Pharmacy Technician (MMT)- Cancer and Aseptics

A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Pharmacy Medicine Management Technician (MMT) – Cancer & Aseptics

Pharmacy Department

Band 5 £31,049 - £37,796

Hours

37.5 hours per week

All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Previous Applicants need not apply

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.

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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 Trials

tejal.gorasia@mkuh.nhs.uk 01908 995741

Interview date

week commencing 20th June 2026

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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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

This advert closes on Monday 1 Jun 2026