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Job overview
As a result of the expansion of our team of pharmacists and the reconfiguration of the service, an opportunity exists to join a pro-active, well respected and forward-thinking Pharmacy Oncology Team as a specialist Oncology Paediatric Pharmacist delivering high quality patient care and service to our patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist who is interested in consolidating their clinical and managerial expertise in the areas of Paediatric Oncology. The team already provides and has a well-established service for haematology and oncology.
You will have experience in oncology, haemato-oncology and /or paediatric preferably will have some previous management experience, including service improvement/ development. You will be able to work independently, manage your own workload and have experience in managing / supporting staff.
The post is based at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital where the paediatric service is sited.
Main duties of the job
Key activities include:
- Using your specialist knowledge to provide support for the Paediatric Oncology Service
- Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team to implement changes and develop new procedures and services.
- Pre-assessing patients, reviewing test results and assessing their safety to proceed to treatment.
- Training and mentoring pharmacists and other health professionals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Principal Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in Maidstone, South East, 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 11 Jun 2026.
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