Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist in Oncology to join their team at Private Care at Guys, London. The role involves managing a high-quality pharmacy service focused on patient care in oncology, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Excellent benefits and competitive salary based on experience are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Comprehensive health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards (post-registration).
• Previous experience of working in Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery and management of a patient-centric systemic anti-cancer pharmacy service.
• Work closely with the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy service delivery

Oncology experience

Aseptic Production Unit experience

Education

MPharm or equivalent

Postgraduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent

Tools

Mosaiq

BD Cato

Meditech

Job description

Job summary

Role: Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology)

Site: Private Care at Guys, Central London - part of London Bridge Hospital

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Mon-Fri 0900-1730 with contribution to lates, Saturday and on-calls on a rota basis

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience with Excellent Benefits

We're looking for a Specialist Clinical Oncology Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at Private Care at Guys, part of London Bridge Hospital currently rated "Outstanding by the CQC."

London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK's largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care. Spread over three main buildings and five outpatient centres, it is home to a number of specialist units and teams across a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedic, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will participate in the delivery, management and development of a high quality, proactive, cost effective, safe and responsive patient-centric systemic anti-cancer (SACT) pharmacy service at London Bridge Hospital: Private Care at Guys. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with (& at times deputise for) the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology and other members of our multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that our patients are able to safely access the very latest treatments in oncology.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group, we offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe caring for our employees empowers them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect their invaluable contributions. As a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with options to buy or sell leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts with over 800 retailers

Job details

Posted on: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference: E0115-0047388

Location: Private Care at Guys, Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9RT

Job responsibilities

The successful post holder will participate in the delivery, management and development of a high quality, proactive, cost effective, safe and responsive patient-centric systemic anti-cancer (SACT) pharmacy service at London Bridge Hospital: Private Care at Guys. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with (& at times deputise for) the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology and other members of our multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that our patients are able to safely access the very latest treatments in oncology and haematology.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• MPharm or equivalent
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Qualifications (Desirable):

• Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent

Experience (Essential):

• Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards (post-registration)
• Previous experience of working in Oncology
• Practical experience in an Aseptic Production Unit & GMP

Experience (Desirable):

• Mosaiq, BD Cato, Meditech knowledge

Additional requirements include a DBS check and current UK professional registration.