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

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Rotational Cancer and Aseptic Services Pharmacist to enhance the delivery of innovative treatments for cancer patients. You will be responsible for working with multi-disciplinary teams to provide high-quality pharmacy services and maintain compliance with various pharmaceutical guidelines. Ideal candidates should have expertise in clinical haematology and oncology, demonstrating a commitment to patient care and quality service delivery. This role offers a chance to contribute to vital cancer objectives and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Competence to clinically screen prescriptions for parenteral and oral products.
• Ability to screen, dispense, and issue intrathecal injections.
• Knowledge of chemotherapy treatments and liaison with Oncology and Haematology teams.

Responsibilities

• Clinically screen all prescriptions for approved chemotherapy regimens.
• Liaise with clinical teams regarding chemotherapy treatments.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and guidelines including GMP, GCP, and GDP.

Job description

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 personalised 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 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, 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.

Contact

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

STAR values

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.

Key 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 Authorised 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 Aspetic 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 cytotoxics, epidurals, intrathecals, antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, high risk injectables and novel agents.

Please see attached Job Description for more details

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025