Overview
We\'re looking for a compassionate, forward-thinking pharmacist to join our dedicated Cancer Pharmacy Team. At Great Western Hospital, we\'re proud to deliver high-quality haematology and oncology services to a diverse population across Swindon and Wiltshire. As a Specialist Cancer Pharmacist, you\'ll be at the heart of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team-working closely with consultants, nurses, and allied health professionals to provide truly patient-centred care. You\'ll contribute across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, the day treatment unit, and our JACIE-accredited stem cell transplant service. We\'re also part of the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance, offering opportunities to engage with regional networks and help shape cancer services beyond our Trust. We\'re investing in the future of cancer care, with a state-of-the-art aseptic unit nearing completion and a new radiotherapy centre transforming lives locally and reducing travel for patients. Our innovations in electronic prescribing and robotic dispensing reflect our commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and patient-focused services. You\'ll be supported by experienced colleagues, including our Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Technicians, and encouraged to lead on service development, new medicines implementation, and quality improvement projects.
Whether you\'re an experienced oncology/haematology pharmacist (Band 7) or a clinical pharmacist ready to specialise (Band 6 development role), we\'ll support your growth with structured training, mentorship, and opportunities to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Oncology and non-medical prescribing. Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and continuous learning where your voice matters and your work transforms lives. Our STAR values — Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect — guide everything we do as we strive to deliver joined-up services to our local community.
Responsibilities
* To be competent to clinically screen all prescriptions for parenteral and oral products against approved chemotherapy regimens, including checking and interpreting blood results (this may include non-cancer indications such as rheumatology).
* To be competent to screen, dispense and issue intrathecal injections according to Trust and National Guidance.
* To liaise with the Oncology and Haematology teams regarding chemotherapy treatments, and provide advice and clinical support as required.
* Work with the Accountable Pharmacist to ensure, maintain and develop facilities, equipment and work practices to achieve the highest technical standards.
* Act as an Authorised Pharmacist and supervise day-to-day preparation of products and release for use in accordance with local, regional and national guidelines.
* To work closely with the Aseptic technical team and Cancer Pharmacy Team to co-ordinate treatment provision to the Day Therapy Unit, haematology inpatient unit and other medical wards requiring high-risk injectable medicines.
* To ensure Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit is operating in accordance with current legislation and guidance including GMP, GCP, GDP, Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services, RPSGB Code of Ethics, Health and Safety, Medicines Act, COSHH and Departmental Procedures.
* To be able to perform final release of products purchased as unlicensed ready-to-administer doses from Specials Manufacturers, and maintain competence in this area.
* To be fully aware of the processes used to accurately and consistently prepare, dispense and release a wide range of aseptic products including cytotoxics, epidurals, intrathecal injections, antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, high-risk injectables and novel agents.
* Contribute to service development, new medicines implementation and quality improvement projects as part of the Cancer Pharmacy Team.
Qualifications and Development
* Structured training and mentorship are provided, with opportunities to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Oncology and non-medical prescribing.
* Band 7 or Band 6 development pathway depending on candidate experience.
Additional Information
* Join a Trust that values compassion, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to equality, wellbeing, and leadership, and support flexible working arrangements with the right to request flexible work at joining.
* We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Veteran Aware organisation, with The Armed Forces Covenant in place. The Trust may close adverts early if a high volume of applications is received.
* Eligibility and sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered where eligible. Current right to work in the UK and eligibility criteria apply. From 4 April 2024, minimum salary levels for skilled workers apply. DBS checks are the responsibility of the applicant unless stated otherwise, with costs provided guidance in the advert.
About Us and Contact
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the sole integrated provider in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire, serving a population through acute hospital services and adult community services. Our 5,500 staff have extensive patient contacts and activity across our services, with a culture focused on equality, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. Details regarding the application process will be communicated via email; applicants should check junk/spam folders. We reserve the right to close applications early if needed. For any queries, the attached job description and applicant information provide further guidance.
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