Description
We are recruiting for a Band 5 Electronic Prescribing Support Pharmacy Technician at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Pharmacy.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the development, configuration, testing, and ongoing management of the Electronic Prescribing (EP) System for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing critical helpdesk support and training to pharmacy, nursing, and prescribing staff
- Participating in the dispensary, managing stock control, operating the chemotherapy desk, and counselling patients on their medication
- Acting as a champion user of the EP system
- Supporting the ongoing management of the EP system under the supervision of the Advanced Oncology Pharmacist Electronic Prescribing
Requirements:
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacy technician
- NVQ3 or BTEC Cert. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Experience in pharmacy services
- Computer and IT literate, with competency in use of spreadsheets and large databases
- Good team player with ability to work alone and supervise others when necessary
- Assertive with good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
Desirable qualifications and experience:
- Accredited Checking Technician (ACT)
- Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician
- Experience in using Wellsky dispensing system
- Previous experience in working in oncology
- Experience as a trainer
We offer a salary of £32,073 to £39,043 per annum, plus a 15% High Cost Area Supplement.
The post is permanent and full-time, based at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.