Pharmacy Manager Cancer and Clinical Trials | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead the Cancer and Clinical Trials pharmacy team. You will manage clinical responsibilities, provide leadership, and enhance the pharmacy services. Applicants must possess a pharmacy degree and have experience in oncology. Competitive salary and flexible working hours available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a clinical pharmacy setting, particularly in oncology.
• Ability to lead and mentor pharmacy staff.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Cancer & Clinical Trials pharmacy team.
• Support all aspects of the work of the Pharmacy Cancer Team.
• Contribute to clinical decisions about SACT prescriptions.

Skills

Expertise in Oncology

Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Leadership Skills

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Manager Cancer and Clinical Trials

• Department: Pharmacy
• Band 8b £64,455 - £74,896 per annum, pro rata
• Hours: 30 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

It is an exciting time to be joining the Pharmacy Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital. We have a fully refurbished Pharmacy Department and a State of the Art Aseptic Unit based within our new Cancer Centre. Cancer Services in Milton Keynes are developing rapidly, and as a Pharmacy team we are looking to develop our services to the next level. We are seeking an experienced Cancer Pharmacist who is ready to lead the growth and development of our Cancer Pharmacy service.

• You will be a member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team and will support all aspects of the work of the Pharmacy Cancer Team, including screening of SACT prescriptions.
• You will contribute to weekend and out of hours provision across the Trust.
• You will be one of two experienced senior Cancer Pharmacists who work together to lead the Cancer Pharmacy Team.
• You will have the opportunity to develop your own skills and undertake your own professional development. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss the role further:

Contacts:

• Tel: [phone] or email Tejal Gorasia, Pharmacy Manager at [e-mail]
• Tel: [phone] or email Jill McDonald, Associate Director of Pharmacy at [e-mail]

Clinical Responsibilities

To maintain clinical expertise and develop particular areas of interest as appropriate and relevant to the substantive role and in accordance with the Trust and Pharmacy strategy. To be recognised as an expert within Oncology and Haematology clinical pharmacy speciality.

Clinical Service Organisation and Management

• To manage the Cancer & Clinical Trials pharmacy team in accordance with Organisation policy and procedures (e.g., pharmacy rotas including cover for sickness, vacancies and leave) and performance management.
• To deputise for the Clinical Director for Pharmacy at high-level meetings within the area of specialism in their absence or at the request of the Clinical Director for Pharmacy or the Deputy Chief Pharmacist.

Education and Training Responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive induction programme in cancer services and Clinical Trials for all new members of staff joining Pharmacy.
• To ensure each member of staff within cancer services & Clinical Trials has a comprehensive training package tailored to their grade and duties, in accordance with MHRA and quality assurance standards.

Expert Practice

• To provide strategic advice to the Clinical Director for Pharmacy to enable the implementation and delivery of a patient-centred medicines management/pharmacy service to Oncology and Haematology patients.
• To provide strategic advice to enable implementation and delivery of a high-quality, growing clinical trials portfolio.

Professional Leadership

• To be recognised as having attained the highest levels of pharmaceutical expertise in Oncology and Haematology.
• To expand the boundaries of the pharmacy profession.

Professional Role

• To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• To be professionally accountable for actions and advice.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

This advert closes on Friday 10 Oct 2025