Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Services
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust · Reading, RG1 5AN
- Salary
- £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.
- Location
- Reading, RG1 5AN
Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Services role at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading, RG1 5AN. Salary: £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
The postholder will be responsible for delivering a specialist medicines management service across Cancer Services, supporting patients throughout their cancer treatment pathway.
Key responsibilities include undertaking comprehensive medicines reconciliation and drug history taking; reviewing available clinical and electronic records; identifying discrepancies, adherence concerns and medicines-related risks; and resolving issues within the scope of professional practice. Clinical concerns and complex medicines-related problems will be escalated to the appropriate pharmacist or prescriber.
The postholder will support patients receiving or commencing systemic anti-cancer therapy, including proactive medicines management before or around their first treatment cycle where appropriate. They will work closely with oncology and haematology pharmacists, medical and nursing teams to support safe treatment pathways, identify medicines supply issues and maintain accurate patient information.
The role will include supporting safe and timely discharge, appropriate medicines supply, patient and carer counselling, and communication with GPs, community pharmacies and other healthcare providers. The postholder will also collaborate with Cancer Pharmacy and Homecare teams to develop and implement suitable homecare pathways for patients receiving oral and subcutaneous SACT, ensuring accurate documentation and effective coordination of medicines information.
The postholder will develop and maintain competence in specialist cancer pharmacy systems, including ARIA, CMM and CPR, and complete the BOPA SACT Pharmacy Technician Passport. They will provide technical guidance and support to colleagues, contribute to staff training and development, and participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
The role requires independent workload management, effective multidisciplinary communication, professional accountability and adherence to GPhC standards, relevant medicines legislation, Trust policies, confidentiality, information governance, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and health and safety requirements. The postholder will maintain continuing professional development and participate in the wider Pharmacy Service rota, including late, weekend and Bank Holiday duties as required.
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role, duties, responsibilities and essential and desirable criteria.
Job description
The postholder will be responsible for delivering a specialist medicines management service across Cancer Services, supporting patients throughout their cancer treatment pathway.
Key responsibilities include undertaking comprehensive medicines reconciliation and drug history taking; reviewing available clinical and electronic records; identifying discrepancies, adherence concerns and medicines-related risks; and resolving issues within the scope of professional practice. Clinical concerns and complex medicines-related problems will be escalated to the appropriate pharmacist or prescriber.
The postholder will support patients receiving or commencing systemic anti-cancer therapy, including proactive medicines management before or around their first treatment cycle where appropriate. They will work closely with oncology and haematology pharmacists, medical and nursing teams to support safe treatment pathways, identify medicines supply issues and maintain accurate patient information.
The role will include supporting safe and timely discharge, appropriate medicines supply, patient and carer counselling, and communication with GPs, community pharmacies and other healthcare providers. The postholder will also collaborate with Cancer Pharmacy and Homecare teams to develop and implement suitable homecare pathways for patients receiving oral and subcutaneous SACT, ensuring accurate documentation and effective coordination of medicines information.
The postholder will develop and maintain competence in specialist cancer pharmacy systems, including ARIA, CMM and CPR, and complete the BOPA SACT Pharmacy Technician Passport. They will provide technical guidance and support to colleagues, contribute to staff training and development, and participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
The role requires independent workload management, effective multidisciplinary communication, professional accountability and adherence to GPhC standards, relevant medicines legislation, Trust policies, confidentiality, information governance, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and health and safety requirements. The postholder will maintain continuing professional development and participate in the wider Pharmacy Service rota, including late, weekend and Bank Holiday duties as required.
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role, duties, responsibilities and essential and desirable criteria.
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacy technician role in Reading
This is a pharmacy technician vacancy at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, based in Reading. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacy technician roles in Reading, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
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More roles at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has 4 open pharmacy vacancies tracked by PharmSee. Recent roles:
- Lead Pharmacy Technician – Digital, Medicines Safety and Governance — Reading, RG1 5AN · £49387.00 to £56515.00 p.a.
- Lead Technician – Education and Training (Pharmacy Aseptic Services) — Reading, RG1 5AN · £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.
- Rotational Clinical Pharmacist — Reading, RG1 5AN · £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Reading?
The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Reading varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
Does Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?
Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 4 open pharmacy vacancies from Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.
How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Reading?
PharmSee is currently tracking 21 active pharmacy vacancies in Reading across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Reading pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
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