2610 - Chemotherapy Verification Technician

Haringey GP Federation; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Barnsley is seeking a Chemotherapy Verification Technician to coordinate and manage Intravenous Chemotherapy Clinics. The successful applicant will require significant experience in a hospital setting, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Key responsibilities include liaising with the chemotherapy team and preparing investigational medicinal products. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital clinical services and be part of a reputable team committed to patient care.

Qualifications

• Significant post qualification experience within a Hospital Aseptic Setting.
• Aseptic/Cytotoxic Manipulation Skills.
• Evidence of ongoing training and CPD.
• Experience of writing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Intravenous Chemotherapy Clinics.
• Liaise with Chemotherapy team for efficient clinic operations.
• Participate in the preparation and governance of investigational medicinal products.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Able to prioritise and delegate

Ability to work calmly under pressure

Flexible and diplomatic

Awareness of own limitations

IT literate

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Accredited checking technician

Education

NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services

BTEC in pharmaceutical science

Job description

2610 - Chemotherapy Verification Technician

Our inclusive and diverse Pharmacydepartment has a strong clinical presence in all areas. We have anestablishment of over 100 members and enjoy an excellent reputation within theTrust where we provide patient-centred clinical Pharmacy services to some 400beds across medical, surgical and specialist areas as well as a number ofoutpatient clinics. We are innovative and forward-thinking andhave invested in a host of technical improvements, including robotics andstate of the art dispensaries and technical services. The department is notedto be very friendly, and is constantly looking to develop and expand. This isan exciting time at Barnsley Hospital with the recent implementation ofelectronic prescribing bringing excellent opportunities for further innovationand service development.

The interview date for this role will be Wednesday 21st January 2026.

Main duties of the job

If you areaself-motivated and forward-thinking individual and would like to playan integral part in pharmacy service developments we have the perfectopportunity for you. We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivatedindividual to be responsible for the coordination and production of theIntravenous Chemotherapy Clinics. You will be able to demonstrate strongleadership skills managing staff, problem solving skills to resolve stockordering issues and communication skills to liaise with the day units and wardsregarding patients and their treatment. You will be integral to supply andpreparation of other bespoke aseptic medicinal products, such as biologics andparenteral nutrition, to the trust. Due to recent exciting developments, thepost holder will contribute to the Trusts expanding portfolio of clinicaltrials and will play an active role in the preparation, supply, and governanceof investigational medicinal products (IMPs), ensuring compliance with GoodClinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory frameworks.

You will be responsible for the coordination andproduction of the Intravenous Chemotherapy Clinics (including those providedfor Weston Park Hospital outreach clinics). Which includes things such as liaising with the Chemotherapy team to ensure that the clinics runefficiently and safely and in a timely manner, co-ordinate and participate in the production and preparation of the IVChemotherapy and resolve stock discrepancies and actiondrug alerts.

About us

Wereserve the right to close positions early

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

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Person Specification

Experience

• Significant post qualification experience within a Hospital Aseptic Setting
• Aseptic/Cytotoxic Manipulation Skills
• Previous training experience
• Evidence of ongoing training and CPD
• Experience of writing Standard Operating Procedures
• Previous supervisory experience
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Skills and Abilities

• Good organizational skills
• Able to prioritise and delegate
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Flexible and diplomatic
• Aware of own limitations
• IT literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accredited checking technician

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services plus underpinning knowledge from BTEC in pharmaceutical science or an equivalent accredited qualification.
• GPhC Registration

Knowledge and Awareness

• Specialist Technical Knowledge
• Knowledge of COSHH

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.