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Medicines Management Technician (Cancer Services)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust · Barnstaple, EX31 4JB

Salary: £32073.00 to £39043.00 p.a.
Location: Barnstaple, EX31 4JB

Medicines Management Technician (Cancer Services) role at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Barnstaple, EX31 4JB. Salary: £32073.00 to £39043.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.

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Job description

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More detail about the role

Are you a driven pharmacy technician looking for a new opportunity? This is an exciting time to join our expanding pharmacy technician team based on the day treatment unit in North Devon!

Key responsibilities include:

• To review SACT treatment plans on the electronic prescribing system to ensure availability, visibility to the cancer services pharmacy team, and accurate scheduling of treatment

• Review treatment plans, clinic letters and critical tests with a view to complete the fit-to-treat process in advance of planned appointments

• Evaluate patient blood test results prior to marking any patient as fit-to-treat for any SACT treatment in line with appropriate protocols

• Ensure prescribing of SACT is accurate and escalate any queries/ambiguous prescribing to the relevant teams as appropriate

• Use a team-based approach to the provision of pharmacy services to the day treatment unit and encourage strong working relationships between departments

• Deliver and lead daily handover on the day treatment unit, providing the team with relevant, up to date information

Applicants will need to hold the relevant NVQ Level 3 and BTEC qualifications and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. It is desirable that you hold a medicines optimisation accreditation and technician checking accreditation or are willing to work towards these.

If you are interested in learning more, please get in touch to arrange an informal conversation and to meet the team, we would love to hear from you.

Working Pattern: 18.75 hours per week, with occasional weekend and bank holiday working.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Victoria Wishart, Specialist Pharmacy Technician for Cancer Services, on 01271 325663 or [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.