Oncology Pharmacist
The closing date is 07 February 2026
Rivers Hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care UK, is located on the Herts & Essex border and is committed to delivering high‑quality care across NHS and private services. The staff benefit from a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence, professional development, and patient‑centred care.
About Ramsay Health Care
Ramsay Health Care offers high‑quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on “People Caring for People,” we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences.
Job responsibilities
* Collaborate with Consultants to produce and review new SACT protocols, working alongside the Lead Cancer Pharmacist and peers from other hospitals.
* Verify prescriptions for SACT and supportive treatments.
* Oversee the ordering, storage, supply, and billing of SACT; support staff training and accreditation; review and develop related procedures.
* Provide specialist input into patient information and communication regarding SACT treatment.
* Support and train staff in the use of the hospital's SACT EPMA system.
* Assist in implementing corporate SACT policies, procedures, and training programmes within the hospital.
* Contribute to the development of cancer pharmacy services and staff.
* Review SACT audits, incidents and usage data to ensure safe and cost‑effective treatment.
* Collaborate with cancer services pharmacists across hospitals and represent Rivers Hospital on the SACT Committee.
* Provide pharmacist cover outside of cancer services when required.
Essential Experience
* Clinical pharmacy services in haematology/oncology within secondary care.
* Appraisal of new medicines.
* Delivery of training to pharmacy staff.
* Experience in audit and incident review.
Preferred Experience
* Training delivery to cancer services pharmacy staff.
* Appraisal of new SACT.
* Familiarity with EPMA systems.
* Peer review experience in cancer pharmacy services.
* Practising as an Independent Prescriber (IP).
Essential Education and Capabilities
* MPharm or equivalent.
* GPhC registered pharmacist.
* Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (e.g., Certificate or Diploma).
* Awareness of resources supporting SACT services.
* Understanding of cancer standards relevant to pharmacy.
Preferred Education and Capabilities
* BOPA SACT Verification Passport.
* IP qualification (or working towards it).
* Member of BOPA.
Employee Benefits
* 25 days leave + bank holidays.
* Buy & sell flexi leave options.
* Private pension (up to 5% matched after qualifying period).
* Flexible shift patterns (where possible).
* Enhanced parental leave policies.
* Private healthcare (including online GP).
* Life assurance.
* Free training & development via Ramsay Academy.
* Free on‑site parking (where possible).
* Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible).
* Over 8,000 discounts via benefits portal.
* Discounted cinema tickets via dedicated portal.
* Access to Blue Light Card scheme.
Person Specification
* Clinical registration.
* Experience in oncology pharmacist roles.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
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