Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London seeks a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to deliver and manage a patient-centric oncology pharmacy service. The role requires extensive experience in oncology and clinical pharmacy delivery. The ideal candidate will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care and have the opportunity for career development. Comprehensive benefits and a commitment to employee wellbeing are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience in Oncology.
• Experience in delivering education & training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage a proactive anti-cancer pharmacy service.
• Work closely with the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology.
• Ensure access to the latest treatments in oncology.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy service delivery

Oncology experience

Aseptic production knowledge

Education & training in pharmacy

Meditech knowledge

Education

MPharm or equivalent

Post-graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy

Tools

Mosaiq

BD Cato

Meditech

Job description

Role: Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology)

Site: London Bridge Hospital, Private Care at Guys Central London

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Mon-Fri with contribution to lates; Saturday and on-calls on a rota basis

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience with Excellent Benefits

Posted: 23 Sep 2025 | Closes: 23 Oct 2025

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Specialist Clinical Oncology Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK’s largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care, with a multidisciplinary focus across orthopaedic, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.

The successful post holder will participate in the delivery, management and development of a high quality, proactive, cost effective, safe and responsive patient-centric systemic anti-cancer (SACT) pharmacy service at London Bridge Hospital: Private Care at Guys. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with (& deputise for) the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology and other MDT members to ensure patients can access the latest treatments in oncology.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care about delivering the best care, supporting your career, and providing working conditions that support health and wellbeing.

What you’ll bring

• MPharm or equivalent (essential)
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Post-graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent (essential)
• Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards (essential, post-registration)
• Previous experience in Oncology (essential - post-registration minimum 3 years)
• Practical experience in an Aseptic Production Unit & GMP (essential)
• Previous experience of managing staff (desirable)
• Independent Prescriber qualification or willing to undertake (desirable)
• Experience delivering education & training to undergraduate & postgraduate pharmacy and multidisciplinary staff (desirable)
• Mosaiq, BD Cato, Meditech knowledge (desirable)

Benefits and culture

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive range of flexible benefits to support our employees, including holiday entitlement, private healthcare, pension contributions, travel schemes, life assurance, and family-friendly policies. This role includes eligibility for the benefits listed below.

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Private healthcare insurance for treatment at our hospitals
• Private pension contribution
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work
• Group Life Assurance and other protections
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Career development opportunities and staff discounts