Cancer & Aseptic Services Pharmacist | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking a cancer and aseptic services pharmacist to support patient care by managing the timely provision of chemotherapy doses and supervising junior pharmacists. This role requires a minimum of one year of Hospital Pharmacy experience. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team, contributing to a vibrant healthcare environment focused on collaboration and continuous improvement. Benefits include career development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in Hospital Pharmacy.
• Experience in aseptic services and chemotherapeutic regimens.
• Willingness to supervise junior pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely provision of chemotherapy doses.
• Supervise training and accreditation of junior pharmacists.
• Screen SACT prescriptions effectively.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Minimum 1 year post-registration training

Tools

Chemocare e-prescribing system

Job description

Our two aseptic units are staffed by enthusiastic and committed teams delivering a high number of doses daily across both sites to various specialties. Imperial has one of only three gestational trophoblastic disease centres nationwide.

As a cancer and aseptic services pharmacist, you will be supporting a patient-centred service which is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice.

A main part of your role will be to ensure the timely provision of chemotherapy doses to the chemotherapy day unit and the wards. Once accredited, you will help provide a clinical screening service for SACT and clinical trials, liaising with prescribers, nurses and clinical research teams.

You’ll also play a core role in our ward based service, directly supporting colleagues and patients in line with Trust procedures and national legislation. You will also have the opportunity to develop your management skills through the supervision of our Band 6 rotational pharmacists. Applicants should have excellent organisational and communication skills and be happy to work independently or in a team.

Applicants need at least 1 year post-registration training and experience in Hospital Pharmacy including previous experience in at least one of the relevant areas.
• Play an active role in the day to day running of our aseptic units by managing the final checking workload and releasing of chemotherapy safely to the day unit.
• Be responsible for supervising the training and accreditation of junior pharmacists rotating into aseptics.
• Become familiar with the Chemocare e-prescribing system; supporting prescribers, nurses and pharmacy staff with its use.
• Once accredited - screen SACT prescriptions for oncology, haematology and clinical trials.
• Work closely with a wide range of healthcare professionals to ensure SACT is prescribed safely and efficaciously.
• Proactively support foundation and practice level band 6 pharmacists carrying out the PG Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice.
• Provide cover for the Lead Pharmacist, Aseptic Services as requested.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Aug 2025