Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Services

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The closing date is 25 January 2026

A fantastic opportunity has presented for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain specialised skills in a senior role. We are looking for a motivated pharmacy technician to join our diverse team to support cancer services.

As part of this role, you will work collaboratively with the clinical pharmacy team to bridge the gap between pharmacy and clinical area(s). You will build key relationships with the multidisciplinary team, acting as a key communication link.

Recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is really important to us. To help us achieve this, you must be an astute and driven individual to join our busy team. Self‑motivated and flexible, you must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within the existing team.

If shortlisted for interview, we recommend that you arrange an informal visit to meet our team and fully appreciate what this post has to offer.

For further details regarding contact Nicola Holdsworth Pharmacy Operations and Performance Manager on .

• Support the pharmacy department in the provision of complete pharmaceutical care to patients
• Oversee the daily operation in cancer services, working towards achieving daily key performance indicators
• Provide supervision for training, health and safety and stock management
• Act as a role model and be responsible for the maintenance of waste management, reduction of expired medication and stock losses and controlled drug regulations
• Carry out accuracy checking commitments

With a patient‑focused approach, you will.

• A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician in a hospital setting
• A nationally recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification
• A professional attitude with the ability to motivate self and others
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service
• A strong attention to detail
• Experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity is desirable

This post offers in‑service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a clinical role. A requirement to participate in evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.

As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Please Note:

For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description.

• Must have the following:
• Professional Registration with the GPhC.
• Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework) or equivalent.
• Plus one of the following:
• Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
• OR
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
• OR
• equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council

• Currently practising as a band 4 pharmacy technician / equivalent…