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Job summary
Interview Date: 16th June 2026
Due to team expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Band 8a Lead Aseptic Services Pharmacist.
Our Pharmacy department has a strong clinical presence in all areas. We have an establishment of over 100 members and enjoy an excellent reputation within the Trust where we provide patient-centred Clinical Pharmacy Services to inpatients and outpatients (in the form of Pharmacist Led Clinics) at Barnsley Hospital.
We are an innovative and forward-thinking department who over recent years has invested in a host of technical improvements. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding. This is an exciting time to be joining the team as electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) is fully embedded and we are using Quality Improvement (QI) methodology to reprofile and optimise all aspects of the pharmacy service, and we welcome and routinely implement ideas around doing things differently.
We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to help lead our Aseptic Services Unit. As well as being able to demonstrate strong leadership and service development skills, you will also be able to exercise advanced clinical skills as a prescriber of TPN and whilst clinically verifying chemotherapy and biologic prescriptions.
Main duties of the job
To manage, provide professional leadership and act as the Responsible Pharmacist for the Aseptic Services Unit, ensuring Cytotoxic and CIVAS preparations are of high quality, safe and compliant with legal and national standards.
Manage the Quality Management System to ensure effective management of audit, governance structures, SOPs, deviations, change control, CAPA systems, facilities, training and documentation.
To clinically verify chemotherapy prescriptions and where necessary advising and liaising with oncologists and haematologists regarding dose alterations and optimisation.
To be an active member of the nutrition support team (NST).
To clinically verify biologic treatment for Rheumatology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients where necessary liaising with specialist pharmacists and medical consultants regarding dose alterations and optimisation.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Details
- Date posted: 27 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8a
- Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9163-0542E-05-2026
- Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services
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This advert is for 0542 - Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services with Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Barnsley, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £57,528 to £64,750 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jun 2026.
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