Cancer Services Pharmacist
The closing date is 22 April 2026
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional pharmacist to join our band 7 training rotation for cancer services pharmacists.
You will work in our brand new Dyson Cancer Centre which opened in April 2024, and will join a friendly team of pharmacy staff who are fully integrated into the oncology and haematology multidisciplinary team. We have our own specialist pharmacy hub specifically to support haematology and oncology services.
In this rotational post you will gain a breadth of experience of all aspects of our services for adult oncology and haematology patients, including patient‑facing activities, clinical trials, clinical screening, aseptic services and other cancer‑related functions such as management of patients with cancer‑associated thromboses.
You will be supported by a team of experienced cancer services and aseptic services pharmacists and technicians and will undertake a competency‑based training programme in all aspects of the role.
Cancer pharmacists at the Royal United Hospital have well‑established roles prescribing intravenous and oral anti‑cancer treatments for a range of different cancers.
Main duties of the job
The role will be carried out on a rotational basis, allowing you the opportunity to develop specialist skills in all aspects of adult oncology and haematology patients, including:
* Proactive and timely communication with colleagues (for example MMTs) around day‑to‑day delivery of a pharmacy service to the brand new Oncology/Haematology ward.
* Prioritising workload during the ward visit and advising senior pharmacy colleagues of any issues precluding safe delivery of a clinical pharmacy service during the allocated visit time.
* Outpatients and clinics – Clinically checking prescriptions received for Oncology/Haematology patients attending outpatient clinics, ensuring that:
o Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy (SACT) is prescribed following approved protocols.
o SACT prescribing is, where appropriate, in accordance with NICE guidelines.
o Funding arrangements are in place prior to treatment commencing.
o Doses are correct, taking into account laboratory results, dose reductions, previous treatment.
o Any supportive medicines required are prescribed.
* Aseptic Services Unit – Acting as an Authorised Pharmacist within the aseptic unit supervising the aseptic process and unit staff.
* Clinical duties – Participating in the pharmacy aspects of clinical trials, which may include clinical screening of Oncology/Haematology clinical trial prescriptions and assisting in the set‑up of new trials.
* Responding to medicine‑related queries from patients and other members of the healthcare team.
Qualifications and Training
* Degree in Pharmacy/Master's Degree in Pharmacy.
* 1 year pre‑registration training and experience or equivalent.
* Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or evidence of working towards this (band 7).
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
* Member of the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA).
* Aseptic services further qualification or evidence of aseptic training.
* Non‑medical prescriber (or willingness to undertake this if requested).
Knowledge & Experience
* Knowledge of common cancers and management.
* Knowledge of side effects of anti‑cancer treatments and their management.
* Knowledge of hazards associated with cytotoxic drugs.
* Experience in Oncology/Haematology.
* Knowledge of the management of cancer‑associated thrombosis.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of anti‑cancer treatment protocols and how to interpret them.
* Knowledge and post‑registration experience in an aseptic unit.
* Experience of service development.
* Knowledge of the principles of Quality Assurance (QA).
* Experience in supervising pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and students.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
£49,387 to £56,515 a year, pro rata
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