Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer Services

NHS; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gillingham seeks a Specialist Pharmacist to enhance clinical services and oversee pharmacy operations. The ideal candidate will manage training programs for medical students, monitor drug expenditure, and conduct research initiatives. This full-time position values individuals who embody collaboration, leadership, and effective patient care practices.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Career development support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in clinical haematology, oncology, and Aseptic services.
• Proven experience delivering responsibilities in previous roles.
• Strong knowledge of medicines in Haematology & Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of enhancing clinical pharmacy services and operations.
• Develop and deliver training programs for medical students.
• Monitor and optimize drug expenditure and cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead and participate in research projects within Pharmacy.

Skills

Problem-solving

Advanced IT skills

Planning and organizing services

Root-cause analysis

Negotiating skills

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council

Specialist postgraduate qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job summary

Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer Services

Division: Cancer & Core Clinical Services

Care Group: Diagnostics and Therapies

Band: 8a

Salary: £55,690 - £62,682 per annum

We are recruiting for a Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer Services who shares our ambition to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, ensuring the Trust remains the first choice for patients and staff.

Working closely with the Lead Pharmacist - Clinical services, the post holder will provide direct patient care and have responsibilities for supporting, managing and developing specific aspects of the Trust-wide Clinical Pharmacy Service including:

• Operationally managing ward rostering and ward cover
• Being the clinical lead for drug shortages
• Leading clinical training and clinical induction

The post holder will also provide and develop clinical pharmacy services to certain specialties and will work closely with the Lead Pharmacist - Education & Quality Development to develop and implement a clinically focused medical education training programme in line with KMMS and KCH curricula.

Main duties

The role involves overseeing and improving clinical pharmacy services, including organizing rotas and implementing policies to enhance patient care. Responsibilities include leading service initiatives, developing prescribing guidelines, and providing specialized clinical advice to healthcare professionals. The position also involves developing and delivering training programs for medical students, monitoring drug expenditure, and implementing cost-saving measures. The role encompasses leading and participating in research projects within Pharmacy and managing and developing clinical pharmacy staff. The role requires strong leadership, effective resource management, and adherence to professional standards to ensure high-quality patient care and service delivery.

Values

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open, and Together. Please reflect these values in your application and employment with the Trust.

We are committed to diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion; our policies ensure fair treatment at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time? We pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients. We are a key partner in healthcare for our local population and aim to deliver this as part of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and support us on this journey.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to patients and the support we offer to staff:

• B - Bold
• E - Every person counts
• S - Sharing and open
• T - Together

Our Trust offers flexible working opportunities and a culture that encourages career development.

Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 275-2509SP-CS

Job locations: Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Gillingham, ME7 5NY

Job responsibilities

Clinical Leadership: Take charge of enhancing and overseeing clinical pharmacy services, ensure smooth operations through rota organization and policy implementation to improve patient care and outcomes. Lead service initiatives and contribute to the development of evidence-based prescribing guidelines, providing expert clinical advice to healthcare teams.

Education Development: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for medical students, fostering collaboration with the Medical Education Team. Support teaching activities and align with educational objectives.

Financial Management: Monitor and optimize drug expenditure, identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies for cost-effective prescribing practices.

Research and Development: Lead and participate in research projects within Pharmacy, manage and mentor staff engaged in research or audit activities.

Management and Leadership: Provide strong leadership, effectively manage and develop clinical pharmacy staff, oversee recruitment, ensure HR policy compliance, maintain professional standards and patient confidentiality, and drive continuous service improvement.

This role requires a proactive approach to clinical pharmacy management, education development, financial stewardship and research advancement to deliver high-quality patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist in the UK (or eligible)
• Specialist postgraduate qualification such as clinical diploma or equivalent experience
• Independent prescriber not essential

Knowledge (Essential)

• Knowledge of regulatory legislation and guidelines
• Expert knowledge across a range of pharmacy services; able to provide highly specialist advice
• Strong knowledge of medicines in Haematology & Oncology

Experience (Essential)

• Significant experience in clinical haematology, oncology and Aseptic services
• Proven experience delivering responsibilities to time in previous roles
• Experience delivering a clinical service in the Specialist Cancer services area
• Experience managing or supervising projects and teams

Skills (Essential)

• Problem-solving, root-cause analysis and solution proposal for complex problems
• Ability to manage and support others; advanced IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Plan, organise and manage services; manage supply chain
• Plan and organise research/audit activities; influencing and negotiating skills
• Experience in handling complex and sensitive information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. For details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance for overseas criminal records checks is available in official guidance.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Road, Gillingham, ME7 5NY

https://www.medway.nhs.uk/