Senior Pharmacist, Cancer & Technical Services

Chelwest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Specialist Pharmacist to join the Cancer and Technical Services team at West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth. You will provide high‑quality clinical pharmacy support to oncology and haematology teams and help deliver our unlicensed aseptic unit.

The post offers involvement in new chemotherapy pathways, training in SACT, on‑call duties, and opportunities to lead on medicines optimisation.

Qualifications

• Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the GPHC.
• Hospital pharmacist with ward cover in different clinical areas.
• Experience in a hospital Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
• Certificate in Pharmacy Practice.
• Accredited to clinically screen chemotherapy (SACT).
• Accredited to final check SACT.
• Knowledge of GMP.
• Experience in clinical audit / service improvement.
• Experience of MDT collaboration.
• Supervision and training of other staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-focused pharmacy service to cancer patients within a multidisciplinary team.
• Redesign pharmacy workflows for new Chemotherapy Day Unit and Technical Services Unit.
• Receive formal training and accreditation in SACT screening.
• Support operational running of the unlicensed aseptic unit.
• Develop leadership skills through supervision of rotational and trainee pharmacists.
• Contribute to medicines optimisation through guidelines and audits.
• Deliver ward-based clinical duties as required.
• Participate in on-call and weekend/bank holiday rotas.

Skills

GPHC registered

Hospital pharmacist

Aseptic unit experience

Chemotherapy screening

SACT accreditation

Final check SACT

GMP knowledge

Clinical audit

MDT collaboration

Supervision & training

Education

Certificate in Pharmacy Practice

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Pharmacist Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (With weekends, bank holidays and on calls) Job ref 289-CS-02

Site West Middlesex Hospital Town Isleworth Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum inc. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacist to join our expanding Cancer and Technical Services team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting time to join us at West Middlesex Hospital as we open our new Diagnostic, Treatment and Education Centre, which is projected to double the number of chemotherapy patients treated and expand the range of tumour sites we manage. The new centre, opening in Autumn, will transform the way we deliver cancer care in our community, and you can be part of shaping it. If you’re an enthusiastic, motivated pharmacist looking to take the next step in cancer services and technical services, this is your moment.

As a Specialist Pharmacist, you will provide high‑quality clinical pharmacy support to our oncology and haematology teams, while also contributing to the operational delivery of our unlicensed aseptic unit.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Play a key role within the multidisciplinary team, delivering a patient ‑ focused pharmacy service to cancer patients.
• Contribute to the redesign of pharmacy workflows as we develop our new Chemotherapy Day Unit and Technical Services Unit.
• Receive formal training and accreditation in the clinical screening of systemic anti ‑ cancer therapy (SACT).
• Support the day ‑ to ‑ day operational running of our unlicensed aseptic unit.
• Develop leadership skills through supervision of rotational and trainee pharmacists.
• Drive improvements by taking part in clinical guideline development, audits and quality improvement initiatives in medicines optimisation.
• Deliver clinical ward ‑ based duties as required.
• Participate in on ‑ call, weekend/bank holiday, lunch and late ‑ duty rotas.

You will be a proactive team player with excellent organisational and communication skills, committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the Senior Pharmacist, Cancer & Technical Services, for more detailed information.

Person specification

Essential & Desirable Criteria

• Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the GPHC
• Experience as a hospital pharmacist with ward cover in different clinical areas
• Experience of working in a hospital based Pharmacy Aseptic Unit
• Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
• Accredited to clinically screen chemotherapy
• Accredited to final check SACT
• Knowledge of GMP
• Experience of clinical audit / service improvement
• Experience of working as part of an MDT
• Supervision and training of other staff

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Meena Hunjan Job title Lead Pharmacist Cancer Technical Patient Services Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07947113217 Additional information

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Meena Hunjan (Lead Pharmacist, Cancer, Technical & Patient Services) or Luke Hibbert (Highly Specialised Pharmacist)

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