Clinical Specialist Haemato-Oncology Pharmacy Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a clinical pharmacy technician to work in haemato-oncology at one of Europe's largest blood cancer treatment centres. The role involves providing expert clinical care to haematology patients and contributing to the multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will also be involved in developing a pharmacy technician education pathway for SACT verification. The pharmacy department is transitioning to a 7-day service, requiring participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas.
Key responsibilities
- To provide on-site comprehensive pharmaceutical care, contributing to the multidisciplinary team for the Haemato-Oncology unit.
- To attend all relevant events such as Registrar/Consultant rounds/unit meetings as appropriate.
- Provide a clinical pharmacy service to the haematology day unit and outpatient area.
- Support the medical and nursing teams though provision of pharmacy review and medicines management support to ensure the safe and timely delivery of Haemato-Oncology services.
- Be heavily involved in the set-up, optimisation and continued oversight of a pharmacy technician education pathway for verification of SACT.
- To participate in all department rotas, as required, including weekends, late shifts and bank holidays.
Essential criteria
- GPhC registered Pharmacy technician
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
- Practice Educator or educational Supervisor training or equivalent
- At least 2 years Hospital Pharmacy experience in an NHS or equivalent setting providing a clinical pharmacy service
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy services to a broad range of specialities.
- Audit, project management or research experience
- Experience in Haemato-Oncology practice
- Experience working with Bone Marrow Transplant services
- Experience of training staff
- Good organisational/time management
- Good interpersonal skills
- Contribute to the team
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good presentation and problem solving skills
- Ability to train/coach other members of staff
- Awareness of current developments in clinical pharmacy
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications eg. Word and Excel
- Patient focused
- Commitment to continuous improvement of self and service, including progressive and continuing professional development
- Enthusiastic, approachable and adaptable
- Commitment to providing a high standard of care.
- Compassionate, Pioneering, Collaborative and determined
- Able to work on any Royal Marsden site if required
- Ability to participate in out of hours service
Desirable criteria
- a.)Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician accreditation
- Experience in Oncology Pharmacy practice
- Demonstrated skills/knowledge for preparing injections & working in an aseptic environment
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £55,524 – £62,652 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Specialist Haemato-Oncology Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical pharmacy technician with a desire to work within haemato-oncology in one of Europe's largest centres for treating blood cancers.Haemato-oncology is a complex and exciting discipline within pharmacy, with a multidisciplinary and innovative approach to patient care and delivery of services. It is an area of unprecedented growth in new medicines and exciting new technologies. Our pharmacy team is well respected both within the Trust and nationally for their expertise within haematology and cancer services, and we are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacy technician with a growing passion in haemato-oncology to further enhance the team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a keen and dedicated individual, focussed on providing the best possible patient care and experience. This role will provide a brilliant opportunity to work as an integral part of the Haemato-Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Team to help us deliver expert clinical care to our haematology patients and uphold our departmental vision, which is "To provide pioneering and compassionate medicines optimisation services".
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our
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