Oncology Pharmacist – Specialist Care, On‑Call

The Methodist Church in Britain; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Employer and employee pension

Spire for you rewards

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free off-site parking

Wellbeing support

On-going development

Job summary

Spire Southampton Hospital is seeking an Oncology Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team on a permanent full-time basis. The role focuses on assessing patients’ medicines needs, prescribing and safeguarding medicines, and advising consultants and nurses on safe, cost-effective use across the hospital.

The post is oncology-focused, hospital-based, with one week in four on call and Saturday mornings. Current GPhC registration and hospital experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree, educated to degree level.
• Current GPhC registration.
• Post-qualifying hospital experience is essential.
• Specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge, especially in oncology.
• Diploma in clinical pharmacy is desirable.
• Non-medical prescribing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' medicines needs, including those with complex requirements.
• Diagnose, monitor, prescribe and safeguard medicines within competence.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate movement of medicines within the hospital.
• Provide empathetic, personalised care to patients.
• Advise consultants and nurses on safe, cost-effective medicine use.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and consultants to improve outcomes.
• Suggest new processes to improve health outcomes and safety.
• On call one week in four.

Skills

Oncology pharmacy

GPhC registration

Hospital experience

Medication safety

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Spire Southampton Hospital is seeking an Oncology Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team on a permanent full-time basis. The role focuses on assessing patients’ medicines needs, prescribing and safeguarding medicines, and advising consultants and nurses on safe, cost-effective use across the hospital.

The post is oncology-focused, hospital-based, with one week in four on call and Saturday mornings. Current GPhC registration and hospital experience are essential.