Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity within our highly specialist Pharmacy Technical Services facility for the right candidate to have a direct input to providing cancer treatments for the patients of Cornwall. This post holder will train to undertake manufacturing and compounding of sterile chemotherapy and nutrition products.
You will assist and supervise the preparation of injectable medicines of both a hazardous and non-hazardous nature and other medicine assembly activities.
Following the successful completion of in house training you will support and supervise the training and daily activities of a small team of pharmacy assistants, senior pharmacy assistants and student technicians in conjunction with the senior pharmacy technicians.
Applicants must hold an NVQ 2 in Pharmacy or hold GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at Grade 9 to 4 and have the ability and commitment to complete the Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship which will be offered as part of the post. Furthermore, the applicant will be expected to complete the Pharmacy Workforce Development South Pre and in Process Checking qualification.
Main duties of the job
Pharmacy Technical Services is responsible for providing all intravenous chemotherapy and radiotherapy for the cancer patients of Cornwall. The unit is also involved in producing novel clinical trials products.
You will assist and supervise the preparation of injectable medicines of both a hazardous and non-hazardous nature and other medicine assembly activities.
Previous experience of working in a technical services facility and demonstration of competence in multiple areas of a pharmacy technical services unit is essential. These areas may include:
Chemotherapy, aseptic and CIVAS production (Section 10 Activity)
Radio pharmacy support and dispensing activities (licensed activity)
Non-sterile manufacturing (licensed activity)
Support duties pertaining to Section 10 activities
Bank Holiday working on rotation is required as is occasional weekend working. The successful applicant will also be required to be part of the technician on call pool for weekends i.e. Saturday and Sunday 08:00 to 18:00.
For further information please contact Lesley Richards, Chief Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technical Services 01872 258394
This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately 580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
09 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 30,162 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-7604149
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Penventinnie Lane
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Have ability to register for the the Science and Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship award
• GCSE Grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Ability to achieve the PWDS Pre and in-process Checking accreditation

Desirable

• Hold a nationally recognised Pre and In Process Qualification
• NVQ2 in pharmacy or equivalent

Practical and intellectual skills
Essential

• Is computer literate with ability to use common PC based office software
• Able to communicate sometimes complex and sensitive information effectively, both verbally and in-writing, with a range of people with different levels of understanding
• Capable of using isolator technology to prepare complex sterile injections of a hazardous nature
• Good Training skills
• Good supervisory skills
• Ability to manage own time effectively to meet deadlines
• High level of self-motivation and using initiative to solve problems
• Confidence in dealing with others

Desirable

• Experience of working in team based environments
• Working knowledge of quality systems programmes i.e. QPulse.
• Ability to motivate others

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Have ability to register for the the Science and Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship award
• GCSE Grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Ability to achieve the PWDS Pre and in-process Checking accreditation

Desirable

• Hold a nationally recognised Pre and In Process Qualification
• NVQ2 in pharmacy or equivalent

Practical and intellectual skills
Essential

• Is computer literate with ability to use common PC based office software
• Able to communicate sometimes complex and sensitive information effectively, both verbally and in-writing, with a range of people with different levels of understanding
• Capable of using isolator technology to prepare complex sterile injections of a hazardous nature
• Good Training skills
• Good supervisory skills
• Ability to manage own time effectively to meet deadlines
• High level of self-motivation and using initiative to solve problems
• Confidence in dealing with others

Desirable

• Experience of working in team based environments
• Working knowledge of quality systems programmes i.e. QPulse.
• Ability to motivate others

Skills Required