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Job summary
Role: Senior Specialist Pharmacist (Oncology & Haematology)
Site: The Harley Street Clinic & Leaders in Oncology Care, Central London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday, with contribution to on-call and weekend requirements
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience with Excellent Benefits
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Specialist Pharmacist with specialist experience in Oncology and Haematology to join our Pharmacy Team at our Leaders in Oncology Care site, currently rated "Outstanding by the CQC. Our flagship hospital and outpatient centre in Central London, is dedicated to carrying out innovative, inpatient and day-case cancer treatment. It's fully equipped to deliver a range of cancer treatments in calm and comfortable surroundings.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Specialist in Oncology and Haematology, you will participate in the delivery, management, and development of a high quality, proactive, cost effective, safe and responsive patient-centric systemic anti-cancer (SACT) pharmacy service. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology and other members of our multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that our patients are able to safely access the very latest treatments in oncology and haematology.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Specialist Pharmacist youll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Details
- Date posted: 29 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience Competitive dependent on skills & Experience + Benefits
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: E0115-26-0062
- Job locations: Leaders in Oncology Care, 95 Harley Street, Marylebone, LONDON, W1G 6AF, United Kingdom, The Harley Street Clinic, 35 Weymouth Street, LONDON, W1G 8BJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- To develop and maintain a pharmacy service that is proactive and responsive to the needs of patients and service users
- Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmaceutical service including prescription monitoring and supply, provision of drug information, evidence-based practice and patient counselling, including participation in ward rounds.
- Provide medicines advice and information to improve prescribing within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), using evidence-based medicine guidelines.
- To contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures, guidelines and standards aimed at improving medicines management and patient safety
- To contribute to the vision and development of Pharmacy Clinical Services and associated team development.
- To promote, develop and contribute to practice research.
- To establish links with HCA and external Pharmacists to benchmark medicines use and promote good networking practices.
- To undertake membership/representation within relevant internal and external clinical forums
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards
- Previous experience of working in Oncology and haematology to an advanced level
- Practical experience in an Aseptic Production Unit & GMP
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or willing to work towards
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This advert is for Senior Specialist Pharmacist (Oncology/Haematology) with HCA Healthcare UK in London, London, England. It is listed as a Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 21 Aug 2026.
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