• Job Description

  Req#: C9359-25-0385?language=en&page=598&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Band 2 to 3 career progression - Oncology Pharmacy Assistant Technical Services

  An ideal opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain specialised skills within the technical team in Oncology Pharmacy.

  You will join a team of oncology pharmacists, technicians and assistants who are committed to the development of pharmacy services to cancer patients and will have the opportunity to participate in new initiatives to improve our service to this patient group.

  You should possess excellent communication skills with an awareness of the challenges of working within a healthcare setting, be visible and accessible with quality and standards as your priority. You will need to be flexible and resilient in order to cope with the demands of the role.

  You will be a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to plan and work independently as well as being a good team player.

  Main duties of the job

  • This role includes
  • Assist in the management of the delivery of products across the trust sites ensuring appropriate storage conditions are maintained.
  • To participate in the daily duties of the technical support team. These are the preparations of worksheets, ordering of chemotherapy from outsources companies.
  • The postholder with also ensure the allocation of patient specific is correct in response to the worksheet.

  The work will be varied and challenging, working to tight schedules to achieve targets and deadlines.

  The progression is reliant upon completion of training programmes, validations and competencies, alongside at least a years' experience within the role.

  You will be based at Tunbridge Well's hospital within the pharmacy department.

  This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week.

  About us

  Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

  We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

  Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

  Looking for flexible working?

  We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

  Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

  o At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

  Details

  Date posted

  01 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  359-6970085-T3-B

  Job locations

  Tunbridge Wells Hospital

  Tonbridge Road

  Tunbridge Wells

  TN2 4QJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

  Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

  All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

  Interview Date: To be confirmed

  Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

  Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

  All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

  Interview Date: To be confirmed

  Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE Grade C or above in English Language and Maths.

  Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services
  • NVQ Customer Service

  Experience/ Knowledge

  Essential

  • Previous experience of stock control and ordering
  • Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems
  • Experience of working in Pharmacy

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and maths skills
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload and refer problems as appropriate
  • Ability to have constant attention to detail and produce accurate work

  Desirable

  • Excellent word processing and IT skills
  • Able to work alone and as part of a team

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE Grade C or above in English Language and Maths.

  Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services
  • NVQ Customer Service

  Experience/ Knowledge

  Essential

  • Previous experience of stock control and ordering
  • Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems
  • Experience of working in Pharmacy

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and maths skills
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload and refer problems as appropriate
  • Ability to have constant attention to detail and produce accurate work

  Desirable

  • Excellent word processing and IT skills
  • Able to work alone and as part of a team

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

  Address

  Tunbridge Wells Hospital

  Tonbridge Road

  Tunbridge Wells

  TN2 4QJ

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

  Address

  Tunbridge Wells Hospital

  Tonbridge Road

  Tunbridge Wells

  TN2 4QJ

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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