Cancer & Aseptic Services Pharmacist | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Swindon is offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Cancer and Aseptic Services Pharmacist. The successful candidate will clinically screen prescriptions, liaise with oncology teams, and supervise aseptic preparation. This role is key in providing patient-focused services and supporting high-risk injectable products. Join us to help achieve national cancer treatment objectives with a commitment to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Competence in clinically screening prescriptions and interpreting relevant blood results for chemotherapy and other indications.
• Competence in dispensing intrathecal injections according to guidance.
• Experience liaising with Oncology and Haematology teams and providing clinical support.
• Experience supervising aseptic preparation and ensuring compliance with GMP, GCP, GDP and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Clinically screen all prescriptions for parenteral and oral products.
• Liaise with the Oncology and Haematology teams regarding chemotherapy treatments.
• Supervise day-to-day preparation of products and release for use.
• Coordinate treatment provision to the Day Therapy Unit and other medical wards.

Skills

Clinically screening prescriptions

Interpreting blood results

Liaising with Oncology teams

Supervising aseptic preparation

Coordinating treatment provision

Job description

Overview

Band 7 Cancer and Aseptic Services Pharmacist

Do you want to be part of a breakthrough moment in the delivery of innovative treatments for cancer patients as we transform 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 help achieve national cancer objectives, such as early diagnosis and personalised care for our patients. Your expertise in specialist clinical haematology and oncology will support the development of a resilient cancer and aseptics service locally. 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, and maintain 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])

Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a guiding principle, driving us towards 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.

Responsibilities

• To be competent to clinically screen all prescriptions for parenteral and oral products against approved chemotherapy regimens, including checking and interpreting blood results (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 coordinate 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 GMP, GCP, 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 cytotoxics, epidurals, intrathecals, antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, high-risk injectables and novel agents.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Competence in clinically screening prescriptions and interpreting relevant blood results for chemotherapy and other indications.
• Competence in dispensing intrathecal injections according to guidance.
• Experience liaising with Oncology and Haematology teams and providing clinical support.
• Experience supervising aseptic preparation and ensuring compliance with GMP, GCP, GDP and related standards.
• Ability to work with aseptic teams to coordinate treatment provision to Day Therapy Unit, haematology inpatient unit and other wards.
• Awareness of regulatory and safety requirements including Medicines Act and COSHH.

Please see attached Job Description for more details.

This advert closes on Friday 12 Sep 2025.