University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is a tertiary referral Cancer Centre with five outpatient day case units, four inpatient wards and many outpatient clinics
We are looking for a highly motivated and organised Senior Clinical Pharmacy Assistant to join our Cancer Services Clinical Pharmacy team.
This is a pivotal role supporting the operational delivery of cancer pharmacy services, with a particular focus on coordinating Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) activity. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centred care through the coordination of clinical workflows and robust administrative processes.
You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team contributing to improving patient experience and service efficiency.
If you are keen to work within a highly specialised cancer service supporting life-changing treatments, then this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality assistant pharmaceutical support to clinical pharmacy teams within cancer services
* Act as a liaison administrator for SACT day units, supporting the scheduling and coordination of treatment
* Support day-to-day operational delivery of the service by coordinating clinical activity across multiple teams
* Work closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nursing staff, cancer teams, and wider clinical services
* Assist in managing patient pathways, ensuring timely and efficient progression through treatment
* Contribute to the organisation and optimisation of treatment scheduling, supporting service capacity and flow
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation and data systems
* Ensure all work is undertaken with strict confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail
About You
We are looking for an individual who is:
* Highly organised with strong administrative and coordination skills
* Has a level 2 Pharmacy qualification and is experienced in working within a pharmacy, healthcare, or clinical environment
* Confident working in a multidisciplinary team setting
* Able to prioritise workload in a fast-paced, dynamic service
* An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
* Committed to maintaining high standards of patient care and safety
* Proficient in IT systems and data management
Previous experience in cancer services, SACT services, or hospital pharmacy would be advantageous but is not essential.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
* GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
* NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF), BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science Or
* Accredited Dispensing Assistants Course (NPA)
* Post NVQ level 2 qualification developmental experience of a range of dispensing with formal training and annual revalidated accreditation as a dispenser
* Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems
* Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
* Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
* Knowledge of stock control systems
* Knowledge of code of practice/customer care
* Understands the need to deliver a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste
* Previous experience within a Hospital Pharmacy setting
* Experience in staff training
* Working Knowledge of pharmacy systems
* Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information
* Experience supporting clinical teams or multidisciplinary working
* Awareness of cancer treatment pathways or aseptic services
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
David Carter
David.Carter@uhb.nhs.uk
01213718549
Agenda for Change
Band 3
Fixed Term
12 Month(s)
Full-Time, Flexible Working
304-1099724
Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH