Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Cancer and Aseptics
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 07/01/2026
- Closes
- 07/01/2027
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist in Cancer and Aseptics to join the Pharmacy team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. You will deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to oncology and haematology wards and cancer day units across Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville Hospitals. The role involves providing pharmacist support to the aseptic services unit and participating in clinical trials for cancer patients, ensuring safe and effective medicine use. You will manage medicines-related risks, verify prescriptions, and provide expert medicines advice to multidisciplinary teams and patients.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and provide clinical pharmacy services across the cancer directorate, including specialist haematology wards, adult oncology and haematology day units, cancer outpatients, community-based paediatric oncology, and Florence Nightingale Hospice (FNH).
- Provide specialised professional education and support to pharmacy and clinical staff in relevant areas, enhancing standards and quality of patient care.
- Support the aseptic unit manager on a rotational basis in the day-to-day running of the pharmacy aseptic unit.
- Support and deputise for the Advanced Pharmacist for Cancer and Aseptics as required.
- Deliver tailored medicines advice and guidance directly to patients and carers, including explaining treatment regimens, providing practical tips for adherence, and addressing any queries to enhance patient understanding and confidence.
- Maintain detailed records of interventions, monitor trends in medicine use, and achieve competence in specialised IT systems such as BOPA and Aria to support safe and efficient chemotherapy preparation and management.
Essential criteria
- GPhC-registered pharmacist
- Experience in oncology/haematology pharmacy
- Competent in chemotherapy/aseptic preparation
- Able to provide patient counselling and education
- Experience supporting or leading pharmacy teams
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
Posted 241d ago · Closes in 125d
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Job summary
We have
an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist in Cancer and
Aseptics to join the Pharmacy team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. You
will be based across Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville Hospitals. You will be
responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to oncology
and haematology wards and cancer day units. You will also provide pharmacist
support to the aseptic services unit and be involved in the provision of
clinical trials for cancer patients, ensuring the safe, effective, and
evidence-based use of medicines.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist
Pharmacist, you will be responsible for managing medicines-related risks and
ensuring full compliance with the Trusts Medicines Policy and all relevant
medicines legislation. You will clinically verify prescriptions in a timely and
accurate manner, carry out accuracy checking of dispensed medicines, and
support medicines logistics to ensure cancer treatments and supportive
therapies are supplied safely, correctly, and on schedule. You will work
closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams at the point of care to review
patients medication histories, assess clinical needs, and provide expert
medicines advice to support safe and effective treatment pathways.
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