Senior Oncology Pharmacist - Advanced Practice & Leadership

Velindre Cancer Centre; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist in Oncology to join our expanding cancer services. You will provide pharmaceutical expertise across cancer treatments, collaborate with clinical teams, implement new medicines, and help grow prescribing in a dynamic, supportive environment.

This post offers a comprehensive induction, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to develop a specialist cancer pharmacy career within a leading NHS organisation serving 1.5

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Pharmacy and GPhC registration with Independent Prescriber.
• Postgraduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• RPS Core Advanced level practice or equivalent experience.
• BOPA Passport accreditation to level 2c.
• Commitment to CPD and professional development.
• Awareness of GMP and GCP.
• Membership of national specialist pharmacist groups.
• Accredited tutor for postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacists in developing and maintaining pharmaceutical services to Velindre NHS Trust.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to implement new medicines and innovative ways of working.
• Support the growth of prescribing in cancer care and contribute to service development.

Skills

VUNHST values & behaviours

Good communication

Team player

Innovative

Leadership

Confidential handling

Emotional resilience

Prioritisation under pressure

Negotiation & influence

Education

Masters in Pharmacy

GPhC Registered with Independent Prescriber

MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

RPS Core Advanced level / equivalent

BOPA Passport level 2c

CPD commitment

GMP/GCP awareness

National specialist pharmacist group membership

Postgraduate clinical pharmacy tutor accreditation

Tools

e-prescribing system

Job description

Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist in Oncology to join our expanding cancer services. You will provide pharmaceutical expertise across cancer treatments, collaborate with clinical teams, implement new medicines, and help grow prescribing in a dynamic, supportive environment.

This post offers a comprehensive induction, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to develop a specialist cancer pharmacy career within a leading NHS organisation serving 1.5