Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking pharmacy team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual who wants to develop their skills, contribute to high-quality patient care, and support the safe and effective use of medicines across the Trust.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play an essential role in supporting medicines optimisation, delivering high-quality pharmacy services, and ensuring patients receive safe, timely and effective treatment.
Main duties of the job
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Carry out prescription verification for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT)in line with British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) standards, ensuring treatment accuracy and safety. This includes reviewing clinical parameters such as blood results,identifyingdiscrepancies, and liaising with prescribers to resolve issues promptly.
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Deliver specialist medicines advice to patients and carers, supporting understanding, adherence, and safe use of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and supportive medicines.
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Support service improvement by contributing to audits, developing SOPs, implementing policy updates, andparticipatingin quality assurance initiatives.
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Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team (MDT) colleagues,including pharmacists, nurses, and prescriberstomaintainsafe, efficient workflows and excellent patient care.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician
- Expertise working in cancer services
- Substantial experience of hospital pharmacy practice
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist training and accreditation in SACT verification (e.g., BOPA Level 2 or equivalent)
- Experience using SACT IT system
- Educational/Practice supervisor for medicines management and accredited checking
- Nationally accredited for medicines management, i.e. MOPs or AIMMs
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician
- Expertise working in cancer services
- Substantial experience of hospital pharmacy practice
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist training and accreditation in SACT verification (e.g., BOPA Level 2 or equivalent)
- Experience using SACT IT system
- Educational/Practice supervisor for medicines management and accredited checking
- Nationally accredited for medicines management, i.e. MOPs or AIMMs
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
