Band 7 - Senior Technical/Cancer Services Pharmacist

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Watford is seeking a highly motivated Senior Pharmacist to enhance their cancer services team. The role requires strong leadership and technical expertise in clinical haemato-oncology, providing critical support to patients while ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on professional growth and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• MPharm or equivalent and General Pharmaceutical Council registration required.
• Leadership skills and experience in oncology and haematology essential.
• Familiarity with GCP, GMP, and NHSQA standards expected.

Responsibilities

• Support Pharmacy Technical/Cancer Services Manager in leading quality pharmacy services.
• Provide pharmaceutical advice and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Contribute to daily manufacturing operations and clinical service for cancer patients.

Skills

Technical and practical knowledge of GMP

Prescription Monitoring

Clinical audit and research

Critical appraisal skills

Leadership ability

Education

MPharm or equivalent overseas degree

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Certificate in Pharmacy Practice

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a highly self-motivated and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacist to join our team at Watford General Hospital.

The successful candidate will have experience in clinical haemato-oncology as well as technical services.

They will be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and be eager to become a key member of the team--bringing fresh ideas and contributing to service improvement.

The post holder will possess leadership skills, a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, and a proactive approach to supporting service development.

The department offers a stimulating, friendly, and professionally rewarding environment, where staff are supported in developing their clinical and technical expertise.

We are proud of our team's efforts in redesigning services and embracing technology to deliver a high-quality service for our patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Pharmacy Technical/Cancer Services Manager in leading and developing high-quality Pharmacy Technical and Cancer Services across the Trust.

They will provide pharmaceutical advice, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards (including GCP, GMP, and NHSQA), and contribute to the efficient, safe, and cost-effective use of medicines.

Responsibilities include supporting daily manufacturing operations, maintaining the Pharmaceutical Quality System, providing clinical advice to cancer patients and healthcare staff, and contributing to audits and research.

The role also involves professional and legal supervision within the Pharmacy Technical / Cancer Services Department, ensuring the health and safety of both staff and patients.

The post holder must be a registered pharmacist and either hold or be working towards a Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-IC-10150-A

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0BH

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential

• MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree).
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).

Desirable

• MSc/Diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
• Pharmacist Non-Medical prescriber.
• Post graduate training in the Preparative/Production services.

Knowledge: Essential

• Technical and practical knowledge of GMP.
• Prescription Monitoring.
• Computer and IT Literate.
• Knowledge of economics of healthcare.
• Understanding the role of the MHRA.
• Understanding of licensing regulations and their application to hospital.
• Understanding of clinical trials.
• Legislation governing Clinical Trials.
• Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy issues.
• NHS organisational structure.
• Health and Safety.
• Critical appraisal skills.
• Preparation of written reports and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice including Medicines legislation and professional code of ethics.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead and work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of patients with relation to the provision of information on safe effective medicines use.
• An understanding of clinical governance and the role of the pharmacist in the clinical governance agenda.

Desirable

• Well-developed therapeutic and clinical pharmacy knowledge in appropriate areas.
• Demonstrates an understanding of quality risk management.
• Knowledge of clinical oncology or haematology.

Experience: Essential

• Post registration experience as a hospital pharmacist providing a pharmacy service to oncology and haematology patients.
• Experience within a range of technical specialties.
• Experience in providing clinical services to cancer patients.
• Clinical Trials/GCP.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of clinical audit, practice research, implementation of procedures and protocols.
• Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting, retrieving information and producing reports.
• Experience of ChemoCare or other chemotherapy electronic prescribing system.

Desirable

• Experience in technical pharmacy production in pharmaceutical industry or hospital setting.
• Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement and change projects.
• Training Pre-registration Pharmacists and Junior Staff.

Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential

• MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree).
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).

Desirable

• MSc/Diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
• Pharmacist Non-Medical prescriber.
• Post graduate training in the Preparative/Production services.

Knowledge: Essential

• Technical and practical knowledge of GMP.
• Prescription Monitoring.
• Computer and IT Literate.
• Knowledge of economics of healthcare.
• Understanding the role of the MHRA.
• Understanding of licensing regulations and their application to hospital.
• Understanding of clinical trials.
• Legislation governing Clinical Trials.
• Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy issues.
• NHS organisational structure.
• Health and Safety.
• Critical appraisal skills.
• Preparation of written reports and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice including Medicines legislation and professional code of ethics.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead and work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of patients with relation to the provision of information on safe effective medicines use.
• An understanding of clinical governance and the role of the pharmacist in the clinical governance agenda.

Desirable

• Well-developed therapeutic and clinical pharmacy knowledge in appropriate areas.
• Demonstrates an understanding of quality risk management.
• Knowledge of clinical oncology or haematology.

Experience: Essential

• Post registration experience as a hospital pharmacist providing a pharmacy service to oncology and haematology patients.
• Experience within a range of technical specialties.
• Experience in providing clinical services to cancer patients.
• Clinical Trials/GCP.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of clinical audit, practice research, implementation of procedures and protocols.
• Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting, retrieving information and producing reports.
• Experience of ChemoCare or other chemotherapy electronic prescribing system.

Desirable

• Experience in technical pharmacy production in pharmaceutical industry or hospital setting.
• Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement and change projects.
• Training Pre-registration Pharmacists and Junior Staff.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0BH

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0BH

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)