Job summary
Pharmacy Medicine Management Technician (MMT) - Cancer & Aseptics
Pharmacy Department
Band 5 £31,049 - £37,796
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
2 x 37.5 hour posts available all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
It is an exciting time to join the pharmacy team at MKUH as we are continually growing in size and influence. We have recently undergone a major departmental refurbishment, with the opening of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in our Cancer Centre.
An exciting career development opportunity has arisen for a skilled MMT, with an interest in cancer care, to join our busy, forward-looking and innovative pharmacy service to deliver a key role in supporting and expanding pharmaceutical care for our Cancer patients.You will work alongside the Clinical Pharmacists for Cancer Services to manage the medicines management needs of our Oncology and Haematology patients. In addition to providing ward and day-unit based pharmacy services you will gain experience of undertaking quality improvement and audit work, championing medicines optimisation and safety initiatives and working alongside the cancer pharmacists to support the wider cancer team with any medicines related issues.Are you the person to help us deliver high quality care for our cancer patients? Can you meet and exceed the requirements of this role and help us develop our services even further? If you are, we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
98.3% of this staff group feel that their role makes a difference to patience/service users.' 'NHS Survey, 2024''
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
To participate in a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to the Cancer Centre Day unit and to the Cancer Ward.To assist clinical pharmacists with the day to day running of the medicines management service to the Cancer centre Day unit and the Ward.To act as an operational link between the pharmacy teams and the chemotherapy day unit, out-patient and the cancer ward.To communicate with clinical pharmacists, pharmacy aseptic staff and with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate seamless care for patients.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:Tejal Gorasia (Pharmacist Manager - Cancer & Clinical Trialstejal.gorasia@mkuh.nhs.uk 01908 995741
Interview date: week commencing 20 April 2026
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure that appropriate levels of service are provided, in the areas you are responsible for, in accordance with statutory requirements and professional standards.
To work in the Cancer Centre as the primary contact person between the Chemotherapy Day Unit, Aseptics and the Main Pharmacy Dispensary.
To contribute to the provision of comprehensive Pharmacy service to the Trust, ensuring compliance with current directives, legislation, audits and Health and Safety.
To ensure appropriate levels of service are provided in accordance with statutory requirements and the General Pharmaceutical Council. To respect confidentiality of information relating to patients and management and to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act.
To act as a role model for the rest of the technical and support staff by promoting a high standard of work.
To liaise on pharmaceutical aspects of oncology clinical trials with the lead pharmacist for clinical trials and to ensure the safe and appropriate.
To participate in relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
To participate in the departmental rota and weekend and Bank Holiday services.Please refer to the attached job description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure that appropriate levels of service are provided, in the areas you are responsible for, in accordance with statutory requirements and professional standards.
To work in the Cancer Centre as the primary contact person between the Chemotherapy Day Unit, Aseptics and the Main Pharmacy Dispensary.
To contribute to the provision of comprehensive Pharmacy service to the Trust, ensuring compliance with current directives, legislation, audits and Health and Safety.
To ensure appropriate levels of service are provided in accordance with statutory requirements and the General Pharmaceutical Council. To respect confidentiality of information relating to patients and management and to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act.
To act as a role model for the rest of the technical and support staff by promoting a high standard of work.
To liaise on pharmaceutical aspects of oncology clinical trials with the lead pharmacist for clinical trials and to ensure the safe and appropriate.
To participate in relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
To participate in the departmental rota and weekend and Bank Holiday services.Please refer to the attached job description for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician supported by evidence of CPD in line with GPhC requirements
- BTEC + NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Accredited Checking Technician, or willing to work towards accredited checking technician status (successful candidate must achieve this accreditation within 12 months of start date)
- Knowledge of medicines management, including relevant legislation and policies, acquired through basic qualification plus specialist training or experience as a medicine management technician
- Evidence of providing advice in relation to patient care, including on common drug dosage and use. Able to communicate issues or changes to medication regimes or prescribing. Work in partnership with pharmacy staff and staff from other departments.
Experience
Essential
- CPD portfolio demonstrating competent pharmacy practice post-qualification and showing evidence of
- Competence in medication counselling of patients
- Experience of Hospital Pharmacy or Community Health Services
- Experience of supporting with training of staff
- Experience of participation in audit
Desirable
- Experience in development or formulation of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs)/ guidelines
- Experience of using eCare or other systems
- Experience of report writing
Skills
Essential
- Medication counselling skills
- Standard keyboard skills
- Ability to plan, organise and adjust as necessary to on-going multi- disciplinary initiatives
- Ability to appropriately prioritise competing demands
- Accurate numeracy skills
- Demonstrated dispensing accuracy
Desirable
- Report writing skills
- Skills to develop guidelines or SOPs
- Presentation skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Accurate and organised
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to thrive on development/change
- Self-motivated and organised
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to work independently to meet agreed objectives
- Good interpersonal skills
- Empathetic skills
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good listening skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician supported by evidence of CPD in line with GPhC requirements
- BTEC + NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Accredited Checking Technician, or willing to work towards accredited checking technician status (successful candidate must achieve this accreditation within 12 months of start date)
- Knowledge of medicines management, including relevant legislation and policies, acquired through basic qualification plus specialist training or experience as a medicine management technician
- Evidence of providing advice in relation to patient care, including on common drug dosage and use. Able to communicate issues or changes to medication regimes or prescribing. Work in partnership with pharmacy staff and staff from other departments.
Experience
Essential
- CPD portfolio demonstrating competent pharmacy practice post-qualification and showing evidence of
- Competence in medication counselling of patients
- Experience of Hospital Pharmacy or Community Health Services
- Experience of supporting with training of staff
- Experience of participation in audit
Desirable
- Experience in development or formulation of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs)/ guidelines
- Experience of using eCare or other systems
- Experience of report writing
Skills
Essential
- Medication counselling skills
- Standard keyboard skills
- Ability to plan, organise and adjust as necessary to on-going multi- disciplinary initiatives
- Ability to appropriately prioritise competing demands
- Accurate numeracy skills
- Demonstrated dispensing accuracy
Desirable
- Report writing skills
- Skills to develop guidelines or SOPs
- Presentation skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Accurate and organised
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to thrive on development/change
- Self-motivated and organised
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to work independently to meet agreed objectives
- Good interpersonal skills
- Empathetic skills
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good listening skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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).
