Band 7 Pharmacist - Oncology

Pertemps Medical Milton Keynes; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is looking for a Band 7 Pharmacist with NHS experience in oncology for a locum position in Southend-on-Sea. The role involves providing clinical input to oncology services, supporting prescribing of anti-cancer therapies, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate must have strong clinical knowledge and be GPHC registered. The position offers a daily rate of £312, with hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy oncology setting is essential.
• Proven experience with ChemoCare prescribing system.
• Completion of SACT Passport is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical pharmacy input to oncology and haematology services.
• Optimize patient outcomes in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Support safe prescribing and administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies.
• Lead clinical governance and service improvement initiatives within oncology.
• Mentor junior pharmacists and contribute to staff development.

Skills

NHS oncology pharmacy experience

ChemoCare prescribing system

Strong clinical knowledge of systemic anti-cancer therapies

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Education

GPHC Registration

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. 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 For This Position

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