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 healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Manager for its Cancer & Clinical Trials unit. This role involves managing the pharmacy team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, and leading service development in Oncology and Haematology. The ideal candidate will possess a pharmacy degree and have significant experience in clinical pharmacy. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in cancer pharmacy services.
• Recognised expertise in Oncology and Haematology.
• Leadership experience in a clinical pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage cancer & Clinical Trials pharmacy team.
• Support screening of SACT prescriptions.
• Lead the development of Cancer Pharmacy services.

Skills

Expertise in Oncology and Haematology

Leadership skills

Pharmacy management

Education

Pharmacy degree

Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacy Manager Cancer & 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

Overview: It is an exciting time to be joining the Pharmacy Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital. We now 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 our Pharmacy team are looking to develop our services to the next level. We are looking for an experienced Cancer Pharmacist who is up for the challenge and opportunity 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 the screening of SACT prescriptions. You will also 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.

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

Clinical Responsibilities

• To maintain a 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 role

• To manage the cancer & Clinical Trials pharmacy team in accordance with Organisation policy and procedures, for example, 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 the absence of 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 coming into 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 implementation and delivery of a patient centred medicines management / pharmacy service to Oncology and Haematology patients.
• To provide strategic advice to the Clinical Director for Pharmacy 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 Wednesday 12 Nov 2025.