Cancer Pharmacy Service Manager

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a post holder to oversee the Cancer Pharmacy service within the Oncology and Haematology Directorate. You will work with senior clinicians to ensure safe, effective and sustainable delivery of Cancer Pharmacy and SACT pathways.

Responsibilities include day-to-day operational management, governance, workforce planning and recruitment, capacity management, financial oversight and data analysis, with line management of designated staff.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience, Acute operational management experience, in a complex organisation
• Minimum of three years of experience in the NHS
• Experience of supporting or leading service improvement and change initiatives
• Experience of workforce management, Understanding of information governance and data quality requirements, Ability to analyse complex information
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and respond effectively to operational challenges

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational management of Cancer Pharmacy services across the Oncology and Haematology Directorate
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, capacity management, and service improvement initiatives
• Manage governance, financial oversight, data analysis and contract/supplier management
• Collaborate with senior clinicians, pharmacists, nurses, operational managers and external providers to support patient pathways and homecare
• Contribute to directorate planning, service strategy and national/local objectives

Skills

Organisational skills

Decision-making under pressure

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for the overall service management of the Cancer Pharmacy service within the Oncology and Haematology Directorate. Working closely with the Directorate Manager, Clinical Lead, Cancer Consultant Pharmacist and Matron/Deputy Matron, the post holder will support the safe, effective and sustainable delivery of Cancer Pharmacy services and associated SACT pathways. This will include responsibility for day-to-day operational management, service performance, workforce and capacity, financial plans, service improvement, governance, contract and supplier management, data analysis and the line management of designated staff. As a member of the Oncology and Haematology Directorate leadership team, the post holder will work across organisational and professional boundaries and contribute to directorate planning, service strategy, transformation and the delivery of national and local objectives, standards and high-quality patient care., The Service Manager - Cancer Pharmacy is responsible for the overall operational management of Cancer Pharmacy services across the Oncology and Haematology Directorate. The role leads workforce planning, recruitment, capacity management, service performance, governance, financial oversight and service improvement activities to ensure the safe, effective and sustainable delivery of Cancer Pharmacy and SACT services. The postholder will work closely with senior clinicians, pharmacists, nurses, operational managers and external providers to manage operational pressures, support patient pathways, oversee homecare and outsourced services, lead service improvement projects, deliver business and workforce plans and contribute to the future development of Cancer Pharmacy services across the Trust., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience, Acute operational management experience, in a complex organisation
• Minimum of three years of experience in the NHS
• Experience of supporting or leading service improvement and change initiatives
• Experience of workforce management, Understanding of information governance and data quality requirements, Ability to analyse complex information
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and respond effectively to operational challenges Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
• The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
• The Cancer Pharmacy team is a friendly, ambitious and highly collaborative service supporting cancer patients across Oxford University Hospitals. We work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, combining operational excellence with innovation and service development. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is actively shaping the future of cancer pharmacy services through workforce development, digital transformation and service improvement initiatives, while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centred care and staff wellbeing.
• Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust prides itself on investing in its staff through professional development, career progression and staff wellbeing. We offer a supportive environment that encourages continuous development of both individuals and teams, access to development opportunities and the chance to work alongside experienced colleagues across one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. The Churchill Hospital provides specialist cancer and haematology services for the Thames Valley and beyond. The Oncology and Haematology Directorate includes Oncology, Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Palliative Care, chemotherapy day treatment units in Oxford and Banbury, an ambulatory care unit and a 5-bedded emergency triage service. The Directorate also hosts Trust-wide services including Radiation Physics and Protection, Clinical Measurement and Clinical Engineering. The Directorate has close links with the University of Oxford and Cancer Research UK and is internationally recognised for research and innovation, ensuring patients have access to a wide range of clinical trials and new treatments. With an annual turnover of approximately £115 million and around 780 WTE staff, the Directorate is one of the largest within the Trust.
• Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.