Locum Band 8A Oncology Pharmacist in Guildford

Pulse Healthcare; Guildford; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare seeks an experienced Band 8a Oncology Pharmacist to join the Guildford hospital pharmacy team, delivering specialist clinical services for oncology and haematology patients.

You will support the safe delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), screen prescriptions, and work with MDTs to optimise patient outcomes in a leading healthcare setting. GPhC registration and hospital oncology experience are essential.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration with extensive hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experience in oncology and haematology services.
• Competent in clinical screening and verification of SACT prescriptions.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services for oncology and haematology patients.
• Undertake clinical screening and verification of SACT prescriptions.
• Support safe and effective use of cancer medicines per guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise treatment pathways and outcomes.
• Contribute to governance, service development and medicines optimisation initiatives.

Skills

GPhC registration

Hospital pharmacy experience

Oncology & haematology experience

Clinical screening of SACT

Communication and leadership

Organisational skills

Job description

Locum Band 8A Oncology Pharmacist in Guildford

Guildford

Job Title: Specialist Pharmacist – Oncology & Haematology (SACT)
Banding: Band 8a
Location: Guildford
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Hourly Rate: £37-44
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 8a Oncology Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team in Guildford. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled pharmacist with extensive hospital and oncology experience to provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to oncology and haematology patients within a leading healthcare setting.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and maintain the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services for oncology and haematology patients.
• Undertake clinical screening and verification of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) prescriptions.
• Support the safe and effective use of cancer medicines in line with local and national guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise treatment pathways and patient outcomes.
• Contribute to clinical governance, service development, and medicines optimisation initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, including oncology and haematology services.
• Competent in the clinical screening and verification of SACT prescriptions.
• Strong knowledge of cancer treatments, chemotherapy protocols, and supportive care medicines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

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