Lead Pharmacist - Paediatric Oncology

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Basildon is seeking a Lead Pharmacist specialized in Paediatric Oncology. This role involves providing specialist clinical pharmacy services and leading a high-quality pharmacy service. Ideal candidates will possess an MPharm, clinical pharmacy experience, and paediatric knowledge. Competitive salary of £55,690 annually is offered, with potential for part-time work.

Qualifications

• MPharm registered.
• Clinical pharmacy hospital experience required.
• Experience in paediatrics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to paediatric oncology.
• Take part in pharmacy weekend/on-call services.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy services

Paediatric experience

Independent prescriber

Education

MPharm

Post graduate paediatric and/or oncology diploma

Job description

Lead Pharmacist - Paediatric Oncology

The closing date is 23 September 2025

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Pharmacy team as a Lead Pharmacist for Paediatric Oncology Antimicrobials, Critical and Palliative Care, suitable for band 7 to 8a progression.

You will provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice to paediatric oncology (and support the adult oncology service), demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness.

You will lead and develop a high-quality pharmacy service to patients.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties

• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and advice to paediatric oncology (and adult oncology), demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness.
• Take part in the provision of general clinical, dispensary and pharmacy weekend / on call services.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Lead Pharmacist role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Experience

• MPharm registered
• Clinical pharmacy hospital experience
• Paediatric experience

Qualifications

• MPharm
• Independent prescriber
• Post graduate paediatric and/or oncology diploma

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£55,690 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)