Bank Oncology Pharmacist

NHS; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Oncology Pharmacist to join their bank team. This role involves leading a specialist pharmacy service, ensuring compliance with legislation, and providing expert advice to clinicians and patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in oncology pharmacy and clinical reasoning, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Join a team committed to clinical excellence and patient-centered service in a supportive environment that values diversity and well-being.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Pension

Discounts

Wellbeing access

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy with current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in oncology pharmacy and clinical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the specialist pharmacy service of oncology.
• Provide advice for safe and effective use of medicines.

Skills

Clinical Reasoning

Oncology Pharmacy

Medicine Management

Patient-Centered Care

Cytotoxic Medicines

Education

BSc/MSc in Pharmacy

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

To provide an exemplary pharmacy service in accordance with current legislation, accepted professional and ethical standards, and clinical requirements.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for leading, managing, and delivering the specialist pharmacy service of oncology.

To provide advice and support to consultants, other clinicians, and patients, ensuring the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines.

To advise the hospital and its departments on the safe management of medicines, ensuring compliance with current legislation and professional standards.

To promote a multidisciplinary, patient-focused approach to the delivery of an efficient, high-quality healthcare service.

About us

Spire Hartswood Hospital is a well-established provider of private hospital treatments, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and treatments in a comfortable environment. We provide fast access to expert consultants for personalised treatments and aftercare. Our vision is to be recognized as a world-class healthcare provider, bringing together dedicated professionals to develop excellent clinical environments and deliver high-quality patient care.

Job responsibilities

Spire Hartswood Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an Oncology Pharmacist to join the bank team. Responsibilities include:

• Providing an exemplary pharmacy service in accordance with legislation, standards, and clinical requirements.
• Leading, managing, and delivering the specialist pharmacy service of oncology.
• Offering advice and support to clinicians and patients for safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medicine use.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and standards in medicine management.
• Promoting a multidisciplinary, patient-centered healthcare approach.

Person specification

• Degree (BSc/MSc Hons)
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Experience in applying clinical reasoning to complex patient cases
• Experience working in a pharmacy
• Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience, especially in oncology
• Knowledge across pharmaceutical subjects supported by clinical practice experience
• Experience in an independent hospital pharmacy setting
• Experience with cytotoxic medicines and chemotherapy preparation

Additional information

Bank colleagues are paid weekly, with competitive rates and benefits including free onsite parking, pension, discounts, wellbeing access, and training opportunities. We value our heritage and core values: clinical excellence, doing the right thing, caring, simplicity, delivering promises, and celebrating success. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and staff well-being.