Unit has an out-patient day unit consisting of 16 chairs and 4 beds.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician capable of working as part of a multidisciplinary department to join our highly regarded Pharmacy cancer services team. You will work alongside Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, MMAs, SATOs and a variety of outpatient and ward staff in providing the pharmacy services for a wide range of SACT and supportive medicines used to treat cancers.

Responsibilities

Providing dispensary-based activities in the cancer centre hub including dispensing and accuracy checking of prescriptions and specialised items, e.g. 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/Pharmacist

Providing comprehensive, professional and high-quality support in the provision of pharmaceutical services to wards and departments, particularly the oncology/haematology ward and emergency admissions unit

Working with the appropriate pharmacist and liaising with the ward for bed availability, supporting ordering of inpatient chemotherapy

Participating in medicines management and safety/quality initiatives within the Directorate

QualificationsYou will need excellent organisational, communication and computer skills with a high degree of attention to detail, and the ability to work alone and act on your own initiative.

About UHNMUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

Diversity and inclusionUHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. We ask all of our employees to commit to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At UHNM we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

How to apply / informal visitsFor further details or informal visits contact: Name: Marie CarterJob title: Lead Pharmacy Technician Cancer ServicesEmail: marie.carter@uhnm.nhs.ukTelephone: 01782 672640

Please refer to the JD/PD for full details on this post. To arrange an informal visit or more information about the post, please contact the hiring manager - Marie Carter.

Seniority levelEntry level

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionHealth Care Provider

IndustriesHospitals and Health ..... full job details .....