223229 Advanced Cancer Care Pharmacist

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Scottish healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Advanced Cancer Care Pharmacist to lead pharmacy services within the Cancer Services Pharmacy team. This role involves overseeing cancer medicines governance, contributing to protocol development, and utilizing clinical skills to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will have a Master of Pharmacy, relevant qualifications, and experience in a cancer setting. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues

Professional development opportunities

Leadership position in multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Experience in a cancer setting and influencing prescribing.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Track record in delivering pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy leadership in cancer medicines governance.
• Assess the impact of new cancer medicines.
• Develop implementation plans for new treatments.

Skills

Leadership in pharmacy

Patient-centred care

Influencing prescribing

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Clinical Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Independent Prescribing qualification

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Advanced Cancer Care Pharmacist
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Band 8a | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours |Permanent
£62,681- £67,665
(including weekend, on-call and public holiday rota commitments)

Looking to start or grow your pharmacy career in a specialised and rewarding area?

Join our expert Cancer Services Pharmacy team at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre and take the lead in delivering high-quality cancer care. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated pharmacist to step into a senior role with real impact.

About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, forward thinking and highly motivated pharmacist to join the senior pharmacy team in Cancer Services. You will be based at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre (ECC) within the Southeast of Scotland Cancer Network (SCAN).

Working in this new role, you will have a key focus on Cancer Medicines Governance, working to:

• provide pharmacy leadership and oversight to the safe and timely introduction of cancer medicines
  
• undertake horizon scanning, assessing the impact of new cancer medicines
  
• lead on the development of implementation plans and ensure budgetary forecasting and service readiness
  
• work closely with the clinical multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe implementation
  
• make important contributions to protocol and guideline development through local and regional SACT & medicines governance groups
  
• use your non-medical prescribing qualification in a patient facing clinical role
  

The ECC provides inpatient, outpatient, and day-case services to oncology and haematology patients and is a hub of excellence for cancer care.

Why Join Us?

Pharmacists at ECC are highly valued and play an essential role in multidisciplinary teams. In this role, you’ll enjoy:

• A leadership position with influence across clinical, education, and governance domains.
  
• Opportunities to improve services and contribute to innovation in cancer care.
  
• Supportive colleagues and access to ongoing professional development.
  
• A role where your work has a tangible impact on patient outcomes.

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
  
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  
• A Clinical Diploma or Master’s in Clinical Pharmacy.
  
• An Independent Prescribing qualification.
  
• Proven experience in influencing prescribing in a cancer setting.
• A track record of delivering person-centred pharmaceutical care.

About NHS Lothian

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager for an informal discussion.

For more information, please contact:
Beverley Barry, Lead Cancer Care Pharmacist, NHS Lothian
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] (Monday/ Tues) or 0131 537 1465 (Wed/ Thurs)

or Fionagh Ross, Lead Cancer Care Pharmacist, NHS Lothian
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] (Monday/ Tues) or 0131 537 1465 (Wed/ Thurs)