Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in Central London seeks a Senior Specialist Clinical Oncology Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Team at Private Care at Guys. This full-time role involves managing a proactive oncology pharmacy service and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have an MPharm degree and GPhC registration, along with essential experience in delivering pharmacy services in oncology. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, including private healthcare and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• MPharm or equivalent is mandatory.
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• At least 2 years of experience in clinical pharmacy service after registration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a patient‑centric anticancer pharmacy service at London Bridge Hospital.
• Collaborate with the Lead Pharmacist and multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards

Previous experience of working in Oncology

Practical experience in an Aseptic Production Unit & GMP

Education

MPharm or equivalent

Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Tools

Mosaiq

BD Cato

Meditech knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Senior Specialist Clinical Oncology Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at Private Care at Guys, part of 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. Spread over three main buildings and five outpatient centres, it is home to a number of specialist units and teams across a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedic, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.

Role Details

Role: Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology)
Site: Private Care at Guys, Central London – part of London Bridge Hospital
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon‑Fri 0900‑1730 with contribution to lates, Saturday and on‑calls on a rota basis)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive depending on experience with excellent benefits

About Us

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work closely with (and at times deputise for) the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology and other members of our multidisciplinary teams to ensure that patients are able to safely access the latest treatments in oncology and haematology.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• MPharm or equivalent
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Postgraduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
• Independent Prescriber

Experience (Essential)

• Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards (post‑registration)
• Previous experience of working in Oncology
• Practical experience in an Aseptic Production Unit & GMP

Experience (Desirable)

• Mosaiq, BD Cato, Meditech knowledge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer: HCA Healthcare UK
Address: Private Care at Guys, Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9RT

Website: https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/