Cancer Services Pharmacist

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist to develop their knowledge and skills in Cancer Services. You will be supported by a team of experienced Pharmacists working to provide chemotherapy to patients across east Kent.

You will collaborate with our Oncology and Haematology Pharmacists, as well as the Aseptic Production Unit and Dispensary teams, to ensure the safe and appropriate supply of chemotherapy.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide clinical pharmacy input into oncology/haematology prescriptions generated from Chemotherapy Units across the Trust.
2. Support the Aseptics Unit in supplying systemic anticancer and clinical trial medical products.
3. Identify risk management issues and develop safe systems of practice within the chemotherapy units.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals called 'We care', which empowers frontline staff to lead improvements daily. We seek compassionate individuals to join us on this journey to better serve patients, families, and carers.

Applicants should prepare their own applications. Use of AI in applications may lead to rejection, but support for disabilities is available.

If a Certificate of Sponsorship is needed to work in the UK, it must be declared on the application. We can sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa for roles at Band 5 and above.

Job responsibilities

Access the full Job Description and Person Specification in the Documents section below. For further queries, contact the line manager using the details provided.

Person Specification

Experience

• Post-registration hospital experience demonstrating clinical competence in various environments.
• Experience across a range of clinical specialties.

Skills

• Demonstrate 'usually' or 'consistently' competent levels in General/ Foundation Level Framework.

Knowledge

• Understanding of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in diverse clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Four-year Master's degree in Pharmacy from a UK School of Pharmacy or an equivalent qualification recognized by The General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to reveal any criminal convictions.