Haematology/Oncology Pharmacist

National Health Service; Winchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a senior clinical pharmacist role focused on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT). The post collaborates with Lead Pharmacists to ensure high-quality, patient-centered clinical pharmacy services across cancer pathways.

Key duties include achieving the BOPA SACT Passport, verifying SACT prescriptions on ARIA, and providing expert pharmacology support while supporting NHS Cancer Strategy implementation across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• M. Pharm or equivalent (4 years) and GPhS registration.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Obtain the BOPA SACT Passport.
• Clinically verify SACT prescriptions on ARIA (including free-of-charge, early access schemes and clinical trials).
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical information related to SACT.
• Support delivery of the NHS 10 Year Cancer Strategy.
• Collaborate with procurement, pharmacy aseptics and outpatient pharmacies to ensure timely delivery of SACT and supportive medication.
• Assist Lead Pharmacists with updating and implementing policy change.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

Communication skills

Clinical pharmacy

Education & training

Education

M. Pharm or equivalent (4 years)

GPhS registration (UK)

Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy

Tools

ARIA

Job description

Job summary

To clinically verify systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) regimens in accordance with regional sites and in line with BOPA standards for the chemotherapy day units and the inpatient haematology ward. To collaborate with the Lead Pharmacists for Cancer Services to ensure the provision of an effective, efficient, and high quality patient focused clinical pharmacy for all patients. Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide expert haemato-oncology advice, and make suitable, appropriate interventions.

Main duties of the job

To obtain the BOPA SACT Passport (if not already held)

To clinically verify SACT prescriptions on ARIA, including free-of-charge, early access medicine schemes and clinical trials

To provide specialist pharmaceutical information in relation to SACT

To support the delivery of the NHS 10 Year Cancer Strategy

To work with procurement, pharmacy aseptics and the outpatient pharmacies to ensure timely delivery of SACT and supportive medication

To assist the Lead Pharmacists with updating and implementing policy change

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over 500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Details

Date posted 23 October 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number 251-FCSS3344-PHAR

Job locations Basingstoke and Winchester Basingstoke and Winchester SO22 5DG United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications EssentialM. Pharm or equivalent (4 years)Registered with the General Pharmaceutical SocietyPost graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalentEvidence of continuous professional practice and education, clearly recorded in current professional profileDesirableDiploma / M.Sc. in Clinical PharmacyIn-house management trainingIndependent prescriberBOPA accreditation/ SACT passport holder Experience & Knowledge EssentialExperience of managing individuals or a team within pharmacy, such as dispensary or on the wardAdvanced communication skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at all levelsAbility to present a high level of personal credibilityAbility to work as an inspirational leader to pharmacy and other clinical staff, inspiring confidence in othersAble to understand, disseminate and present complex information using both verbal and written disciplinesFully understands the context in which complex problems arise and can co-ordinate multidisciplinary unit wide interventionsDemonstrates the ability to ensure that the delivery of patient care is of a high standard and appropriate in meeting the needs and expectations of the patients and their relativesDesirablePrevious experience of delivering training and education at post graduate levelMembership of the RPS FacultyPolitically astute, an understanding of the stakeholders involved in the serviceDemonstrate awareness of healthcare researchProject ManagementPrevious experience of attending Consultant ward rounds/Multidisciplinary meetingsUnderstanding of regulations and standards required for Aseptics Product Manufacture such as the Section 10 exemption, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Aseptics Processing. Skills & Ability EssentialAbility to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team, negotiating constructively and successfully with team membersAbility to organise self and othersExcellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with colleagues at all levelsDemonstrates the ability to work at problems from a unique or different angle.Good computer and keyboard skillsProfessional presentation of selfEnthusiastic and self-motivatedDesirableProficiency in using ARIA Other Specific Requirements EssentialAbility to work across all sitesDesirableFull UK driving licence and access to a car Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBasingstoke and WinchesterBasingstoke and WinchesterSO22 5DGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBasingstoke and WinchesterBasingstoke and WinchesterSO22 5DGUnited KingdomEmployer's website