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Band 5/6/7 Locum Oncology Pharmacy Clinical Technician – Maidstone

Pulsejobs.com
London
1 week ago
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Role: Locum Oncology Pharmacy Clinical Technician
Banding:

Band 5/6/7
Location:

Maidstone
Start Date:

ASAP
Duration:

Temporary (12 weeks)
Rate:

£19 – £34 per hour (depending on experience and band)
Working hours:

Full time (37.5 hours per week)
The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Oncology Pharmacy Clinical Technician to join our team for a 12-week assignment. This role involves working within our aseptic unit, ensuring the safe and effective preparation of oncology medications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
You will prepare and dispense oncology medications in an aseptic environment. You will ensure compliance with all relevant guidelines and protocols. You will collaborate with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care. You will maintain accurate records and documentation. You will participate in quality assurance and improvement activities.
Qualifications and Experience:
Experience/Knowledge:

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certification.
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician.
Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration NHS hospital pharmacy experience.
Experience in oncology pharmacy and aseptic techniques.

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals.
Good organizational skills to manage workload and meet deadlines.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Why work with Pulse?
From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.
We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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