Job overview
- To clinically verify systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) regimens in accordance with regional sites and in line with BOPA standards for the chemotherapy day units and the inpatient haematology ward.
- To collaborate with the Lead Pharmacists for Cancer Services to ensure the provision of an effective, efficient, and high quality patient focused clinical pharmacy for all patients.
- Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide expert haemato-oncology advice, and make suitable, appropriate interventions.
Main duties of the job
- To obtain the BOPA SACT Passport (if not already held)
- To clinically verify SACT prescriptions on ARIA, including free-of-charge, early access medicine schemes and clinical trials
- To provide specialist pharmaceutical information in relation to SACT
- To support the delivery of the NHS 10 Year Cancer Strategy
- To work with procurement, pharmacy aseptics and the outpatient pharmacies to ensure timely delivery of SACT and supportive medication
- To assist the Lead Pharmacists with updating and implementing policy change
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached
Person specification
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team, negotiating constructively and successfully with team members
- Ability to organise self and others
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with colleagues at all levels
- Demonstrates the ability to work at problems from a unique or different angle.
- Good computer and keyboard skills
- Professional presentation of self
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Desirable
- Proficiency in using ARIA
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of managing individuals or a team within pharmacy, such as dispensary or on the ward
- Advanced communication skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at all levels
- Ability to present a high level of personal credibility
- Ability to work as an inspirational leader to pharmacy and other clinical staff, inspiring confidence in others
- Able to understand, disseminate and present complex information using both verbal and written disciplines
- Fully understands the context in which complex problems arise and can co-ordinate multidisciplinary unit wide interventions
- Demonstrates the ability to ensure that the delivery of patient care is of a high standard and appropriate in meeting the needs and expectations of the patients and their relatives
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering training and education at post graduate level
- Membership of the RPS Faculty
- Politically astute, an understanding of the stakeholders involved in the service
- Demonstrate awareness of healthcare research
- Project Management
- Previous experience of attending Consultant ward rounds/Multidisciplinary meetings
- Understanding of regulations and standards required for Aseptics Product Manufacture such as the Section 10 exemption, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Aseptics Processing.
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- M. Pharm or equivalent (4 years)
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Society
- Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional practice and education, clearly recorded in current professional profile
Desirable
- Diploma / M.Sc. in Clinical Pharmacy
- In-house management training
- Independent prescriber
- BOPA accreditation/ SACT passport holder
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work across all sites
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
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This advert is for Bank Oncology Pharmacist with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £25.26 per hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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