Job Description
Haematology/Oncology Pharmacist
Job Location: Rivers Hospital, Sawbridgeworth
Full Time - 37.5 Hours
Rivers Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Located on the Herts & Essex border, the hospital delivers high‑quality care in a supportive, clinically excellent environment that encourages professional development and patient‑centred care.
Position Details
To provide highly specialised, complex, evidence‑based pharmacy care to haematology/oncology patients within Rivers Hospital.
To support healthcare professionals in the safe and effective management of Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapies (SACT).
Duties and 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.
Qualifications
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 (includes 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.
Contact
Please feel free to reach out to Amy on amy.green@ramsayhealth.co.uk to ask any questions before submitting a formal application.
Legal / Equality Statement
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
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