# Clinical Pharmacist (Cancer Services) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-pharmacist-cancer-services/490331fb-f9a7-448c-a644-7ca536acc169 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-pharmacist-cancer-services/490331fb-f9a7-448c-a644-7ca536acc169.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Reading - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Pharmacist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-07T13:03:19.943Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Berkshire/Reading/Royal_Berkshire_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacist/Pharmacist-v8041777 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8041777?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist (Cancer Services) An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our Cancer Services pharmacy team, supporting patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and other specialist treatments at the Berkshire Cancer Centre. About the role You will work alongside the Berkshire Cancer Centre and Clinical Haematology Team to deliver safe, timely and patient-centred pharmaceutical care across oncology and haematology. You will also work closely with Pharmacy Aseptic Services, contributing to the preparation and supply of chemotherapy and other high-risk medicines. As part of a team of Band 7 Cancer Services Pharmacists, you will support the training and development of rotational Band 6 pharmacists. About you You will be a pharmacist with a genuine interest in cancer services and well-developed clinical and technical skills. You will be confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team and committed to medicines optimisation, patient safety and continuous professional development. Development and support We are committed to supporting your progression. You will have access to a structured training and development plan, and the opportunity to develop specialist practice and leadership skills within a supportive team focused on improving outcomes for patients with cancer. Working with us We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. ### Main duties of the job - To deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service in oncology and haematology, supporting in- and outpatients under the supervision of the Senior Lead Pharmacist – Oncology and Haematology. Actively involved in the clinical verification, safe and timely preparation and supply of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and aseptically prepared products. Responsible for providing professional and technical support in the preparation of SACT and maintenance of quality management systems in the Aseptic Dispensary. To support the development and continual improvement of the clinical pharmacy service to Oncology and Haematology Clinics. To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist where appropriate. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role. ## Person Specification ### Education **Essential** - Current registered Member of GPhC - Masters Degree in Pharmacy or UK recognised equivalent (from an accredited University registered with GPhC). - Post graduate Clinical Certificate or equivalent relevant experience **Desirable** - Independent prescribing qualification or working toward - Member of the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) - Member of Royal College of Pharmacy - Leadership Training ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive Multi-disciplinary teamwork - At least 2 years post-registration relevant Hospital Pharmacy Experience - Recent Clinical pharmacy/ward Pharmacy experience - Extensive patient contact in a clinical setting - Clinical pharmacy experience in Oncology/Haematology - Experience of working in a Aseptic services environment **Desirable** - Clinical pharmacy experience in Oncology/Haematology - Experience of handling aseptically dispensed chemotherapy products. - Risk and Incident assessment and investigations - Experience of policy and procedure writing - QA experience ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 139.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=603) - [relocation policy (pdf, 572.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1764) - [cancer services b7 jd (pdf, 184.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10351090) - [behaviours framework 2022 (pdf, 2.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2970) - [probation policy & procedure (pdf, 559.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1640) - [leadership behaviours framework (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2718) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.