Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

Barts Health Nhs Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dynamic individual for an oncology pharmacy position at St Bartholomew's Hospital. This role offers the chance to develop clinical skills and gain valuable experience within a highly motivated cancer pharmacy team. Responsibilities include screening chemotherapy prescriptions, delivering clinical services, and participating in various projects. The ideal candidate will contribute to the innovative oncology services and participate in the trainee pharmacy assistant program to further enhance their expertise.

Qualifications

• Dynamic individual with a passion for oncology.
• Experience in clinical skills development within pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Clinically screen all chemotherapy prescriptions for patients.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services at ward level and clinics.
• Complete assigned project and audit work.
• Provide outstanding oncology services from the Chemotherapy Services Unit.
• Participate in the trainee pharmacy assistant program.

Job description

Overview

Barts Health has an opportunity for a dynamic individual within their state‑of‑the‑art oncology pharmacy department. This post offers an individual the opportunity to develop their clinical skills in the area of oncology and contribute to a highly motivated and innovative cancer pharmacy clinical team.

The position is based at St Bartholomew's Hospital and will also involve visits to other sites within Barts Health.

The role is designed to develop expertise in all aspects of oncology. You will gain clinical and technical experience by working within a well‑established team of oncology pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Responsibilities

• Clinically screen all chemotherapy prescriptions (IV and oral) for medical and haematology patients, including stem cell transplant patients.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services at ward level and in clinics.
• Complete assigned project and audit work, including guideline preparation, new drug submissions, financial reporting, and staff training.
• Provide patients with outstanding oncology services, working from the Chemotherapy Services Unit (CSU), Clinical Trials, and Oncology Clinical services.
• Participate in the trainee pharmacy assistant program, gaining competence through developmental activities and exposure to a wide variety of cancer pharmacy activities.

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The group is committed to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation, continually improving all services for patients. Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and to provide safe, compassionate care to patients in east London and beyond. We value inclusion and promote an environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging.