Senior Pharmacy Technician – Cancer Services

Job description Job responsibilities This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria. Clinical Carry out prescription verification for Systemic Anti-cancer Therapies (SACT) in line with BOPA standards, including reviewing blood results and liaising with prescribers to resolve discrepancies. Ensure safe and timely delivery of systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) by checking treatment appropriateness, clinical parameters, and protocol compliance. Provide specialist counselling to patients and carers on SACT and supportive medicines, adapting communication for emotional, cognitive, or language barriers. Contribute to medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, and continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient and dayunit settings. Act as a specialist technical resource for cancer pharmacy, using advanced IT and electronic prescribing systems (e.g., ChemoCare,) Service Delivery & Improvement Implement and review policies, SOPs, and procedures in cancer pharmacy to ensure compliance with governance, national standards (including BOPA), and local protocols. Lead on technical aspects of cancer pharmacy workflow, coordinating prescription verification processes and responding to urgent clinical or stock issues. Participate in audits, research activities, and quality improvement projects that shape service development and enhance patient safety. People Management and development Provide daytoday supervision and leadership for pharmacy staff. Deliver specialist training and competency assessments in SACT verification, safe handling of cancer medicines, and use of eprescribing systems. Contribute to appraisals, performance reviews, and workforce development, supporting colleagues to achieve and maintain professional standards. Communication Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively with patients, carers, pharmacists, prescribers, and nursing teams. Use tact, empathy, and persuasive skills when discussing prescription changes, safety concerns, or treatment delays. Document clinical and verification information accurately, escalating concerns in line with governance requirements. Full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job description This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria