Job Description

Full Time & Part Time available
Pharmacy department
Both sites at UHNM have a pharmacy cancer unit where systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and supportive medicines are dispensed to patients. The Cancer Centre at the Royal Stoke site consists of a 40 bedded in-patient ward and a dedicated four bedded Emergency Admissions Bay. There is also a 27 chaired out-patient area. The County Cancer Unit has an out-patient day unit consisting of 16 chairs and 4 beds.
Within the department we have an excellent relationship with other key professionals in order to maximise efficiency of the services provided.
At UHNM we provide cancer care to a local population of 700,000 and diagnose approximately 2,300 new cases of cancer each year. We provide outpatient, day care and inpatient services for all areas of cancer treatment.
The pharmacy directorate has modern, purpose-built pharmacy departments on both hospital sites and has close links with Keele University School of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy team is enthusiastic, forward thinking and vibrant.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician capable of working as part of a multidisciplinary department to work in our highly regarded Pharmacy cancer services team.
You will work alongside Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, MMAs, SATOs and a variety of outpatient and ward staff in providing the pharmacy services for a wide range of SACT and supportive medicines used to treat cancers.
Main duties of the job

• Providing dispensary-based activities in the cancer centre hub including; dispensing and accuracy checking of prescriptions and specialised items e.g. chemotherapy, clinical trials
• Working as an Accredited Checking Technician
• Dispensing and accuracy checking clinical trials in accordance with the dispensing protocol under the direction of the Clinical Trials Technician/Pharmacist
• Providing comprehensive, professional and high-quality support in the provision of pharmaceutical services to wards and departments, particularly the oncology/haematology ward and emergency admissions unit
• Working with the appropriate pharmacist and liaising with the ward for bed availability, supporting ordering of inpatient chemotherapy
• Participating in medicines management and safety/quality initiatives within the Directorate

You will need excellent organisational, communication and computer skills with a high degree of attention to detail, ability to work alone and act on own initiative.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
02 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
205-7610072
Job locations
UHNM
Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be supported in your training and further development by the experienced Pharmacy Cancer team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the delivery of treatments for cancers.
Minimum qualifications include; Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council and a National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification.
Although primarily based at the Royal Stoke you will work across all sites of the hospital as required by the demands of the service. Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be supported in your training and further development by the experienced Pharmacy Cancer team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the delivery of treatments for cancers.
Minimum qualifications include; Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council and a National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification.
Although primarily based at the Royal Stoke you will work across all sites of the hospital as required by the demands of the service.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services OR National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus Accredited underpinning knowledge
• National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential

• Minimum 2-year post qualification experience
• Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development
• Have up to date knowledge of specialist areas - ward based services; dispensary; aseptic; distribution and / or procurement
• Patient counselling skills - pleasant professional manner; knowledge of use of medicines and advising patients; assessing patient's pharmaceutical care needs.
• Computer literate with good general keyboard skills for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering and receiving stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.

Desirable

• Previous experience of automation/digitalisation
• Previous experience of working in oncology/haematology
• Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a clinical area
• Staff Management

Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services OR National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus Accredited underpinning knowledge
• National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential

• Minimum 2-year post qualification experience
• Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development
• Have up to date knowledge of specialist areas - ward based services; dispensary; aseptic; distribution and / or procurement
• Patient counselling skills - pleasant professional manner; knowledge of use of medicines and advising patients; assessing patient's pharmaceutical care needs.
• Computer literate with good general keyboard skills for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering and receiving stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.

Desirable

• Previous experience of automation/digitalisation
• Previous experience of working in oncology/haematology
• Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a clinical area
• Staff Management

Skills Required