Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous hospital Pharmacy experience as a Clinical Pharmacist
- Experience
Extensive experience of working in oncology and haematology
- Experience
Experience of working in a pharmacy aseptic unit
- Experience
Experience in the provision of pharmacy expertise to the clinical governance agenda, e.g. risk management, health and safety
- Experience
Experience of electronic prescribing of chemotherapy
- Education & Qualifications
Master’s degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent) plus pre-registration training resulting in registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist
- Education & Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy qualification or proven level of equivalent experience
- Education & Qualifications
Independent Prescribing qualification, or willingness to work towards qualification
- Education & Qualifications
Oncology Pharmacy Course
- Education & Qualifications
Current Good Clinical Practice qualification
- Skills, abilities & knowledge
Knowledge of current issues in oncology pharmacy practice and medicines legislation
- Skills, abilities & knowledge
Demonstrates commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- Skills, abilities & knowledge
Knowledge of and ability to provide expert advice on the use of medicines to treat patients with malignant disease, including review of complex medication regimes and advanced level of reasoning and judgement
- Skills, abilities & knowledge
Has the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education & Qualifications
Member of BOPA
Job overview
As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology & Haematology you will provide an oncology and haematology clinical pharmacy service to our chemotherapy day unit and inpatient ward.
Part-time / flexible working may be considered for the right candidate You will be a source of advice for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals for cancer services, will develop other pharmacists' skills by supporting rotations in cancer services and will participate in multidisciplinary and governance meetings.
The post holder will deputise for Accountable Pharmacist for the aseptic unit in their absence and provide professional pharmacist support to the aseptic production unit; this will include clinically screening prescriptions for chemotherapy and authorising final release of products for administration to patients.
Main duties of the job
Key areas of responsibility include:
Provide person centred care and ensure that pharmaceutical care for cancer services patients is safe, effective and cost-effective.
Liaise with commissioners, including NHS England, to ensure correct funding channels for the use of all medication.
Act as an authorised pharmacist in the pharmacy aseptic unit.
Provide support to the palliative care team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology & Haematology with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust in King's Lynn, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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