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Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

The closing date is 07 August 2025

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Job summary

Role: Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Acute Care and Oncology)Location: The Christie Private Care Centre, ManchesterHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday

Contract Type: PermanentSalary: Competitive (dependent on skills & experience) which includes late shift, on-call and weekend services allowance).

Main duties of the job

Job Description

  • The post holder will support the delivery and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services to all Oncology services at The Christie Private Care Hospital (TCPC).

  • They will provide a high quality clinical pharmacy service which meets the needs of patients and healthcare professionals within TCPC.

  • The post-holder will also ideally have experience in Oncology Services, who is motivated, proactive and can contribute to the development and growth of the pharmacy department within TCPC.

  • They will support the implementation of medicine management systems concerned with Oncology and Acute Care services at TCPC.

  • The post holder will provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to Oncology and Acute services.

  • They will act as a role model in the oncology pharmacy field and undertake clinical supervision of pharmacy staff and teaching of nursing and medical staff.

  • The post holder is professionally accountable for any pharmacy function for which they assume responsibility.

About us

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 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

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. Thats the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues were creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-25-0088

Job locations

Christie Hospital Nhs Trust

550 Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Role: Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Acute Care and Oncology)Location: The Christie Private Care Centre, ManchesterHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday

Contract Type: PermanentSalary: Competitive (dependent on skills & experience) which includes late shift, on-call and weekend services allowance).

For a limited time, we are offering a £5,000 welcome bonus to experienced Pharmacists who apply directly and successfully join our team (T&Cs apply).

Were looking for a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Acute Care and Oncology) to join our Pharmacy team at The Christie Private Care Centre, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.

Currently the worlds largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care, The Christie Private Care provides advanced cancer care and houses the world's largest early clinical trials unit. Our specialist team treat private patients using a full range of diagnostic, inpatient, surgical, day care and outpatient treatment all on one site.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role: Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Acute Care and Oncology)Location: The Christie Private Care Centre, ManchesterHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday

Contract Type: PermanentSalary: Competitive (dependent on skills & experience) which includes late shift, on-call and weekend services allowance).

For a limited time, we are offering a £5,000 welcome bonus to experienced Pharmacists who apply directly and successfully join our team (T&Cs apply).

Were looking for a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Acute Care and Oncology) to join our Pharmacy team at The Christie Private Care Centre, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.

Currently the worlds largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care, The Christie Private Care provides advanced cancer care and houses the world's largest early clinical trials unit. Our specialist team treat private patients using a full range of diagnostic, inpatient, surgical, day care and outpatient treatment all on one site.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
  • What youll bring:
  • Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council, with a BPharm, MPharm or BSC in Pharmacy
  • Additional postgraduate clinical qualification e.g. Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or other relevant post-graduation qualification
  • Acute hospital experience essential
  • Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society is desirable
  • Experience in a clinical specialist area e.g. Oncology and Acute Medicine is highly desirable
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
  • What youll bring:
  • Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council, with a BPharm, MPharm or BSC in Pharmacy
  • Additional postgraduate clinical qualification e.g. Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or other relevant post-graduation qualification
  • Acute hospital experience essential
  • Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society is desirable
  • Experience in a clinical specialist area e.g. Oncology and Acute Medicine is highly desirable

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

Christie Hospital Nhs Trust

550 Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

Christie Hospital Nhs Trust

550 Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Business Partner

Tracy Wright

tracy.wright@hcahealthcare.co.uk

+442038600448

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-25-0088

Job locations

Christie Hospital Nhs Trust

550 Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX


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