Band 7 Pharmacist – Oncology

Pertemps; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced Band 7 Pharmacist for an oncology role in Southend-On-Sea. The ideal candidate will have NHS oncology pharmacy experience and strong clinical knowledge of anti-cancer therapies. Responsibilities include optimizing patient outcomes and leading clinical governance initiatives. This locum position offers a daily rate of £312 for a three-month duration, Monday to Friday, with a view to extend.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy oncology setting is necessary.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Must have completed SACT Passport (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical pharmacy input to oncology services.
• Support safe prescribing and administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies.
• Lead on clinical governance and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

NHS oncology pharmacy experience

Strong clinical knowledge of systemic anti-cancer therapies

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Education

GPHC Registration

Tools

ChemoCare prescribing system

Job description

Overview

Band 7 Pharmacist – Oncology (NHS Experience Required)
Location: Southend-On-Sea, Essex
Contract: Locum
Rate: £312 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30, to start ASAP
Duration: Three months initially, with view to extend

About the Role

As a key member of our oncology pharmacy team, you will:

• Provide expert clinical pharmacy input to oncology and haematology services.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
• Support the safe prescribing, preparation, and administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT).
• Lead on clinical governance, audits, and service improvement initiatives within oncology.
• Act as a mentor for junior pharmacists and contribute to staff development.

About You

We are seeking a pharmacist who can hit the ground running in a busy oncology setting. You must have:

• NHS oncology pharmacy experience
• Proven experience with ChemoCare prescribing system
• Completed SACT Passport (mandatory)
• Strong clinical knowledge of systemic anti-cancer therapies
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• GPHC Registration

Interested? Apply Now

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a copy of your CV to [e-mail], one of our team will immediately be in contact with you.