Principal Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist
Join a pro‑active, well‑respected, and forward‑thinking Pharmacy Oncology Team as a specialist Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist delivering high‑quality patient care and service to patients at Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist with clinical and managerial experience in Paediatric Oncology, Haematology, and Oncology. The successful candidate will work independently, manage workload, and support staff.
Main duties of the job
Key activities include:
* Using specialist knowledge to provide support for the Paediatric Oncology Service
* Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to implement changes and develop new procedures and services
* Pre‑assessing patients, reviewing test results and ensuring safety before treatment
* Training and mentoring pharmacists and other health professionals
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents. The Trust offers specialised cancer services through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Job responsibilities
All responsibilities are outlined above in the main duties and will be supported by induction and ongoing training. Successful applicants will also complete a corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Post‑graduate diploma or MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
* 1 year of pre‑registration training
* Attendance at relevant study days/courses in Oncology / Haematology
* Membership of Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group
* Carry BOPA SACT passport
* Completed NMP course
* Good Clinical Practice in Clinical Trials
Experience / Knowledge
* At least 3 years post‑registration experience in hospital pharmacy
* Experience delivering a high‑quality clinical pharmacy service in Oncology / Haematology or Paediatrics
* Experience managing and coordinating staff
* Experience writing SOPs
* Experience training staff
* Good clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge for effective and cost‑effective use of medicines
* Evidence of service development and improvement
* Knowledge of current NHS changes, including productivity, efficiency, and patient safety
Skills
* Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Good time management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level, which includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children. The post is also subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Benefits
* At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff)
* Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme with a 23.7% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
* Blue Light card eligibility
* Additional benefits available in the benefits documents
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro‑rata
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