Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer and Technical Services

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist to provide clinical and operational support within a dynamic oncology and technical services environment. This role involves ensuring high-quality pharmacy services for patients, training junior pharmacists, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical knowledge, effective communication skills, and a commitment to professional development. Join a trusted organization that values diversity and invests in its staff, offering a supportive and inclusive workplace where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with GPhC and relevant qualifications.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy and training healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage Cancer and Haematology patients and screen chemotherapy prescriptions.
• Support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist in ensuring safe and efficient services.

Skills

Organisation and prioritisation

Effective communication and presentation skills

Autonomous working

Self-training and development awareness

Education

Pharmacy registration with GPhC

Certificate in Pharmacy Practice

Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy

Fully BOPA Accredited

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Job Summary

To provide clinical, operational, and professional support to the Lead Clinical Pharmacist Oncology Haematology and Technical Services, ensuring a high-quality, efficient pharmacy service to patients and staff within C&W. Additionally, to train and supervise pre-registration and rotational pharmacists in Technical Services and provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service within the Women & Children's Directorate, ensuring the safe, effective, legal, and accurate use of medicines within the specialty.

Main Duties of the Job

The Specialist Pharmacist for Cancer and Technical Services will support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to Medical Oncology patients and users of the Technical Services Unit, including:

• Screening and final checking prescriptions for cytotoxic, clinical trial materials, IV additives, and extemporaneously prepared and over-labeled products.
• Coordinating and assisting in training for pre-registration and junior pharmacists rotating through Cancer Services.
• Focusing ward-based clinical activities around delivering a clinical pharmacy service to a Women and Children's specialty.

About Us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation 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 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. We are rated 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use by the Care Quality Commission.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We are committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and creating an inclusive environment where all voices are valued.

Additional Details

Application timeline, salary details, employment type, working pattern, reference number, and job location are provided for candidate reference.

Job Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Work with clinicians in managing Cancer and Haematology patients.
• Screen chemotherapy prescriptions, including those for clinical trials.
• Manage outsourced chemotherapy products.
• Support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist in ensuring an efficient, safe, and legal service by Technical Services.
• Support the delivery of clinical pharmacy services, including screening and final checking prescriptions.
• Assist in operational planning, workload management, and capacity monitoring of the unit.
• Participate in audits to maintain professional standards.
• Support the professional development of pharmacists and trainees within Cancer and Technical Services.
• Coordinate training and appraisals for pre-registration students and other staff.
• Contribute to policies, procedures, and standards development in Technical Services.
• Liaise with other pharmacy sections to optimize staff utilization.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications (Essential)

• Pharmacy registration with GPhC
• Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
• Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy + pre-registration
• Fully BOPA Accredited

Desirable Qualifications

• Independent Prescribing certification
• BOPA Accreditation
• Additional postgraduate qualifications in clinical pharmacy or oncology

Experience (Essential)

• Experience across multiple clinical specialties
• Training healthcare professionals
• Strong clinical knowledge
• Research involvement

Desirable Experience

• Screening and checking intrathecal cytotoxic chemotherapy
• Education and training in multidisciplinary environments

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Organisation and prioritisation
• Autonomous working
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Self-training and development awareness

Desirable Skills

• Prioritising clinical pharmacy services
• Delegation skills
• Influencing multidisciplinary teams

Personal Qualities (Essential)

• Enthusiasm and positive attitude towards out-of-hours work
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Methodical with attention to detail