Senior Pharmacy Technician Cancer Services

Areyou a qualified pharmacy technician who would enjoy working with a dynamic, hardworking and supportive team? Do you enjoy variety in your work? Would you like to work closely with healthcare professionals caring for Cancer patients?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain specialised skills in a senior role, by joining our Cancer Services Pharmacy team at York Hospital.

We strive to develop the knowledge and skills of our workforce to enable them to advance personally and professionally and this is an ideal career development prospect. You will need to demonstrate good computing, written and verbal communication skills and have excellent organisational skills.

You will need to be able to work independently to lead the daily SACT workflow, alongside our other technicians.

You will also have:

• A nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post-qualification experience, preferably within a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
• A professional attitude.
• A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service.
• A strong attention to detail.
• The ability to resolve unexpected service challenges calmly and efficiently
• The ability to remain calm under pressure

Main duties of the job

With a patient-focused approach, you will;

Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams on a daily basis, including patients and clinical teams, to ensure that systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) is supplied safely and efficiently to both the York and Scarborough outpatient units and to our award winning Mobile Chemotherapy unit.

Assist in the delivery of a high quality ward based medicines management service to Cancer patients within the trust.

Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members.

A requirement to participate in weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.

About us

Trust Information Pack:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-121026-SPT-PY

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post.

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

• Supervision and mentoring of junior staff.

Desirable

• At least one year, post qualification experience.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Participated in the implementation of changes in service, products and / or systems.
• Problem solving.
• Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post
• Audit of practice and / or of the impact of a change in the way the service is delivered.
• Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks.
• Experience in objectives setting for a team.

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible to changing work routines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and develop teamworking within the section.
• Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in this organisation.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post.

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

• Supervision and mentoring of junior staff.

Desirable

• At least one year, post qualification experience.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Participated in the implementation of changes in service, products and / or systems.
• Problem solving.
• Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post
• Audit of practice and / or of the impact of a change in the way the service is delivered.
• Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks.
• Experience in objectives setting for a team.

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible to changing work routines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and develop teamworking within the section.
• Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in this organisation.

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post.

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

• Supervision and mentoring of junior staff.

Desirable

• At least one year, post qualification experience.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Participated in the implementation of changes in service, products and / or systems.
• Problem solving.
• Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post
• Audit of practice and / or of the impact of a change in the way the service is delivered.
• Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks.
• Experience in objectives setting for a team.

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible to changing work routines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and develop teamworking within the section.
• Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in this organisation.