Specialist Oncology Pharmacist, Kingston | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London seeks a Specialist Oncology Pharmacist to coordinate and deliver oncology pharmacy services. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality patient care and support prescribing in oncology clinics. The role demands experience in cancer services, strong clinical knowledge, and effective communication skills. Opportunities for professional development and a generous study leave policy are included.

Benefits

Generous study leave policy

Opportunities for development

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must have experience in clinical oncology pharmacy service delivery.
• Certification in non-medical prescribing is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver oncology pharmacy services.
• Provide specialized advice on medicines use.
• Clinically screen prescriptions according to BOPA standards.

Skills

Experience in cancer services

Clinical oncology knowledge

Non-medical prescribing

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

This is a new, high-profile post created to meet the growing needs of the service. You will be mainly based in the Sir William Rous Unit at Kingston Hospital, working as part of the partnership between Kingston Hospital and The Royal Marsden.

As a Specialist Oncology Pharmacist, you will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality patient care, working closely with senior Pharmacy, Medical, and Nursing leads to deliver the best possible service. The role is suited for a pharmacist with some experience in cancer services who wishes to develop specialist clinical knowledge while leading and managing a service.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the clinical oncology pharmacy service to oncology patients receiving anti-cancer treatments at the Sir William Rous Unit, including outpatient, day unit, and out-of-hospital care. Two days per week will involve working as an independent prescribing pharmacist within oncology clinics, reviewing patients and supporting their care. You will have access to our generous study leave policy (up to 10 days per year) and funding support for essential learning.

1. Coordinate, deliver, and optimise clinical oncology pharmacy services at the Sir William Rous Unit.
2. Lead the day-to-day specialist oncology pharmacy team service for NHS patients, including outpatient and out-of-hospital care.
3. Provide specialised pharmaceutical advice and support to senior medical and nursing staff regarding medicines use.
4. Clinically screen Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy prescriptions according to BOPA standards.
5. Use non-medical prescribing to support outpatient clinics, lead patient consultations, and work with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient care.

About The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust:

We are a world-leading cancer centre committed to offering the best cancer care and advancing research. Employing over 4,500 staff across two hospitals and a Medical Daycare Unit, we provide a stimulating environment with opportunities for development and flexible working.

We value life and strive for excellence in all we do. We seek employees who share our values and can contribute to our ongoing success.

For more details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

1. Lead and participate in the daily coordination and delivery of the clinical oncology pharmacy service.
2. Support prescribing at the individual level, optimizing drug therapy considering risk/benefit.
3. Clinically screen SACT prescriptions per BOPA standards.
4. Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient drug use.
5. Review medication incident reports and conduct root cause analyses to improve patient safety.

This advert closes on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.