Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Services


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG1 5AN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

The postholder will be responsible for delivering a specialist medicines management service across Cancer Services, supporting patients throughout their cancer treatment pathway. Key responsibilities include undertaking comprehensive medicines reconciliation and drug history taking; reviewing available clinical and electronic records; identifying discrepancies, adherence concerns and medicines-related risks; and resolving issues within the scope of professional practice. Clinical concerns and complex medicines-related problems will be escalated to the appropriate pharmacist or prescriber. The postholder will support patients receiving or commencing systemic anti-cancer therapy, including proactive medicines management before or around their first treatment cycle where appropriate. They will work closely with oncology and haematology pharmacists, medical and nursing teams to support safe treatment pathways, identify medicines supply issues and maintain accurate patient information. The role will include supporting safe and timely discharge, appropriate medicines supply, patient and carer counselling, and communication with GPs, community pharmacies and other healthcare providers. The postholder will also collaborate with Cancer Pharmacy and Homecare teams to develop and implement suitable homecare pathways for patients receiving oral and subcutaneous SACT, ensuring accurate documentation and effective coordination of medicines information. The postholder will develop and maintain competence in specialist cancer pharmacy systems, including ARIA, CMM and CPR, and complete the BOPA SACT Pharmacy Technician Passport. They will provide technical guidance and support to colleagues, contribute to staff training and development, and participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. The role requires independent workload management, effective multidisciplinary communication, professional accountability and adherence to GPhC standards, relevant medicines legislation, Trust policies, confidentiality, information governance, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and health and safety requirements. The postholder will maintain continuing professional development and participate in the wider Pharmacy Service rota, including late, weekend and Bank Holiday duties as required. Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role, duties, responsibilities and essential and desirable criteria.

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