Senior Pharmacy Technician

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking pharmacy team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trus t . This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual who wants to develop their skills, contribute to high-quality patient care, and support the safe and effective use of medicines across the Trust. Carry out prescription verification for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT)in line with British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) standards, ensuring treatment accuracy and safety. This includes reviewing clinical parameters such as blood results,identifyingdiscrepancies, and liaising with prescribers to resolve issues promptly. Working for our organisation Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Clinical Carry out prescription verification for Systemic Anti-cancer Therapies (SACT) in line with BOPA standards, including reviewing blood results and liaising with prescribers to resolve discrepancies. Ensure safe and timely delivery of systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) by checking treatment appropriateness, clinical parameters, and protocol compliance. Provide specialist counselling to patients and carers on SACT and supportive medicines, adapting communication for emotional, cognitive, or language barriers. Contribute to medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, and continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient and dayunit settings. Act as a specialist technical resource for cancer pharmacy, using advanced IT and electronic prescribing systems (e.g., ChemoCare,) Service Delivery & Improvement Implement and review policies, SOPs, and procedures in cancer pharmacy to ensure compliance with governance, national standards (including BOPA), and local protocols. Lead on technical aspects of cancer pharmacy workflow, coordinating prescription verification processes and responding to urgent clinical or stock issues. Participate in audits, research activities, and quality improvement projects that shape service development and enhance patient safety. People Management and development Provide daytoday supervision and leadership for pharmacy staff. Deliver specialist training and competency assessments in SACT verification, safe handling of cancer medicines, and use of eprescribing systems. Contribute to appraisals, performance reviews, and workforce development, supporting colleagues to achieve and maintain professional standards. Communication Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively with patients, carers, pharmacists, prescribers, and nursing teams. Use tact, empathy, and persuasive skills when discussing prescription changes, safety concerns, or treatment delays. Document clinical and verification information accurately, escalating concerns in line with governance requirements. Full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job description This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria Clinical