Lead Clinical Pharmacist - IP Oncology

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Lead Clinical Pharmacist for its Oncology pharmacy team. The role involves leading a high-quality clinical pharmacy service, providing training, and ensuring patient-focused care. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including private healthcare and generous leave options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Comprehensive flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent required.
• Postgraduate diploma and GPhC registration essential.
• Independent Prescriber status required.

Responsibilities

• Lead service and professional development in oncology pharmacy.
• Audit and monitor KPIs, develop training for staff.
• Provide mentorship to pharmacists and technical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Oncology knowledge

Clinical pharmacy

Education

Masters in clinical pharmacy

Postgraduate diploma

Job description

Job summary

Role: Lead Clinical Pharmacist IP Oncology

Location: The Harley Street Clinic, Central London

Full time: 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract between Monday-Friday, with contribution to weekend and on-call on a rota basis

Salary: Competitive with benefits, including private healthcare

HCA Healthcare UK are recruiting for a Lead Clinical Pharmacist (IP) to join our Oncology pharmacy team based at The Harley Street Clinic, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.

Based in London's medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient-centred service across our world-renowned campus that houses several centres of excellence from Complex Oncology to Cardiac to Diagnostics.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be a key member of the pharmacy leadership team, responsible for developing, monitoring, and leading on the provision of a high-quality, patient-focused, clinical pharmacy service that consistently meets the needs of all service users.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are 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 prioritize both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe caring for our employees empowers them to provide exceptional care for our patients. We offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect their invaluable contributions, including:

• 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 leading hospitals
• Private pension contributions that increase 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 discounts for all facilities, including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience, competitive, plus benefits

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: E0115-0047382

Job locations: The Harley Street Clinic, 35 Weymouth Street, London, W1G 8BJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Lead Clinical Pharmacist (IP Oncology) will lead service and professional development, audit and monitor KPIs, and be a key stakeholder for relevant QIPs. You will develop and provide training, education, and mentorship to pharmacists and technical staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
• Postgraduate diploma
• Registration with GPhC
• Independent Prescriber

Experience (Essential):

• Specialist knowledge and experience within Oncology and Cancer Services in a hospital setting
• Experience leading a team of pharmacists

Additional checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.