Job Summary
The Pharmacy Department at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an ambitious, highly motivated Pharmacist to join the Oncology and Aseptic teams. You will work alongside Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Non‑Medical Prescribers, Pharmacy staff and the wider Healthcare team to deliver clinical pharmacy services and specialist professional, clinical and scientific information. The role demands prioritisation, time‑management, patient safety, and excellent communication and mentoring skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as an authorised pharmacist responsible for the supervision of aseptic processes and product approval.
* Support the clinical pharmacy service to specialist oncology wards and haematology patients.
* Develop and implement standard operating procedures, quality systems, internal audits and improvements within the aseptic unit.
* Provide multidisciplinary teaching and supervision to Pre‑Registration graduates, junior pharmacists, technicians and students.
* Ensure safe and clinically effective use of medicines for oncology and haematology patients on inpatient ward and outpatient chemotherapy unit.
* Collaborate with the Quality Management System to complete audits, change controls, root cause analyses, review and write SOPs and trust guidelines.
* Participate in inpatient and outpatient dispensing services.
* Work on the pharmacy on‑call, weekend and bank holiday services.
You will be a non‑medical independent prescriber or working toward this qualification.
We regret that we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates under 18 years old. If you are 17 years 9 months, you can apply but please be aware we will not be able to start your role until you are 18.
About the Trust
At DCHFT we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the inclusive culture we are building for our staff. We work in partnership to provide high‑quality, compassionate services, nurture healthy lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
UK Visas and Immigration Sponsorship
This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, subject to meeting UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.
Job Details
Posted: 23 December 2025
Band: 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year plus on‑call enhancements
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 405‑25‑PST490PHAR‑A
Location: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Completion of a Master’s degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
* Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in Great Britain or Northern Ireland
* Demonstrable evidence of competence at foundation level practice including medicine and surgery
* Post‑graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalent competence within a practice portfolio
* Good Clinical Practice Certificate (clinical trials) – desirable
* Current Basic Life Support training – desirable
Skills & Abilities
* Able to utilise a variety of pharmacy computer systems and electronic prescribing and medicines administration (e‑PMA)
* Demonstrates ability to meet service targets
* Reports on data regarding service provision
* Ability to organise own workload and evaluate quality of own work
* Ability to work under pressure and in a multidisciplinary team
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with patients and staff
* Initiative, honesty, integrity and commitment to confidentiality
* Ability to participate in out‑of‑hours on‑call service and to work flexible late duties, weekends and bank holidays
Knowledge & Experience
* Two or more years post‑registration experience in pharmacy, preferably in a hospital setting
* Demonstrated experience providing clinical pharmacy services to oncology/haematology patients
* Experience with aseptic units, authorised pharmacist duties and clinical auditing
* Good knowledge of pharmacy priorities, good distribution practice, and medicines legislation
* Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice and to deliver education and training to junior colleagues
* Experience in implementing audit outcomes and research evidence into practice
* Understanding of Trust priorities, clinical governance, and financial monitoring of formulary management
Additional Desirables
* Qualified as an independent non‑medical prescriber or evidence of progress towards this qualification
* Experience of clinical trials and Good Clinical Practice
* Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in pharmacy practice
* Proficiency with presentation, spreadsheet and database software to support the clinical pharmacy team
* Experience of electronic prescribing and medicines administration
* Experience coordinating day‑to‑day practice activities of others and managing risk
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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