Band 7 pharmacists

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare provider located in Kemp Town Estate is seeking a Band 6 pharmacist to coordinate patient care delivery across adult oncology and paediatrics. The role involves supporting the Lead Pharmacist in developing clinical services and contributing to clinical governance. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6 months hospital experience and a desire to rotate through different oncology services. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, with training available for advanced oncology pharmacist roles.

Qualifications

• Band 6 pharmacist with a minimum of 6 months hospital experience.
• Desire to rotate through adult and paediatric oncology.
• Ability to develop and coordinate clinical pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care delivery for oncology patients.
• Support the Lead Pharmacist in developing clinical services.
• Contribute to clinical governance and education.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Managerial potential

Education

Postgraduate certificate in relevant field

Job description

Overview

The post holder will undertake 6‑9 month rotations across adult oncology / haematology, aseptics and paediatric oncology, coordinating direct patient care at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (RACH) and Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCU).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care delivery for paediatric and adult oncology patients.
• Support the Lead Pharmacist in developing, evaluating and coordinating clinical pharmacy services.
• Contribute to clinical governance: clinical risk, audit, education and teaching.
• Authorise chemotherapy prescriptions on the Chemocare® prescribing system and assist in procedure and guideline writing.

Qualifications

• Band 6 pharmacist with a minimum of 6 months hospital experience or working towards a postgraduate certificate.
• Desire to rotate through adult and paediatric oncology with technical services training provided.
• Strong communication, teamwork and managerial potential to progress to advanced oncology pharmacist roles.

UHSussex is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.