Advanced Oncology Pharmacist - Electronic Prescribing

National health service; Northwood; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking an experienced hospital pharmacist to lead oncology pharmacy services. You will support electronic prescribing, SACT EP, and patient-focused medicines management within Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.

You will develop policies to ensure safe practice, provide expert prescribing for cancer patients, and help deliver the department's strategic vision with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Extensive hospital experience (post-registration).
• Experience in clinical pharmacy services and safe use of medicines.
• Experience developing medicines policies for a specialty.
• Experience working with electronic prescribing systems.
• Desirable: Trainer experience.
• Experience in project management and delivering outcomes.
• Effective liaison with Trust level committees and groups.
• Experience protocol building validation with an e-prescribing system.
• Experience assessing risk and developing mitigation plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support oncology pharmacy services, including electronic prescribing and SACT EP.
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure safe medication practices.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical prescribing for designated patient groups.
• Promote safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines.
• Contribute to the strategic vision of the pharmacy department.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Leadership

Initiative

Education

Master's Degree in Pharmacy

GPhC registration as a pharmacist

Postgraduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent

Registered independent prescriber

BOPA Passport - adult level 2c

Job description

Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.Person Specification, Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS TrustAddressMount Vernon Cancer CentreRickmansworth RoadNorthwoodHA6 2RNUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS TrustAddressMount Vernon Cancer CentreRickmansworth RoadNorthwoodHA6 2RNUnited KingdomEmployer's website
EssentialMaster's Degree in PharmacyRegistered with General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacistPost graduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalentRegistered independent prescriberBOPA Passport - completion of adult level 2cDesirableLeadership and/or management qualifications
Previous Experience
EssentialExtensive previous hospital experience (post-registration)Experience in providing specialist pharmacist review of people with cancerExperience of delivering clinical pharmacy service and advice relating to the safe use of medicinesExperience of developing and implementing medicines and service related policies for a specialtyExperience in working experience with electronic prescribing systemDesirableExperience as a trainerExperience in project management (including department-wide roles) and evidence of completed outcomesEffective liaison with relevant Trust level committees / groupsExperience of protocol building validation with an e-prescribing systemExperience of assessing risk and developing plans to mitigate that risk
Skills
EssentialGood team player - able to work alone and supervise others when necessaryAble to use initiativeAssertiveGood oral and written communication skillsAbility to prioritise workloadGood organisation skillsAble to work under pressureAccurate and precise attention to detailAbility to maintain and monitor database of medicines and activity related information e.g. medicines expenditure and usageDemonstrates good use of initiative and self-motivationFlexibility to deal with competing demands and interruptionManaging staffShows qualities of leadership in meeting targets of time, cost, quality and performance
Knowledge
EssentialComputer and IT literateCompetency in use of spreadsheets and large databasePreparation of written reports and proceduresWriting and maintaining SOPS, reports and performing auditsDesirableHigh level IT skills (e.g. crystal report)
Other Requirements
EssentialUnderstanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusionRole model our Trust values every day
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMaster's Degree in PharmacyRegistered with General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacistPost graduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalentRegistered independent prescriberBOPA Passport - completion of adult level 2cDesirableLeadership and/or management qualifications
Previous Experience
EssentialExtensive previous hospital experience (post-registration)Experience in providing specialist pharmacist review of people with cancerExperience of delivering clinical pharmacy service and advice relating to the safe use of medicinesExperience of developing and implementing medicines and service related policies for a specialtyExperience in working experience with electronic prescribing systemDesirableExperience as a trainerExperience in project management (including department-wide roles) and evidence of completed outcomesEffective liaison with relevant Trust level committees / groupsExperience of protocol building validation with an e-prescribing systemExperience of assessing risk and developing plans to mitigate that risk
Skills
EssentialGood team player - able to work alone and supervise others when necessaryAble to use initiativeAssertiveGood oral and written communication skillsAbility to prioritise workloadGood organisation skillsAble to work under pressureAccurate and precise attention to detailAbility to maintain and monitor database of medicines and activity related information e.g. medicines expenditure and usageDemonstrates good use of initiative and self-motivationFlexibility to deal with competing demands and interruptionManaging staffShows qualities of leadership in meeting targets of time, cost, quality and performance
Knowledge
EssentialComputer and IT literateCompetency in use of spreadsheets and large databasePreparation of written reports and proceduresWriting and maintaining SOPS, reports and performing auditsDesirableHigh level IT skills (e.g. crystal report)
Other Requirements
EssentialUnderstanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusionRole model our Trust values every dayDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
(SACT).It includes maintaining the EP system, electronic referrals, and electronic Patient Reported Outcome Measures for SACT. The postholder provides support and leadership for all aspects of SACT EP. Additionally, they are responsible for facilitating the delivery of the oncology pharmacy service at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, with a particular focus on electronic prescribing.A key aspect of the role also includes the development of policies and procedures to ensure safe medication practices in relation to electronic prescribing.Apply specialist knowledge to a designated patient group to develop pharmacist prescribing role, undertaking the clinical management and drug treatment of patients under an agreed clinical management plan following diagnosis by a medical practitioner.You will promote the safe, clinically effective and cost-effective use of medicines by providing expert advice on oncology pharmacy issues including clinical, funding, and prescribing issuesAs a member of pharmacy
management team to help deliver a strategic vision for the pharmacy department and business plan in line with cancer centre and trust usAt East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.We run the following hospitals:The Lister Hospital, StevenageNew Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden CityHertford County, HertfordMount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), NorthwoodWe have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.We are committed to a positive
work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.DetailsDate posted15 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary