Electronic Prescribing Support Pharmacy Technician


Location
Northwood, England
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement
Profession
Pharmacy technician
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
05 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

19 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills

    Good team player – able to work alone and supervise others when necessary

  • Skills

    Able to use initiative

  • Skills

    Assertive

  • Skills

    Good oral and written communication skills

  • Skills

    Ability to prioritise workload

  • Skills

    Good organisation skills

  • Skills

    Able to work under pressure

  • Skills

    Accurate and precise attention to detail

  • Skills

    Proficient IT skills

  • Skills

    Demonstrates good use of initiative and self-motivation

  • Skills

    Flexibility to deal with competing demands and interruption

  • Knowledge

    Computer and IT literate

  • Knowledge

    Competency in use of spreadsheets and large database

  • Knowledge

    Preparation of written reports and procedures

  • Other Requirements

    Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion

  • Other Requirements

    Role model our Trust values every day

  • Previous Experience

    Experience in Pharmacy services

  • Qualifications/Training

    NVQ3 or BTEC Cert. In Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent

  • Qualifications/Training

    Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacy technician

Desirable

9 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Skills

    Managing staff

  • Skills

    Shows qualities of leadership in meeting targets of time, cost, quality and performance

  • Knowledge

    Writing and maintaining SOPS, reports and performing audits

  • Previous Experience

    Experience in using Wellsky dispensing system

  • Previous Experience

    Previous experience in working in oncology

  • Previous Experience

    Previous experience in working experience with electronic prescribing system

  • Previous Experience

    Experience as a trainer

  • Qualifications/Training

    Accredited Checking Technician (ACT)

  • Qualifications/Training

    Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Band 5 Electronic Prescribing Support Pharmacy Technician at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Pharmacy who shares our ambition to provide high-quality care and an outstanding experience for every patient, every time.

This role is ideal for a Pharmacy Technician who is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and holds an NVQ3 or BTEC Cert. Previous experience in pharmacy services is essential, while background experience Wellsky dispensing systems, or electronic prescribing systems is highly desirable. You will be supported by a dedicated team of cancer pharmacy staff to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients on day case units and wards.

You will be responsible for supporting the development, configuration, testing, and ongoing management of the Electronic Prescribing (EP) System for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT). Acting as a champion user of the system, you will provide critical helpdesk support and help train pharmacy, nursing, and prescribing staff. Additionally, your day-to-day activities will include participating in the dispensary, managing stock control, operating the chemotherapy desk, and counseling patients on their medication.

At our Trust, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we encourage you to role model our Trust values every day throughout the recruitment process and in your future role with us.

Main duties of the job

The Electronic Prescribing Support Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for supporting the development, configuration, testing, and ongoing management of the Electronic Prescribing (EP) System for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).

Working under the supervision of the Advanced Oncology Pharmacist Electronic Prescribing, you will support the ongoing management of the EP system.

You will act as a point of contact to help resolve system queries and contribute to the delivery of training programs for pharmacy and clinical staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137per annum pro rata.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Electronic Prescribing Support Pharmacy Technician with East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust in Northwood, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.

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