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Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacist to join our expanding Cancer and Technical Services team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting time to join us at West Middlesex Hospital as we open our new Diagnostic, Treatment and Education Centre, which is projected to double the number of chemotherapy patients treated and expand the range of tumour sites we manage. The new centre, opening in Autumn, will transform the way we deliver cancer care in our community, and you can be part of shaping it. If you’re an enthusiastic, motivated pharmacist looking to take the next step in cancer services and technical services, this is your moment.
Main duties of the job
As the Deputy Lead Pharmacist, you will be responsible for all aspects of the professional management of the Technical Services section of the Pharmacy, including the clinical input into prescribing and administration of chemotherapy, in order to provide a high quality, efficient pharmacy service to patients and staff within the Trust.
You will: • Be the accountable pharmacist for the aseptic unit on the WM site • Work closely with the Lead Technician, Technical Services to ensure governance and operational oversight of the service. • Play a key role within the multidisciplinary team, delivering a patient‑focused pharmacy service to cancer patients. • Take a key role in the redesign of pharmacy workflows as we develop our new Chemotherapy Day Unit and Technical Services Unit. • Oversee service developments, and support the development of business cases. • Drive improvements by taking part in clinical guideline development, audits and quality improvement initiatives in medicines optimisation. • Lead by example in the specialisms of oncology, haematology and technical services. • Deliver clinical ward‑based duties as required. • Participate in on‑call, weekend/bank holiday, lunch and late‑duty rotas.
You will be a proactive team player with excellent organisational and communication skills, committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Meena Hunjan (Lead Pharmacist, Cancer, Technical & Patient Services). • Telephone: 020 8321 6935 • Email: [email protected]
Person specification
Education & Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
- Extensive experience in Technical Services
- Extensive experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner in cancer services
- PTQA Diploma or equivalent experience
- Variety of clinical practice including medicine and surgery
- Experience of managing others (including recruitment, PDRs)
- Experience in service management and service improvement
- Experience of supporting or leading the development of a PQS
- Clinical audit to improve practice
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
- Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff
- Ability to identify and prioritise clinical pharmacy services
- Identifies and manages risks
- Experience of training others
- Can demonstrate innovation
- Good communication skills (oral & written)
Desirable
- Pharmacist Independent prescriber
- Experience of dispensing and monitoring clinical trials
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This advert is for Deputy Lead Pharmacist, Cancer & Technician Services with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £72,719 - £83,505 per annum incl. HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Jul 2026.
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