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Foundation Level Pharmacy Tech Cancer and Technical Services
| Posting date: | 28 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,944 - £34,937 per annum incl. HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 April 2025 |
| Location: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7085413/289-CSS-1789 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
An excellent developmental opportunity has arisen for hospital technician to apply for this post. The post-holder will undertake a programme of develop and growth in the role in order to gain the skills, knowledge and ability to work as Senior Pharmacy Technician - Cancer and Technical Services Band 5.
We require an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication skills to join our motivated forward thinking Technical Services department, which actively encourages training. You will work in an exceptionally friendly department delivering a customer focused service.
This is an ideal opportunity for a technician who is keen to build on their aseptic experience, as well as their management skills to help develop a patient focused Technical Service to meet the changing needs of the organisation and to help support the planned expansion of Cancer and Chemotherapy services within the Trust.
If you are interested in a full time post in Pharmacy Technical Services and being an integrated part of the multidisciplinary team, then this is the job for you.
To progress from Band 4 to 5 the candidate must successfully complete all duties as listed in the progression criteria. All training and support will be given to enable the successful candidate to progress from band 4 to Band 5.
Expected time frame for Band 4 to 5 progression:
• Minimum 6 months
• Maximum 12 months
Working closely with the Lead Technician in helping manage and develop all operational aspects of technical services. Helping to ensure that services are provided in a safe, efficient and effective manner according to local, National and Regional QA requirements and the principles of good manufacturing practice. Contributing to monitoring and management of performance and quality for technical services unit and services provided to cancer speciality.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Technical Services
· Assisting with managing the workload and co-ordinating the workflow for sterile (cytotoxic reconstitution and CIVAS) and non-sterile (training pharmacist non-sterile dispensing accreditation) in the technical services unit to help maintain a safe and responsive service.
· To deliver pharmaceutical services to Cancer Services and Technical Services patients.
· Liaising with Chemotherapy day unit staff of all grades to support the work flow.
· Assist with generating reports on technical services unit performance (quality, safety and efficiency) according to local standards including dispensing errors and other incidents.
· Assists with departmental drug expenditure system for cancer services.
· Maintains effective communication links with Principal Pharmacist, Principal Technician and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure practices reflect adherence to GMP and section 10 requirements, Health and Safety legislation, COSHH and Trust Medicines Policy.
· Helps to ensure that all legal and procedural requirements are met and that all records are maintained.
· Assists with writing and maintenance of all standard operating procedures for work processes in technical services in collaboration with QA and Principal Pharmacist or Technician and advises staff to support their professional functions.
· Participates in technical services dispensing and accredited checking schemes according to standard operating procedures.
· To take part in Medicines Management to provide information to patients and take drug histories as required on Chemotherapy Day Unit.
· To help ensure that all technical services activities are compliant with GMP principles, Section 10 requirements and medicines legislation.
· Dispenses injections and infusions for (e.g. chemotherapy, CIVA’S , Clinical trial materials) under aseptic conditions to all required standards.
· Issues systemic anti-cancer therapy prescriptions to the designated systemic anti-cancer therapy nursing staff.
· Helps to maintain good stock control by ensuring stock checks are completed on a daily basis and investigates and corrects discrepancies according to local procedure.
· Assists with the generation, maintenance and development of monthly performance indicators and data for technical services unit including error monitoring, CQUINS, monthly workload statistics and capacity planning and provides interpretation and remedial actions to correct variation in performance. Report these to relevant senior staff where necessary.
· Assists with accurate booking out of medicines on the pharmacy computer system.
· Helps to co-ordinate drug and non-drug orders and liaises with purchasing and stores staff with regard to stock problems.
· Assist with development and creation of new worksheets on the EPISYS system
· Participates in Quality Assurance initiatives associated with the technical services unit including assisting with environmental monitoring, equipment and cleaning.
· Participates in technical and cancer services developments to manage demand and improve service provision including gathering information and project work
· Assist with ordering and maintenance of stock of all medicines and consumables required by technical services unit and ensures that these are used efficiently within available resources.
· Help to ensure that all equipment (e.g. isolators and air handling unit) is operating to the required standard.
· Holds accreditation for or is working towards accreditation for checking worksheets for systemic anti-cancer therapy that is compounded in the technical services unit
· Deputises for the Lead Technician in their absence.
