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• Work closely with the Cancer Services team to ensure preparation of chemotherapy is in a sterile aseptic environment and complies with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

• Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician and Accountable Pharmacist in planning and prioritising workload

• Deputise for the Cancer Services Lead Pharmacy Technician as required.

• Support the receipt, preparation and aseptic dispensing of cancer medicines

• Perform and check calculations relating to chemotherapy doses and drug volumes as part of pre-production and in-process checking procedures.

• Participate in quality control monitoring activities, including broth validation and environmental monitoring, to maintain a safe and clean working environment.

• Undertake validation activities and complete associated processes in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Ensure the safe, secure and legal handling, storage and supply of medicines.

• Support compliance with QAAP standards and assist with audit and quality assurance activities.

• Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is completed, stored and filed appropriately.

• Provide medicines-related information and advice to healthcare professionals within own level of competence.

• Act as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT), undertaking final accuracy checks of prescriptions, including outsourced chemotherapy prescriptions that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist, in line with departmental SOPs.

• Exercise professional judgement and refer any queries appropriately in line with personal competences

• Manage stock control activities, including regular expiry date checking, removal of expired stock and identification of stock approaching expiry.

• Ensure pharmaceutical waste is disposed of safely and in accordance with local and national waste management regulations.

• Take responsibility for the receipt, dispensing, issue and safe storage of medicines, including clinical trial medications, oral anti-cancer therapies and controlled drugs.

Job description

• Work closely with the Cancer Services team to ensure preparation of chemotherapy is in a sterile aseptic environment and complies with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

• Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician and Accountable Pharmacist in planning and prioritising workload

• Deputise for the Cancer Services Lead Pharmacy Technician as required.

• Support the receipt, preparation and aseptic dispensing of cancer medicines

• Perform and check calculations relating to chemotherapy doses and drug volumes as part of pre-production and in-process checking procedures.

• Participate in quality control monitoring activities, including broth validation and environmental monitoring, to maintain a safe and clean working environment.

• Undertake validation activities and complete associated processes in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Ensure the safe, secure and legal handling, storage and supply of medicines.

• Support compliance with QAAP standards and assist with audit and quality assurance activities.

• Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is completed, stored and filed appropriately.

• Provide medicines-related information and advice to healthcare professionals within own level of competence.

• Act as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT), undertaking final accuracy checks of prescriptions, including outsourced chemotherapy prescriptions that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist, in line with departmental SOPs.

• Exercise professional judgement and refer any queries appropriately in line with personal competences

• Manage stock control activities, including regular expiry date checking, removal of expired stock and identification of stock approaching expiry.

• Ensure pharmaceutical waste is disposed of safely and in accordance with local and national waste management regulations.

• Take responsibility for the receipt, dispensing, issue and safe storage of medicines, including clinical trial medications, oral anti-cancer therapies and controlled drugs.

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

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is £32073.00 to £39043.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Darlington varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Darlington?

PharmSee is currently tracking 5 active pharmacy vacancies in Darlington across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Darlington pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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