Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Haematology

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare Insurance

Pension scheme

Annual leave 25 days

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance

Maternity/Paternity pay

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Christie Private Care in Manchester is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Haematology to join our specialist Pharmacy team. You will provide expert medicines management for haematology and ATMPs across inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge care.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the role requires substantial haematology experience at band 7/8a and a passion for patient safety, service development and research.

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacist with MPharm and GPhC registration.
• Significant post-registration hospital experience in haematology.
• Band 7+ experience in haematology pharmacy.
• Experience implementing new therapies and shaping care pathways.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialised clinical pharmacy services in haematology and ATMPs.
• Support Consultant-led clinics, ward rounds and MDT meetings.
• Lead adoption of new therapies and treatment pathways.
• Drive quality improvement, audits and research.
• Provide education and mentorship to pharmacy and clinical staff.
• Collaborate with senior management to ensure service delivery.

Skills

Haematology knowledge

Clinical leadership

Education & training

Education

MPharm

GPhC registration

Job description

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Haematology

The Christie Private Care, Manchester

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

We’re looking for an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Haematology to join our Pharmacy team at The Christie Private Care. As part of one of the UK’s leading private healthcare providers, you’ll work alongside world-renowned Consultants and multidisciplinary teams delivering exceptional care to patients with complex haematological conditions, delivering a broad range of cutting-edge treatments

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a specialist service at the forefront of haematology treatment. At The Christie Private Care we have a dedicated 6-bedded haematology unit, where we provide a wide range of haemato-oncological treatments including CAR‑T therapy, bispecifics and both autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants. You’ll help shape and develop pharmacy services, support the introduction of new and innovative therapies, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and provide expert medicines management across inpatient and outpatient settings. Working within a highly collaborative environment, you’ll have the opportunity to influence patient pathways, mentor colleagues, participate in research and quality improvement projects, and drive excellence in patient care.

As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Haematology, you’ll be part of a team committed to delivering outstanding clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. Reporting directly to the Pharmacy Manager, you will be the most senior member of the pharmacy team dedicated to haematology and will also have responsibilities for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). You’ll act as a trusted specialist resource for pharmacists, clinicians and nursing teams, providing highly specialised medicines advice and supporting evidence-based prescribing. This role would suit an experienced hospital pharmacist with substantial haematology experience at band 7/8a level, who is passionate about innovation, patient safety and advancing clinical practice.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service across haematology services and ATMPs, providing expert medicines management and patient-focused care.
• Support Consultant-led clinics, ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings, offering evidence-based pharmaceutical advice.
• Lead and support the introduction, implementation and governance of new therapies, protocols and treatment pathways.
• Drive quality improvement, audit, research and service development projects to enhance patient outcomes and pharmacy services.
• Provide education, training and mentorship to pharmacy, nursing and medical colleagues across the organisation.
• Work as part of the pharmacy senior management team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, safe and effective pharmacy service.

What you’ll bring:

• MPharm (or equivalent) with current GPhC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience within a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Proven experience within Haematology Pharmacy at a minimum of band 7 level
• Strong specialist knowledge of haematology medicines, treatment pathways and medicines optimisation.
• Experience introducing and implementing new therapies, alongside educating multidisciplinary teams and supporting service development.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Haematology you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.