Band 3 Senior Clinical Pharmacy Assistant - Cancer Services
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is a tertiary referral Cancer Centre with five outpatient day case units, four inpatient wards and many outpatient clinics
We are looking for a highly motivated and organised Senior Clinical Pharmacy Assistant to join our Cancer Services Clinical Pharmacy team.
This is a pivotal role supporting the operational delivery of cancer pharmacy services, with a particular focus on coordinating Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) activity. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centred care through the coordination of clinical workflows and robust administrative processes.
You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team contributing to improving patient experience and service efficiency.
If you are keen to work within a highly specialised cancer service supporting life-changing treatments, then this is the role for you.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality assistant pharmaceutical support to clinical pharmacy teams within cancer services
* Act as a liaison administrator for SACT day units, supporting the scheduling and coordination of treatment
* Support day-to-day operational delivery of the service by coordinating clinical activity across multiple teams
* Work closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nursing staff, cancer teams, and wider clinical services
* Assist in managing patient pathways, ensuring timely and efficient progression through treatment
* Contribute to the organisation and optimisation of treatment scheduling, supporting service capacity and flow
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation and data systems
* Ensure all work is undertaken with strict confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail
About You
We are looking for an individual who is:
* Highly organised with strong administrative and coordination skills
* Has a level 2 Pharmacy qualification and is experienced in working within a pharmacy, healthcare, or clinical environment
* Confident working in a multidisciplinary team setting
* Able to prioritise workload in a fast-paced, dynamic service
* An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
* Committed to maintaining high standards of patient care and safety
* Proficient in IT systems and data management
Previous experience in cancer services, SACT services, or hospital pharmacy would be advantageous but is not essential.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 01 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-1099724
- Job locations: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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