Job summary
We are currently seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our Cancer Services team supporting the Duchess of Devonshire Wing (DDW) dispensary. This role is key in ensuring the safe, effective, and timely dispensing of oral chemotherapy, supportive medications, and systemic anti-cancer therapies. You will manage dispensary stock, support clinical trials pharmacy activities, and contribute to quality improvement projects.
Main duties of the job
Accurately dispense prescriptions, referring any issues beyond your authority appropriately
Manage and dispense stock of oral chemotherapy and ready-to-administer systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT)
Support Clinical Trials Pharmacy: handle, store, label, and dispense Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) with accurate documentation
Maintain good medicines management practices including stock rotation, expiry date checking, and storage
Participate in stock usage reviews, discrepancy investigations, and quality improvement projects
Provide basic drug information and dispense items to patients, ensuring safe and effective use of medicines
Collaborate with supervising pharmacists and operational management to ensure smooth dispensary and clinical trial services
Train and supervise junior pharmacy staff, assistants, and trainees
Assist with procurement, receiving, and ordering of medicines and sundries
Provide dispensary support at the main site and participate in weekend and Bank Holiday rotas as required
About us
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community.
We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Services Salary: Band 5 Location: 22 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6BW Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8.30am to 7.30pm as rostered, Monday to Sunday including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays) The Role We are currently seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our Cancer Services team supporting the Duchess of Devonshire Wing (DDW) dispensary. This role is key in ensuring the safe, effective, and timely dispensing of oral chemotherapy, supportive medications, and systemic anti-cancer therapies. You will manage dispensary stock, support clinical trials pharmacy activities, and contribute to quality improvement projects. You will also help supervise junior staff and support service development within the department. About Us Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care. Key Duties
Accurately dispense prescriptions, referring any issues beyond your authority appropriatelyManage and dispense stock of oral chemotherapy and ready-to-administer systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT)Support Clinical Trials Pharmacy: handle, store, label, and dispense Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) with accurate documentationMaintain good medicines management practices including stock rotation, expiry date checking, and storageParticipate in stock usage reviews, discrepancy investigations, and quality improvement projectsProvide basic drug information and dispense items to patients, ensuring safe and effective use of medicinesCollaborate with supervising pharmacists and operational management to ensure smooth dispensary and clinical trial servicesTrain and supervise junior pharmacy staff, assistants, and traineesAssist with procurement, receiving, and ordering of medicines and sundriesProvide dispensary support at the main site and participate in weekend and Bank Holiday rotas as required Skills and Experience
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical SciencesExperience working in a UK hospital pharmacy settingProven skills in stock management, discrepancy investigations, and stakeholder communicationProficient with Microsoft Office and computerised dispensing systemsExcellent numeracy, verbal, and written communication skillsAbility to manage workload and adapt to changing prioritiesDesirable: Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or working towards, GCP training, experience with Meditech and Mosaiq, clinical trials pharmacy knowledge Benefits We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
Private Medical InsuranceContributory pension scheme (up to 20% total contribution)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysLife assuranceTravel season ticket loanFamily-friendly benefitsRetail discountsExcellent career development opportunities with access to further education We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Services Salary: Band 5 Location: 22 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6BW Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8.30am to 7.30pm as rostered, Monday to Sunday including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays) The Role We are currently seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our Cancer Services team supporting the Duchess of Devonshire Wing (DDW) dispensary. This role is key in ensuring the safe, effective, and timely dispensing of oral chemotherapy, supportive medications, and systemic anti-cancer therapies. You will manage dispensary stock, support clinical trials pharmacy activities, and contribute to quality improvement projects. You will also help supervise junior staff and support service development within the department. About Us Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care. Key Duties
Accurately dispense prescriptions, referring any issues beyond your authority appropriatelyManage and dispense stock of oral chemotherapy and ready-to-administer systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT)Support Clinical Trials Pharmacy: handle, store, label, and dispense Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) with accurate documentationMaintain good medicines management practices including stock rotation, expiry date checking, and storageParticipate in stock usage reviews, discrepancy investigations, and quality improvement projectsProvide basic drug information and dispense items to patients, ensuring safe and effective use of medicinesCollaborate with supervising pharmacists and operational management to ensure smooth dispensary and clinical trial servicesTrain and supervise junior pharmacy staff, assistants, and traineesAssist with procurement, receiving, and ordering of medicines and sundriesProvide dispensary support at the main site and participate in weekend and Bank Holiday rotas as required Skills and Experience
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical SciencesExperience working in a UK hospital pharmacy settingProven skills in stock management, discrepancy investigations, and stakeholder communicationProficient with Microsoft Office and computerised dispensing systemsExcellent numeracy, verbal, and written communication skillsAbility to manage workload and adapt to changing prioritiesDesirable: Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or working towards, GCP training, experience with Meditech and Mosaiq, clinical trials pharmacy knowledge Benefits We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
Private Medical InsuranceContributory pension scheme (up to 20% total contribution)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysLife assuranceTravel season ticket loanFamily-friendly benefitsRetail discountsExcellent career development opportunities with access to further education We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a UK hospital pharmacy setting
- Proven skills in stock management, discrepancy investigations, and stakeholder communication
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and computerised dispensing systems
- Excellent numeracy, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to manage workload and adapt to changing priorities
- Desirable: Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or working towards, GCP training, experience with Meditech and Mosaiq, clinical trials pharmacy knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a UK hospital pharmacy setting
- Proven skills in stock management, discrepancy investigations, and stakeholder communication
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and computerised dispensing systems
- Excellent numeracy, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to manage workload and adapt to changing priorities
- Desirable: Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or working towards, GCP training, experience with Meditech and Mosaiq, clinical trials pharmacy knowledge
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
