Job summary
As the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology, Haematology Palliative Care and Technical Services you will Lead the service to providing an oncology and haematology clinical pharmacy service to our chemotherapy day unit and inpatient haematology ward.
The post holder will be the Accountable Pharmacist for the aseptic production unit and provide professional pharmacist support to the aseptic production unit; this will include clinically screening prescriptions for chemotherapy and authorising final release of products for administration to patients. The post holder will provide Quality Assurance advice and support the pharmacy Quality Assurance technician.
As the lead pharmacist you will be the accountable pharmacist for the aseptic unit and a source advice for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals for cancer services and will participate in multidisciplinary and governance meetings.
Main duties of the job
Key areas of responsibility include:
Adult cancer services - provider person centred care and ensure that drug therapy is safe, effective and cost-effective
Represent the Trust at the Regional Cancer Network
Liaise with commissioners, including NHS England, to ensure correct funding channels for the use of all medication
Paediatric oncology - ensure treatments are safe, effective, peer reviewed, and in the best interests of the patient
Chemotherapy electronic prescribing - act as lead pharmacist to support the team implementing EPR module for electronic chemotherapy
Provide strategic leadership to pharmacy cancer services and the aseptic production unit
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
We love working here and think you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Master's (MPharm) Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or equivalent
- Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Independent Prescriber, working towards IP qualification, or willing to complete training to become an IP
Desirable
- Post graduate Leadership and management qualification or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification in cancer services or pharmacy production or Qualification in MHRA Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience with substantial hospital experience working in as aseptic unit
- Able to demonstrate advanced specialist cancer services and providing a clinical service for oncology and haematology patients
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience managing an aseptic unit
- Experience of of working with external bodies such as BOPA and multidisciplinary cancer networks
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage a service, including prioritisation of workload, setting strategic direction, target setting and meeting deadlines
- Highly specialised knowledge of the treatment of cancer and associated symptom control
- Knowledge of statutory requirements for the operation of an aseptic production unit
Desirable
- Knowledge of JAC Cancer Management System
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Master's (MPharm) Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or equivalent
- Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Independent Prescriber, working towards IP qualification, or willing to complete training to become an IP
Desirable
- Post graduate Leadership and management qualification or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification in cancer services or pharmacy production or Qualification in MHRA Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience with substantial hospital experience working in as aseptic unit
- Able to demonstrate advanced specialist cancer services and providing a clinical service for oncology and haematology patients
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience managing an aseptic unit
- Experience of of working with external bodies such as BOPA and multidisciplinary cancer networks
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage a service, including prioritisation of workload, setting strategic direction, target setting and meeting deadlines
- Highly specialised knowledge of the treatment of cancer and associated symptom control
- Knowledge of statutory requirements for the operation of an aseptic production unit
Desirable
- Knowledge of JAC Cancer Management System
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
