NhsJobs Swindon

The post holder will support the day-to-day delivery of medicines optimisation services within Cancer Services and contribute to service improvement, governance, training and quality initiatives. You will also assist with the supervision and development of pharmacy technicians, support staff and trainees, helping to maintain high professional and clinical standards across the service.

Participation in dispensary services, maintenance of Accredited Checking Technician competencies (where applicable), and involvement in weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas will be required in line with departmental needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering medicines optimisation services to oncology and haematology patients.

• Undertaking medicines reconciliation, medication history taking and assessment of patients' own medicines.

• Providing patient counselling and medicines education, including support for patients receiving oral SACT following competency assessment.

• Supporting timely discharge planning and continuity of medicines supply.

• Contributing to audit, governance, quality improvement and service development activities.

• Supporting the supervision, training and development of pharmacy technicians, support staff and trainees.

• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient care.

• Participating in dispensary, weekend, evening and bank holiday services as required.

Why Join Us?

This fixed-term maternity cover role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to develop specialist knowledge and skills within Cancer Services, gain valuable oncology and haematology experience, and work within a supportive and innovative pharmacy team dedicated to improving outcomes for patients.

Please refer to the complete Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

Job description

The post holder will support the day-to-day delivery of medicines optimisation services within Cancer Services and contribute to service improvement, governance, training and quality initiatives. You will also assist with the supervision and development of pharmacy technicians, support staff and trainees, helping to maintain high professional and clinical standards across the service.

Participation in dispensary services, maintenance of Accredited Checking Technician competencies (where applicable), and involvement in weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas will be required in line with departmental needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering medicines optimisation services to oncology and haematology patients.

• Undertaking medicines reconciliation, medication history taking and assessment of patients' own medicines.

• Providing patient counselling and medicines education, including support for patients receiving oral SACT following competency assessment.

• Supporting timely discharge planning and continuity of medicines supply.

• Contributing to audit, governance, quality improvement and service development activities.

• Supporting the supervision, training and development of pharmacy technicians, support staff and trainees.

• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient care.

• Participating in dispensary, weekend, evening and bank holiday services as required.

Why Join Us?

This fixed-term maternity cover role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to develop specialist knowledge and skills within Cancer Services, gain valuable oncology and haematology experience, and work within a supportive and innovative pharmacy team dedicated to improving outcomes for patients.

Please refer to the complete Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Swindon?

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

Does Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 4 open pharmacy vacancies from Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Swindon?

PharmSee is currently tracking 6 active pharmacy vacancies in Swindon across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Swindon pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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