Highly Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer and Technical Services

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare institution in the Greater London area is seeking a Highly Specialist Pharmacist to deliver exceptional clinical services for cancer and haematology patients. This full-time role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, leading clinical trials, and mentoring junior pharmacists, ensuring a high-quality pharmacy service. Candidates must hold a relevant vocational Masters, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and have a commitment to ongoing professional development. Strong leadership and clinical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner.
• Clinical practice in Cancer Services.
• Proven ability to train and educate at the postgraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical pharmacy services in Haematology and Oncology.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient care.
• Manage cancer clinical trials and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy expertise

Leadership skills

Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams

Strong communication skills

Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Education

Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy + pre-registration training

Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council

MSc in Clinical Pharmacy

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice – Oncology Module

Tools

Clinical Trials Management

Aseptic Preparation & Dispensing of Medicines Course

Accreditation in Intrathecal Cytotoxic Chemotherapy

Job description

Highly Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer and Technical Services

The closing date is 18 December 2025

The post holder will have significant clinical input into the clinical aspects of the Haematology and Oncology services, in order to provide a high quality, efficient pharmacy service to patients and staff within C&W.

They are expected to lead by example in the specialisms of oncology, haematology and palliative care and ensure a consistently high quality clinical pharmacy service is delivered to these patients and other clinical areas that utilise technical services products, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will deputise for the Lead Divisional Pharmacist for Haematology, Oncology and Technical Services in their absence.

Although this post is based at the Chelsea site, the post holder will be involved in working collaboratively across sites and will be required to attend meetings at the West Middlesex site or work from West Middlesex site occasionally.

Main duties of the job

Key Working Relationships:

• Pharmacy staff
• HR
• pATIENTS

Are you ready to make a real difference in Oncology and Haematology? An exceptional career opportunity awaits an experienced clinical pharmacist with a genuine passion for patient care and innovation. Join our dynamic team where every day brings new challenges and rewards, working side by side with the Lead Divisional Pharmacist for Haematology, Oncology, and Aseptic Services. The Chelsea site has just completed the newly refurbished aseptic services unit.

You’ll become a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, collaborating with clinicians, nurses, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to deliver outstanding care. We’re seeking a proactive, resilient, and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is driven to improve services for our patients.

Your clinical expertise will be complemented by well‑honed management and training skills, supporting and mentoring junior colleagues as they develop their careers. You’ll also play a crucial role in managing cancer clinical trials involving aseptic preparation and work closely with our Pharmacy Clinical Trials Manager, ensuring trial integrity and patient safety.

If you have a passion for training and a commitment to ongoing learning, you’ll find this role especially rewarding. In return, we’ll support your professional growth within a friendly, inclusive and forward‑thinking team dedicated to excellence.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England’s top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital – along with award‑winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description and main responsibilities as per attached Job Description and Personal Specification document.

See attached JD – Main duties are to lead on pharmacy Clinical services in Haematology and Oncology.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy + completion of pre‑registration training year
• Registered as a practising pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of completion of the following course: Aseptic Preparation & Dispensing of Medicines Course (University of Leeds)
• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice – Oncology Module
• Evidence of completion of the following courses: OAspectics for Section Managers (London Pharmacy Education and Training) or equivalent Advanced Aseptic Preparation (King’s College Hospital)

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner
• Clinical practice in Cancer Services
• Delivering training and education at postgraduate level
• Previous accreditation in Intrathecal Cytotoxic Chemotherapy fulfilling the competences for pharmacist addition to the Intrathecal register
• Clinical audit to improve practice
• Experience as an advanced clinical pharmacist practitioner, able to demonstrate a high level of competency (e.g. equivalent to achieving 'excellence' in the majority of competencies in all clusters within the Advanced Level Competency Framework, except R&D, which should be at Foundation level).
• Dispensing and monitoring clinical trials
• Experience of managing an aseptic production unit including GMP
• Experience in management of others

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
• Identify and manage risks and implements risk management procedures
• Awareness of and commitment to the Clinical Governance Agenda
• Ability to identify and prioritise clinical pharmacy services.

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiasm for the position.
• Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
• Ability to cope well within a busy environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£64,156 to £71,148 a year incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

289-CS-234

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust