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Pharmacy Technician Higher Level - Chemotherapy Hospital Electronic Prescribing

NHS Ayrshire & Arran, Scotland, PA, United States


About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role
The West of Scotland Cancer Network (WoSCAN) is responsible for the quality delivery of inpatient, outpatient and day‑case Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy (SACT) services in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Arran and Forth Valley as well as locations within NHS Highland. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacy technician to join the WoSCAN Chemotherapy Electronic Prescribing and Administration (CEPAS) team for a period of 12 months. The position will focus on supporting the upgrade of the CEPAS pharmacy aseptic dispensing module and will offer opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement and regional projects.

Duration, Location and Working Pattern

Based at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, with flexible working arrangements considered

Fixed‑term for 12 months

Secondment appointments available, consideration for part‑time or job share arrangements

Shift pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the safe and effective implementation of the CEPAS aseptic pharmacy dispensing module across all four health boards within the West of Scotland Cancer Network (WoSCAN)

Collaborate closely with the WoSCAN CEPAS pharmacy support team, accountable pharmacists and lead pharmacy technicians throughout WoSCAN to ensure the safe and effective delivery of the module

Carry out system setup essential for the upgrade process

Assist with updating the WoSCAN aseptic pharmacy product stability database

Deliver education and training to users of the CEPAS aseptic pharmacy module

Support the development and refinement of standard operating procedures, ensuring alignment with governance and operational processes

Operate both collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team and independently as required, across all healthboards within WoSCAN

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technician with post‑qualification hospital experience

Demonstrable experience in aseptic pharmacy dispensing

Demonstrable experience in utilising CEPAS, Chemocare ©, within WoSCAN

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction within pharmacy teams across all four health boards, the wider multidisciplinary team, and the third‑party supplier of the CEPAS system

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Competent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you are entitled to:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses

Enhanced pay for working public holidays

NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services

Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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