Job summary Band 5 Pharmacy Technician -Enhanced Role Cancer Services Full Time & Part Time 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. Within the department we have an excellent relationship with other key professionals in order to maximise 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 provide inpatient, day care and outpatient services for all areas of cancer treatment. The pharmacy directorate has modern, purpose-built pharmacy departments on both hospital sites and has close links with Keele University School of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy team is enthusiastic, forward thinking and vibrant. You will work alongside Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, MMAs, SATOs and a variety of ward staff in providing the pharmacy services for a wide range of SACT and supportive medicines used to treat cancers. rs site working may be necessary as per the requirements of the department Main duties of the job Providing dispensary-based activities in the cancer centre hub including the accurate dispensing of prescriptions and specialised items e.g. chemotherapy, clinical trials materials. Working as an Accredited Checking Technician 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, ordering all inpatient chemotherapy Participating in any medicines management and safety/quality initiatives within the Directorate Dispensing and checking clinical trials in accordance with the dispensing protocol under the direction of the Clinical Trials Technician/Pharmacist You will need excellent organisational, communication and computer skills with a high degree of attention to detail and an ability to work alone and act on own initiative. You will be supported in your training and further development by the experienced Pharmacy Cancer team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the delivery of treatments for cancers. Minimum qualifications include; Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council and a National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification. About us University 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. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage 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. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust 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. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 205-6915543 Job locations Royal Stoke University Hospital Newcastle Road STOKE ON TRENT ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician capable of working as part of a multidisciplinary department to work in our highly regarded Pharmacy cancer services team. Although primarily based at the Royal Stoke you will work across all sites of the hospital as required by the demands of the service 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 Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician capable of working as part of a multidisciplinary department to work in our highly regarded Pharmacy cancer services team. Although primarily based at the Royal Stoke you will work across all sites of the hospital as required by the demands of the service 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 Person Specification Essential Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services OR National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus Accredited underpinning knowledge National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential Minimum 2 year post qualification experience Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development Have up to date knowledge of specialist areas for ward based services; dispensary; aseptic; distribution and / or procurement Patient counselling skills - pleasant professional manner; knowledge of use of medicines and advising patients; assessing patient's pharmaceutical care needs. Computer literate with good general keyboard skills for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering and receiving stock and rectifying stock discrepancies. Literate and numerate. Previous experience of medicines management and patient's own drug schemes or medicines management services to nursing / residential homes. Desirable Previous experience of automation/digitalisation Previous experience of working in oncology/haematology Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a clinical area Staff Management Person Specification Essential Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services OR National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus Accredited underpinning knowledge National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential Minimum 2 year post qualification experience Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development Have up to date knowledge of specialist areas for ward based services; dispensary; aseptic; distribution and / or procurement Patient counselling skills - pleasant professional manner; knowledge of use of medicines and advising patients; assessing patient's pharmaceutical care needs. Computer literate with good general keyboard skills for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering and receiving stock and rectifying stock discrepancies. Literate and numerate. Previous experience of medicines management and patient's own drug schemes or medicines management services to nursing / residential homes. Desirable Previous experience of automation/digitalisation Previous experience of working in oncology/haematology Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a clinical area Staff Management Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke University Hospital Newcastle Road STOKE ON TRENT ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)