Job Description

Chemopet was established as an LLP by Iain Grant and Josephine Jones in 2012 to provide both chemotherapy medications and support to vets caring for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. It is a friendly, dedicated team which prides itself on a high-quality service.

The role is based at the VMD licensed premises Chemopet, The Heath Business & Technical Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom, WA7 4QX

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Pharmacy Technician will contribute to Chemopet efforts to foster outstanding patient care, and exceptional experience and engagement for vets using our services. Primarily responsible for safe and accurate chemotherapy dispensing and packaging with some administrative tasks. You will have excellent communication skills, be care-driven, exceptionally organised, thorough and able to support a team environment. The hours for the job are 40/week, 5 days/week with no requirement to work weekends or bank holidays.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Excellence & Patient Care

Ensure best-practice, evidence-based cancer treatment is accessible to general practitioners. Identify service and policy development changes needed to ensure a continuing excellent service level.
2. Professional Training & Team Development

Lead by example and be instrumental in creating excellent working relationships both internally and externally. Identify personal training needs, proposing appropriate resources to address these training requirements.
3. Day-to day activities

Processing of digital prescriptions Creating invoices The efficient, safe and accurate dispensing of injectable and oral chemotherapy Checking and packing of orders for dispatch Cleaning equipment and maintaining a safe working environment Receiving stock into the pharmacy Maintaining the client data base Interacting with vets and nurses to resolve queries

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and excellence. We are committed to building a workforce that embraces the world we live in. We provide equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, ensuring fair and unbiased recruitment processes and encouraging an inclusive work environment. We expect the post holder, and every one of our people, to take personal responsibility for observing, upholding, promoting and applying the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy.

Health & Safety

Be aware of, and conversant with, the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and comply with the regulations set down to ensure safety to environment, staff and visitors. Understand the specific safety requirements when handling chemotherapy agents. Ensure all incidents and untoward occurrences are recorded according to Chemopet Policy Be aware of, and conversant with, the premises Fire Policy and be fully aware of the position of fire alarms, emergency equipment and exits.

Confidentiality and Disclosure of Information

During your work, you will come into possession of confidential information concerning patients, their families, Chemopet and its staff. This information should be treated confidentially and in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998) and European Regulations.

Data/Security

The post holder is responsible for ensuring they maintain the integrity and quality of both computerised and manual data.

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope of the duties and responsibilities. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/10/2025