Cancer & Aseptic Services Pharmacist

Integrated Care System; Swindon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Integrated Care System as a Cancer & Aseptic Services Pharmacist in Swindon. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering innovative treatments to cancer patients and will work within a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include clinical screening of prescriptions, aseptic preparations, and managing pharmacy services with a focus on quality and safety. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Pharmacy, be registered with the GPhC, and have relevant clinical experience, particularly in oncology.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with a Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in clinical roles, particularly in oncology and haematology.
• Knowledge of aseptic services and related regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused pharmacy services in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Prepare and release high-risk injectable medications.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to support treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Registered with the GPhC

Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy

Job description

Go back Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cancer & Aseptic Services Pharmacist

The closing date is 17 August 2025

Band 7 Cancer and Aseptic Services Pharmacist

Do you want to be a part of a breakthrough moment in the delivery of innovative treatments for our cancer patients as we transform the NHS Pharmacy Aseptic service?An exciting opportunity is now available for a Rotational Cancer and Aseptic Services Pharmacist at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

By working together, we can achieve national cancer objectives, such as early diagnosis and personalized care for our patients. Our cancer patients will benefit from your expertise in the specialist clinical haematology and oncology field, thereby supporting the development of a resilient and suitable cancer and aseptic service locally.

A supported development pathway from Band 6 to Band 7 may be available for the right candidate, offering a structured opportunity for progression based on experience and performance.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to provide patient-focused pharmacy services to both outpatients and inpatients. You will also work as part of the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit supporting the aseptic preparation and release of high risk injectable or infusional products, as well as maintaining a high quality, safe and efficient level of service delivery through the management of the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) and efficiency savings.

For further information, an informal discussion or opportunity to visit please contact:

Tiffany Chan, Lead Pharmacist in Cancer Services on 01793 605341 ([e-mail])

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Job responsibilities

To be competent to clinically screen all prescriptions for parenteral and oral products against approved chemotherapy regimens, including checking and interpreting blood results. This may include non-cancer indications such as rheumatology.

To be competent to screen, dispense and issue intrathecal injections according to Trust and National Guidance.

To liaise with the Oncology and Haematology teams regarding chemotherapy treatments, and provide advice and clinical support as required.

Work with the Accountable pharmacist to ensure, maintain and develop facilities, equipment and work practices to achieve the highest technical standards.

Act as an Authorized Pharmacist and supervise day-to-day preparation of products and release for use in accordance with local, regional and national guidelines.

To work closely with the Aseptic technical team and Cancer Pharmacy Team to co-ordinate treatment provision to the Day Therapy Unit, haematology inpatient unit and other medical wards requiring high risk injectable medicines.

To ensure Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit is operating in accordance with current legislation and guidance including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services, RPSGB Code of Ethics, Health and Safety, Medicines Act, COSHH and Departmental Procedures.

To be able to perform final release of products purchased as unlicensed ready to administer doses from Specials Manufacturers, and maintain competence in this area.

To be fully aware of the processes used to accurately and consistently prepare, dispense and release a wide range of aseptic products including cytotoxic, epidurals, intrathecal, antibiotics, parenteralnutrition, high risk injectables and novel agents.

Please see attached Job Description for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Master of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent training and experience
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• CPD in line with GPhC recommendations
• Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Evidence of further training with aseptic services such as TSET Aseptic Services for Managers, quality risk management or change management training

Experience

• Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
• Demonstrable experience of providing clinical pharmacy services in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of handling complex clinical problems
• Managing and implementing changes
• Oncology and Haematology clinical experience
• Experience of working within an Aseptic Services and Good Manufacturing Practice

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.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£46,148 to £52,809 a yearper annum pro rata