Specialist Oncology Pharmacist

EssentialMPharm or equivalentRegistered as a pharmacist with the GPhCSpecialist postgraduate certificate in pharmacy practice or equivalent knowledge and experienceIndependent prescribing qualification or willingness to work towardsDesirableSpecialist postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent knowledge and experience

Experience

EssentialProven experience of good performance in previous postsPrevious experience of working within oncology providing a pharmacy service to oncology wardsExperience in supervising and organising staff and workEvidence of basic teaching and tutoring in a hospital setting through training others e.g. preregistration / foundation training pharmacists and pharmacy techniciansDesirableo Previous experience of working within aseptics - Radiopharmacy, chemotherapy, TPN, CIVAS or manufacturing

Knowledge

EssentialBasic pharmaceutical care needs of oncology patientsAwareness of current legislation and regulations, including COSHH and Health & Safety at Work ActAn awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to oncology patientsDemonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of aseptics/ parenterals e.g. formulation, stability, administration, legal issuesUnderstanding of stock control systemsKnowledge of safe and secure handling of medicines requirementsUnderstanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislationDemonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiativesDesirableClinical /Technical knowledge of: o Oncology o Aseptic Dispensing for NHS patients o Parenteral TherapyUp to date, practical knowledge of all aspects of GMP and QA

Skills

EssentialAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to detailAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressureDemonstrates ability to perform accurate complex calculations and numeracy skillsAbility to plan, prioritise and organise selfAble to work unsupervised and under pressureIT literate; able to use Microsoft office with intermediate IT skills including, accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programmesDemonstrates effective customer service skillsGood team workerEvidence of good ward practiceAble to communicate complex information effectively using clear and spoken English (Verbal and written)Able to communicate effectively
Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialMPharm or equivalentRegistered as a pharmacist with the GPhCSpecialist postgraduate certificate in pharmacy practice or equivalent knowledge and experienceIndependent prescribing qualification or willingness to work towardsDesirableSpecialist postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent knowledge and experience

Experience

EssentialProven experience of good performance in previous postsPrevious experience of working within oncology providing a pharmacy service to oncology wardsExperience in supervising and organising staff and workEvidence of basic teaching and tutoring in a hospital setting through training others e.g. preregistration / foundation training pharmacists and pharmacy techniciansDesirableo Previous experience of working within aseptics - Radiopharmacy, chemotherapy, TPN, CIVAS or manufacturing

Knowledge

EssentialBasic pharmaceutical care needs of oncology patientsAwareness of current legislation and regulations, including COSHH and Health & Safety at Work ActAn awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to oncology patientsDemonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of aseptics/ parenterals e.g. formulation, stability, administration, legal issuesUnderstanding of stock control systemsKnowledge of safe and secure handling of medicines requirementsUnderstanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislationDemonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiativesDesirableClinical /Technical knowledge of: o Oncology o Aseptic Dispensing for NHS patients o Parenteral TherapyUp to date, practical knowledge of all aspects of GMP and QA, EssentialAble to complete documentation accurately with attention to detailAble to accurately follow written procedures under pressureDemonstrates ability to perform accurate complex calculations and numeracy skillsAbility to plan, prioritise and organise selfAble to work unsupervised and under pressureIT literate; able to use Microsoft office with intermediate IT skills including, accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programmesDemonstrates effective customer service skillsGood team workerEvidence of good ward practiceAble to communicate complex information effectively using clear and spoken English (Verbal and written)Able to communicate effectivelyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal
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Job summaryBarts 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 the highly motivated and innovative cancer pharmacy clinical team.This job presents an exciting opportunity for you to further develop your expertise in all aspects of oncology. You will gain clinical and technical experience from working within our well-established team of oncology pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.The position is based at St Bartholomew's Hospital but you will also visit other sites within Barts Health. You will clinically screen all chemotherapy prescriptions, both IV and Oral, for Medical and Haemato-oncology patients including Stem Cell Transplant, 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 to develop your skills and knowledge.Main duties of the jobThe main focus of the role is on the following outcomes: To provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service, working closely with the pharmacy oncology team, the multidisciplinary ward team and the dispensary team To support the Cancer Leads in promoting high quality, cost effective prescribing for patients at Barts Health. This may include: Participation in ward rounds and discharge planning Medication history taking, drug therapy audit and drug use review Assisting the department implement and audit adherence to the National Strategy and NICE guidelines Drawing up prescribing guidelines for department use and inclusion in the Trust formulary Drawing up shared care guidelines for selected medicines and evaluations of new drugs to support requests for use. Supporting the Directorate in managing their drug budget Optimising medication usage for Cancer patients As a member of the Pharmacist Band 7
team, the post holder will: Assist the Highly Specialist Oncology Pharmacist in promoting high quality, cost-effective and safe prescribing in the Cancer Directorate and to assist in the development of clinical pharmacy services. Provide clinical pharmacy services to Medical and Haemato-oncology, Haematology and Endocrine wards. Provide clinical pharmacy supportAbout usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and
compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.DetailsDate posted03 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
58,133 to 65,261 a year