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Job Description

Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician – Pharmacy Technical Services Unit

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro

The Pharmacy Technical Services Unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital is seeking to appoint a Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician. This post is also available as a development opportunity, where newly or recently qualified technicians can join as a Band 4 to Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician, with a starting salary of £26,530. Full training will be provided to support your professional development in this specialist area of pharmacy.

About the Role
In this vital role, you will join a dedicated team responsible for preparing essential medicines for patients, including injectable treatments such as chemotherapy, radiopharmaceuticals, intravenous nutrition, and other life-saving therapies. You will also support the Lead Operations Technician in managing the Unit and assist the Lead Training Technician in supervising and training other technical staff.

Working under the direction of the Lead Technicians, you will coordinate the day-to-day activities within the Pharmacy Technical Services Unit, ensuring all aspects of the service meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. This includes overseeing the preparation of sterile products, supporting radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, and contributing to non-sterile manufacturing services.

You will be responsible for checking and approving batches of medicines prepared under the Medicines Act 1968, Section 10 exemption for individual patients. In addition, you will supervise a team of technicians and pharmacy assistants, ensuring that services are delivered safely, efficiently, and within required timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of injectable and sterile medicines, including chemotherapy and radiopharmaceuticals.

Support the day-to-day management of the Pharmacy Technical Services Unit.

Supervise and train junior staff, ensuring adherence to GMP standards.

Act as a validated dispenser for the manufacture of sterile and non-sterile products.

Conduct batch checking and product approval after completing specialist training (PIPC and PAAP).

About Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT)
RCHT is the primary provider of acute and specialist healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, serving a population of around 500,000 people, which can increase significantly during peak holiday periods. With a workforce of approximately 6,700 staff and a budget of £580 million, we deliver high-quality medical care across our three main hospital sites: Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle, and West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance.

As a teaching hospital, we collaborate with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School to deliver cutting-edge education and clinical training. We are committed to continuous development, innovation, and improving the services we provide locally.

Why Join Us?

Professional Development: Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities.

Specialist Environment: Work within a dedicated and dynamic pharmacy team, supporting a wide range of specialist services.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy life in Cornwall, with its stunning beaches, outdoor activities, and excellent schools and amenities.

Teaching and Research: Be part of a hospital that is committed to medical education and research.

Requirements:

Full professional registration as a pharmacy technician.

Previous experience in a technical pharmacy role is desirable, but we are also open to newly qualified technicians looking to develop their skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take on leadership responsibilities in a busy environment.

Additional Information:

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document link on the right-hand side of the job advert.

As an NHS employee, you will need to successfully complete identity checks, professional registration verification, employment history and reference checks, occupational health clearance, a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and prove your right to work in the UK.

Flexible Working: We may be able to offer flexible working options—please discuss this during your interview.

Sponsorship: Sponsorship may be available, but it is not guaranteed.

Application Information
We reserve the right to close this advert early. For more information on NHS employment standards, please visit NHS Employers.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team!