Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Haematology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing expert, high-quality clinical pharmacy services to haematology patients, primarily focusing on Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT). You will undertake independent prescribing, support new treatments, and contribute to medicines optimisation and governance. The position also includes providing specialist advice to multidisciplinary teams and acting as an 'Authorised Pharmacist' for aseptically prepared injectable medicines. You will support education, lead service improvements, and participate in dispensary weekend and emergency duties.
Key responsibilities
- Provision of expert, high-quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy services to haematology patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Undertaking the role of an independent prescriber.
- Support the introduction of new and emerging treatments.
- Provide specialist advice to medical, nursing and pharmacy teams on all aspects of haematology medicines as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Undertake the duties of an 'Authorised Pharmacist,' taking responsibility for the final release of aseptically prepared injectable medicines.
- Support the education, training and development of pharmacy trainees and other healthcare professionals.
Essential criteria
- Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of clinical pharmacy skills
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development
- Completed first year of post graduate clinical pharmacy diploma or demonstrable equivalent NHS hospital experience
- Relevant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.
- Delivery of clinical pharmacy services to a range of specialities
Desirable criteria
- Experience as an authorised pharmacist releasing aseptically prepared Systemic AntiCancer Treatment (SACT
- Experience with verification of Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT) prescriptions.
- Post graduate clinical pharmacy diploma
- Independent prescribing qualification
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 13d ago · Closes in 7d
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Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Haematology
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Are you looking for an exciting role with the opportunity to progress your clinical skills alongside extensive transferable expertise that will enhance your career development?
A role in the pharmacy haematology team could be for you.
Haematology is one of the most rapidly evolving areas of healthcare. We are seeing unprecedented advances in new treatments giving you the chance to work at the forefront of patient care and make a real difference to patient's lives every day. In addition to developing your clinical knowledge and skills within the haematology specialism, in this role you will also have the opportunity to develop broad, highly valued skills across:
- Medicines optimisation
- Medicines governance and safety
- Medicines value
- Management of high-cost drugs
- Aseptic services
- Leadership
You will be joining a dynamic, high-performing pharmacy team. We are friendly, welcoming and fully committed to living the values of our Trust in everything we do. We support each other, celebrate success and work together to deliver the very best care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
- Provision of expert, high-quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy servi
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