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• Carry out prescription verification for Systemic Anti-cancer Therapies (SACT) in line with BOPA standards, including reviewing blood results and liaising with prescribers to resolve discrepancies.

• Ensure safe and timely delivery of systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) by checking treatment appropriateness, clinical parameters, and protocol compliance.

• Provide specialist counselling to patients and carers on SACT and supportive medicines, adapting communication for emotional, cognitive, or language barriers.

• Contribute to medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, and continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient and dayunit settings.

• Act as a specialist technical resource for cancer pharmacy, using advanced IT and electronic prescribing systems (e.g., ChemoCare,)

Service Delivery & Improvement

• Implement and review policies, SOPs, and procedures in cancer pharmacy to ensure compliance with governance, national standards (including BOPA), and local protocols.

• Lead on technical aspects of cancer pharmacy workflow, coordinating prescription verification processes and responding to urgent clinical or stock issues.

• Participate in audits, research activities, and quality improvement projects that shape service development and enhance patient safety.

People Management and development

• Provide daytoday supervision and leadership for pharmacy staff.

• Deliver specialist training and competency assessments in SACT verification, safe handling of cancer medicines, and use of eprescribing systems.

• Contribute to appraisals, performance reviews, and workforce development, supporting colleagues to achieve and maintain professional standards.

Communication

• Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively with patients, carers, pharmacists, prescribers, and nursing teams.

• Use tact, empathy, and persuasive skills when discussing prescription changes, safety concerns, or treatment delays.

• Document clinical and verification information accurately, escalating concerns in line with governance requirements.

Full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job description

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria

Job description

Clinical

• Carry out prescription verification for Systemic Anti-cancer Therapies (SACT) in line with BOPA standards, including reviewing blood results and liaising with prescribers to resolve discrepancies.

• Ensure safe and timely delivery of systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) by checking treatment appropriateness, clinical parameters, and protocol compliance.

• Provide specialist counselling to patients and carers on SACT and supportive medicines, adapting communication for emotional, cognitive, or language barriers.

• Contribute to medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, and continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient and dayunit settings.

• Act as a specialist technical resource for cancer pharmacy, using advanced IT and electronic prescribing systems (e.g., ChemoCare,)

Service Delivery & Improvement

• Implement and review policies, SOPs, and procedures in cancer pharmacy to ensure compliance with governance, national standards (including BOPA), and local protocols.

• Lead on technical aspects of cancer pharmacy workflow, coordinating prescription verification processes and responding to urgent clinical or stock issues.

• Participate in audits, research activities, and quality improvement projects that shape service development and enhance patient safety.

People Management and development

• Provide daytoday supervision and leadership for pharmacy staff.

• Deliver specialist training and competency assessments in SACT verification, safe handling of cancer medicines, and use of eprescribing systems.

• Contribute to appraisals, performance reviews, and workforce development, supporting colleagues to achieve and maintain professional standards.

Communication

• Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively with patients, carers, pharmacists, prescribers, and nursing teams.

• Use tact, empathy, and persuasive skills when discussing prescription changes, safety concerns, or treatment delays.

• Document clinical and verification information accurately, escalating concerns in line with governance requirements.

Full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job description

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Brighton?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) is £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Brighton varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 12 open pharmacy vacancies from University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) across the UK. Browse all University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Brighton?

PharmSee is currently tracking 11 active pharmacy vacancies in Brighton across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Brighton pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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