This advert closes on Sunday 13 Apr 2025
An excellent developmental opportunity has arisen for hospital technician to apply for this post. The post-holder will undertake a programme of develop and growth in the role in order to gain the skills, knowledge and ability to work as Senior Pharmacy Technician - Cancer and Technical Services Band 5.
We require an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication skills to join our motivated forward thinking Technical Services department, which actively encourages training. You will work in an exceptionally friendly department delivering a customer focused service.
This is an ideal opportunity for a technician who is keen to build on their aseptic experience, as well as their management skills to help develop a patient focused Technical Service to meet the changing needs of the organisation and to help support the planned expansion of Cancer and Chemotherapy services within the Trust.
If you are interested in a full time post in Pharmacy Technical Services and being an integrated part of the multidisciplinary team, then this is the job for you.
To progress from Band 4 to 5 the candidate must successfully complete all duties as listed in the progression criteria. All training and support will be given to enable the successful candidate to progress from band 4 to Band 5.
Expected time frame for Band 4 to 5 progression:
• Minimum 6 months
• Maximum 12 months
Working closely with the Lead Technician in helping manage and develop all operational aspects of technical services. Helping to ensure that services are provided in a safe, efficient and effective manner according to local, National and Regional QA requirements and the principles of good manufacturing practice. Contributing to monitoring and management of performance and quality for technical services unit and services provided to cancer speciality.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Technical Services
· Assisting with managing the workload and co-ordinating the workflow for sterile (cytotoxic reconstitution and CIVAS) and non-sterile (training pharmacist non-sterile dispensing accreditation) in the technical services unit to help maintain a safe and responsive service.
· To deliver pharmaceutical services to Cancer Services and Technical Services patients.
· Liaising with Chemotherapy day unit staff of all grades to support the work flow.
· Assist with generating reports on technical services unit performance (quality, safety and efficiency) according to local standards including dispensing errors and other incidents.
· Assists with departmental drug expenditure system for cancer services.
· Maintains effective communication links with Principal Pharmacist, Principal Technician and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure practices reflect adherence to GMP and section 10 requirements, Health and Safety legislation, COSHH and Trust Medicines Policy.
· Helps to ensure that all legal and procedural requirements are met and that all records are maintained.
· Assists with writing and maintenance of all standard operating procedures for work processes in technical services in collaboration with QA and Principal Pharmacist or Technician and advises staff to support their professional functions.
· Participates in technical services dispensing and accredited checking schemes according to standard operating procedures.
· To take part in Medicines Management to provide information to patients and take drug histories as required on Chemotherapy Day Unit.
· To help ensure that all technical services activities are compliant with GMP principles, Section 10 requirements and medicines legislation.
· Dispenses injections and infusions for (e.g. chemotherapy, CIVA’S , Clinical trial materials) under aseptic conditions to all required standards.
· Issues systemic anti-cancer therapy prescriptions to the designated systemic anti-cancer therapy nursing staff.
· Helps to maintain good stock control by ensuring stock checks are completed on a daily basis and investigates and corrects discrepancies according to local procedure.
· Assists with the generation, maintenance and development of monthly performance indicators and data for technical services unit including error monitoring, CQUINS, monthly workload statistics and capacity planning and provides interpretation and remedial actions to correct variation in performance. Report these to relevant senior staff where necessary.
· Assists with accurate booking out of medicines on the pharmacy computer system.
· Helps to co-ordinate drug and non-drug orders and liaises with purchasing and stores staff with regard to stock problems.
· Assist with development and creation of new worksheets on the EPISYS system
· Participates in Quality Assurance initiatives associated with the technical services unit including assisting with environmental monitoring, equipment and cleaning.
· Participates in technical and cancer services developments to manage demand and improve service provision including gathering information and project work
· Assist with ordering and maintenance of stock of all medicines and consumables required by technical services unit and ensures that these are used efficiently within available resources.
· Help to ensure that all equipment (e.g. isolators and air handling unit) is operating to the required standard.
· Holds accreditation for or is working towards accreditation for checking worksheets for systemic anti-cancer therapy that is compounded in the technical services unit
· Deputises for the Lead Technician in their absence.
This advert closes on Sunday 13 Apr 2025