Cancer Services Pharmacy Technician- Band 5
Location
Bath, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/24/2025
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Description
Job Overview
Following a review of our pharmacy service for cancer patients we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, forward thinking pharmacy technician to join our cancer services team. We are a busy and friendly team of pharmacy staff who are fully integrated into the oncology and haematology multidisciplinary team. You will support patients to take their medication safely and effectively during their cancer treatment. You will be fully supported by a team of experienced cancer services pharmacists.
What are we looking for?
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
Documents to download
Name Vicki Portingale Job title Pharmacy Clinical Lead - Cancer Services Email address [email protected] Telephone number 01225 821726
Following a review of our pharmacy service for cancer patients we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, forward thinking pharmacy technician to join our cancer services team. We are a busy and friendly team of pharmacy staff who are fully integrated into the oncology and haematology multidisciplinary team. You will support patients to take their medication safely and effectively during their cancer treatment. You will be fully supported by a team of experienced cancer services pharmacists.
What are we looking for?
- A qualified accredited checking and medicines optimisation technician who wants to make a difference to patient care.
- An individual with a keen interest in oncology and haematology.
- An excellent team worker with experience of multidisciplinary working.
- An effective communicator, particularly with patients and carers but also with all members of the oncology and haematology team.
- You will work as part of a very supportive and friendly team, both within the pharmacy and the wider oncology and haematology service.
- You will have opportunities for training and development and will also have opportunities to deliver training to other members of the team.
- The Dyson Cancer centre opened in April 2024. We have an oncology/haematology pharmacy hub within the centre, providing a supportive environment for patients and their families.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification (ACPT)
- Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician qualification.
- Experience of line management of pharmacy assistants
Essential criteria
- Recent experience working in hospital pharmacy
- Clinical ward based pharmacy and medicines management experience
- Previous oncology &/or haematology pharmacy experience
- Supervisory experience
- Experience of outpatient counselling
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
Documents to download
- JD & PS Cancer Services Pharmacy technician (PDF, 515.2KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Name Vicki Portingale Job title Pharmacy Clinical Lead - Cancer Services Email address [email protected] Telephone number 01225 821726
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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