Cancer Services Clinical Pharmacist

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated clinical pharmacist to join their oncology and haematology team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide pharmaceutical care across cancer services, supporting patients in various settings. As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will ensure the effective verification of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy prescriptions and contribute to the development of pharmacy services. With a commitment to professional growth and inclusivity, this position promises high job satisfaction and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

NHS Pension

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Flexible Working

Family-Friendly Policies

Comprehensive Occupational Health Services

Funding for Qualifications

CPD Opportunities

Wellbeing Activities

Qualifications

• Provide effective clinical pharmacy service to cancer services.
• Verify SACT prescriptions including clinical trials.
• Support non-medical prescribing in cancer services.

Responsibilities

• Join an experienced pharmacy team providing oncology and haematology support.
• Participate in multidisciplinary cancer services team collaboration.
• Provide timely verification of SACT for main and outreach sites.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Oncology

Haematology

Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)

Non-Medical Prescribing

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Clinical Pharmacy Experience

Tools

MyCare (EPIC)

Chemocare v

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Client:

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Role Summary

To provide an effective clinical pharmacy service to the cancer services speciality, including work with patients in inpatient, day case and outpatient settings.

Clinically verify Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) prescriptions including Clinical Trials.

To support the role of Pharmacist non-medical prescribing in cancer services.

To participate in the wider pharmacy service and its development in response to patient care needs.

About the Role

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More About the Role

Job summary

This post provides a unique opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and provide pharmaceutical care across Cancer Services (oncology and haematology).

The post holder will be embedded into the experienced Eastern cancer services pharmacy team, which includes six cancer services clinical pharmacists and a specialist medicines management technician. The team provides oncology and haematology ward support, Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) verification, clinical trial SACT verification, and JACIE accredited transplant service support. The team collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary cancer services team, including doctors, nurses, and non-medical prescribers.

As a key member of the Trust, you’ll be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients when they need it most.

The full job description outlines the key responsibilities for the role, and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience required. For more details, please view the attached job description linked to the advert.

We seek a self-motivated candidate capable of working independently and as part of our team. The candidate should be able to provide a competent and efficient ward-based service and support other team members with timely verification of SACT for our main and outreach sites.

You will join our team at an exciting time, as we become further integrated into multidisciplinary developments within the wider cancer SACT service. The Trust's implementation of the MyCare (EPIC) system has modernised our services, currently running parallel with the Chemocare v database. We are also beginning planning for the Peninsula-wide Beacon Oncology module of EPIC.

Our prescribing pharmacists are committed to supporting non-medical prescribing (NMP) clinics and the SACT day-case unit, with all pharmacists being qualified prescribers or in training. Our department plays an integral role in the current cancer services strategy to expand NMP clinics rapidly to meet increasing SACT demand. We have pharmacist workstations in our newly integrated haematology/oncology SACT day unit to provide excellent patient-focused care.

As valued members of the cancer services team, and with scope for development, our pharmacists enjoy high job satisfaction.

Weekly Working Hours: Participation in 7-day working, including on-call, late duties, bank holidays, and weekends as part of your contracted hours.

Interview date: Friday 6th June 5

For further information and to arrange an informal visit to meet the team, please contact: Libby Hardy, Principal Pharmacist, Cancer Services. Tel: [contact details].

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

The Trust was established in April 2, bringing together expertise from both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Covering Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, with over [number] staff, we are the largest employer in Devon. Our services cover more than [number] square miles, providing emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also deliver integrated health and social care services, primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment and research collaborations enable us to deliver world-class care.

Our values underpin all we do. Join us as we continue our journey of service integration and development.

We prioritize staff well-being through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities. We support your professional growth through funding for qualifications, CPD, and placements.

Benefits include staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, NHS Pension, cycle-to-work, and more. If interested, we look forward to hearing from you.