About this role
Job summary
Join our Haematology team as a Senior Clinical Pharmacy Technician and play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within an evolving service. This exciting opportunity has arisen as we are expanding our Ambulatory Inpatient (AMBIN) model, enabling patients to receive specialist haematology treatments safely outside of an inpatient setting--reducing hospital stays and supporting care closer to home.
This role places patients at the heart of everything we do. You will support the safe, effective, and timely management of medicines, helping to ensure a smooth and compassionate treatment journey. By contributing to the growth of our AMBIN service, you will directly improve patient experience, reduce unnecessary bed days, and support more efficient use of medicines.
We are a friendly, experienced, and multidisciplinary team committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering the highest standards of care. Working alongside pharmacists, nurses, and clinicians, you will contribute to a service that is innovative and actively developing new patient care pathways.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Pharmacy Technician who is passionate about patient care and values teamwork. If you are interested and have any questions do not hesitate to contact us: [email protected], [email protected]
Main duties of the job
To develop, maintain and manage the safe, efficient, and cost-effective supply of medicines to patients within the Haemato-OncologyUnit To deliver quality care to primarily to patients in the Haemato-Oncology ambulatory inpatient (AMBIn) setting through efficient medicines optimisation, and when necessary, provide wider support for all Haemato-Oncology patients by undertaking the assessment of patient's own medication, medicines reconciliation, individual patient dispensing, discharge planning and patient / carer education on medicines. To support with clinical audits, data collection and implementation of developments to enhance the needs of the patient. To support the Lead Pharmacist - Haemato-Oncology and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) and Lead Haemato-Oncology Pharmacy Technician with the delivery of any service developments associated within the clinical pharmacy service to meet local and national requirement To participate with the dispensing, final checking and issuing of medicines to deliver a safe service To support with the operational duties of the dispensary, or medication supply hubs when required and in agreement with Lead Pharmacist - Haemato-Oncology and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) and Lead Haemato-Oncology Pharmacy Technician.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Develop, maintain, and manage a safe, efficient, and cost-effective medicines supply service to patients. Deliver high-quality patient care to patients under the care of the Haemato-Oncology unit through effective medicines optimisation, including dispensing and patient/carer education. Support clinical audit, data collection, research, and service improvements. Complete medication storage audits including Controlled Drugs audits, reconcile stock, expiry checks and report discrepancies promptly. Assist the Lead Pharmacist Haemato-Oncology and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) and Lead Haemato-Oncology Pharmacy Technician in delivering service developments to meet local and national requirements. Undertake dispensing, final accuracy checking (as an ACPT), and issuing of medicines to ensure a safe service. Support the operational management of the dispensary and medication supply hubs as required, and in agreement with the Lead Pharmacist Haemato-Oncology and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) and Lead Haemato-Oncology Pharmacy Technician.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with General Pharmaceutical Council Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards Medicines Optimisation qualification (HEE LaSE) or equivalent or working towards
Desirable
Practice Supervisor Course or equivalent
Experience Essential
Recent experience of working in hospital pharmacy or retail pharmacy Professional experience of interacting with members of the public Awareness of training competency requirements for technical staff (Level 2 & 3)
Desirable
Experience of working with Children and Young People Experience of final checking complex prescriptions e.g., oncology, paediatrics Experience of team leader or suitable management Working knowledge/experience of writing SOPs Experience in training and supervision of trainees Oncology pharmacy experience
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential
Communication Skills: ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and with all levels of health care professionals. Interpersonal Skills: ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels. Time Management/Organisational Skills; ability to prioritise own workload and that of others and to manage own time effectively. Good command of English language Willingness to tackle difficult issues Training Skills: ability to train/coach/teach tasks to other staff including pharmacy assistants and technicians Ability to make a decision Computer skills: ability to use Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
Other Essential
Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Adaptable; must be flexible and able to adapt to changes for example in procedures and practices Self-motivated and pro-active Patient Care; must be committed to safe and effective patient care Reliable with a good attendance record Able to take constructive criticism Ability to provide advice and support with tact and sensitivity Ability to work to deadlines and to meet agreed objectives Work well as part of a team Regular lifting boxes, walking and standing for long periods
Desirable
Able to work on both sites if requested to do so and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Marsden Hospital - Sutton
Downs Road
Sutton
SM2 5PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)