Job Description

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified pharmacy technician to join our friendly and enthusiastic oncology pharmacy team working to provide an excellent oncology clinical service for our patients. As this is niche role , this will be a Band 4 to 5 progression role.


This is an ideal post for an enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated technician with excellent interpersonal skills.


The role will include;


Working alongside the screening team and triage incoming queries. Liaising with the treatment units and cross site pharmacy teams, to ensure smooth delivery of daily treatments for Oncology patients. Undertake the maintenance of critical excel spreadsheets. Performing final accuracy checking where accredited to do so. You will be fully supported and trained by experienced oncology staff.
You will also play a key role in the support and development of pharmacy assistants and trainee technicians.


As a Pharmacy team, we aim to provide the best possible service for all of our patients and hospital staff.

Main duties of the job

If you thrive on working in a busy and friendly environment, are keen to develop knowledge and skills and within Oncology pharmacy and are looking for the next step in your career development then this could be the post for you!


You will be someone who understands the importance of the Pharmacy Technician role within Pharmacy, who is passionate about; Pharmacy, Healthcare, providing patient centre care and upholding the GPhC professional standards.


Our core working hours are 08:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the voluntary bank holiday services.


You will be a professionally qualified Pharmacy Technician holding either the BTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Services; and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and be a qualified Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT).


Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Working for our organisation

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.


We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.


Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.


Looking for flexible working?


We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.


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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:


At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits Blue Light card eligibility * And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below