# Principal Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-paediatric-oncology-pharmacist/34a17baa-afe8-4a90-8237-6d52129e1de2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-paediatric-oncology-pharmacist/34a17baa-afe8-4a90-8237-6d52129e1de2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - **Town:** Maidstone - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Pharmacist - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 22.5 hours per week (Full time or Part time considered) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T18:02:10.459Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Maidstone/Maidstone_Tunbridge_Wells_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v7975245 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7975245?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mtw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills- **Essential** - Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Good time management ### Qualifications **Essential** - Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy - Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council - Post-graduate diploma or MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent - 1 years Pre-Registration training **Desirable** - Attendance at relevant study days/courses in Oncology / Haematology - Membership of Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group - Carry BOPA SACT passport - Completed NMP course - Good Clinical Practice - (GCP) in Clinical Trials ### Experience/ Knowledge **Essential** - At least 3 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy - Experience of delivering a high quality clinical pharmacy service in Oncology/ Haematology or Paediatrics - Experience of managing and co-ordinating staff - Experience of writing SOPs - Experience of training staff - Good clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines **Desirable** - Evidence of service development and improvement - - Knowledge of the current changes within the NHS; including productivity and efficiency and patient safety ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 63.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2762) - [pharmacy - job pack (pdf, 473.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2005) - [tips when completing your application (pdf, 50.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2920) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 368.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10331981) ## 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.