Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Paediatric Haematology / Oncology

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in the UK is looking for an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology to provide essential clinical pharmacy services. The role involves managing medication for patients and contributing to a multidisciplinary team ensuring the highest quality of care. Suitable candidates should possess knowledge of hospital pharmacy, and relevant qualifications. This is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes for children in South and Mid Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital pharmacy is crucial for managing patient medication.
• Supervisory experience is beneficial for leading pharmacy practices.
• Qualifications such as GPhC registration and independent prescribing capability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services for paediatric oncology.
• Manage and prescribe medication for patients effectively.
• Ensure high-quality pharmacy service as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Good knowledge of hospital pharmacy

Organisational ability

Education

GPhC

MRPharmS

Diploma or equivalent

Independent prescriber

Job description

Go back Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Paediatric Haematology / Oncology

The closing date is 18 December 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced clinical pharmacist to join our patient-focused and progressive Children and Women Pharmacy Team.

The post holder will have the opportunity to provide clinical pharmacy services and medicines management to patients of the Tertiary Paediatric Haematology / Oncology Service and play an integral role in directing this service as part of the MDT, ensuring that a sustainable, high quality pharmacy service is provided for the paediatric population of South and Mid Wales.

The post holder will be supported in developing their advanced practice by our experienced Lead / Consultant Pharmacist and the excellent team of professionals working in the Haematology / Oncology department.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic pharmacist, with excellent communication skills who will work well within the multi-disciplinary team. Previous experience in paediatric oncology is desirable but sufficient experience in paediatrics or haematology / oncology will be considered.

Our innovative services, backed by strong technical support, are highly respected & fully integrated within the Children's Hospital for Wales. Your professionalism, excellent inter-personal skills & enthusiasm will equip you to be a valued contributor to our service & a key member of our clinical pharmacy team.

The role will have responsibility for managing and prescribing medication for patients as well as leading on the development and maintenance of electronic chemotherapy regimens.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Skills

• Good knowledge of hospital pharmacy
• Organisational ability

Experience

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Supervisory experience

Qualifications

• GPhC
• MRPharmS
• Diploma or equivalent
• Independent prescriber

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.

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