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Specialist Pharmacist Aseptic / Cancer Services
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Edinburgh Cancer Centre (ECC)
St John’s Hospital
Band 7 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours
£48,788 – 56,747 pro rata
(including weekend, on-call and public holidays commitment)
Are you a pharmacist ready to take the next step in your career? Are you searching for a role that will challenge, inspire, and reward you every day?
This position offers you a unique opportunity to be involved in both delivering high quality aseptic services and providing clinical pharmacy services to cancer patients. As a Specialist Cancer Care Pharmacist, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting patients undergoing treatment in West Lothian.
About the Role
This post is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist looking to join the Cancer Pharmacy Team at St John’s hospital and be involved in both the clinical and aseptic aspects of the safe delivery of Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment to patients in West Lothian. You’ll:
* Act as Deputy Accountable Pharmacist for the Aseptic Unit and will have a specialist focus on supporting delivery of systemic anti cancer treatment as well as expansion into clinical trials
* Be part of a Band 7 program that provides a breadth of training and experience across cancer services.
* Collaborate closely with a highly supportive haematology and oncology pharmacy team, committed to innovation and the development of cancer services.
* Engage with an exciting pipeline of new treatments and participate in clinical trials, helping to shape the future of cancer care.
* Benefit from opportunities for service improvement, independent prescribing training, and other personal and professional development initiatives.
Why Join Us?
The ECC @ St John’s Hospital is a recognised centre of excellence in cancer care, offering a dynamic working environment that prioritises innovation, teamwork, and patient outcomes. You’ll have the chance to work on:
* Service development projects aimed at improving patient care and modernising service delivery.
* A wide variety of clinical experiences, supported by robust training and development opportunities.
This is an ideal progression opportunity for a rotational pharmacist, or a specialist pharmacist looking to broaden their clinical portfolio and gain experience with some of the most advanced treatments available in cancer care.
About you
We’re looking for someone with:
* A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent) and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration.
* Completion of or have equivalent competence mapped to the RPS post-registration foundation pharmacist curriculum .
* A commitment to improving patient care through pro-active, evidence-based pharmaceutical services.
* Post registration experience in aseptic services. Further training and support will be provided
* Experience in influencing prescribing practices and working in a patient-focused environment.
* Cancer experience is desirable but not essential—training and support will be provided.
About NHS Lothian
At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to elevate your career while making a profound difference in the lives of cancer patients.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification lined below. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals.
Reach out to:
Susan King, Accountable Pharmacist Aseptic Services, email: susan.king@nhs.scot or telephone 01506-522039 or
Beverley Barry, Advanced Cancer Care Pharmacist, email: beverley.barry@nhs.scot or telephone 0131 537 1414 today to start the conversation—we’d love to hear from you!
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**