Job Title: Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Haematology, Oncology, Palliative Care & Technical Services
Location: Norfolk
Salary: Band 8B
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our team as the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Haematology, Oncology, Palliative Care & Technical Services located in Norfolk.
In this senior Band 8B role, you will lead the clinical and technical pharmacy services for cancer and palliative care services. This is a high-impact leadership position, responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and innovative pharmaceutical care for patients receiving chemotherapy, palliative treatments, and haematology services.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership for pharmacy services in oncology, haematology, and palliative care.
Act as Accountable Pharmacist for Technical Services, ensuring Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and clinical compliance.
Oversee chemotherapy prescription validation, preparation, release, and safe administration.
Lead on the implementation of treatment regimens and protocols using iQemo and Electronic Patient Records (EPR).
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and represent pharmacy at cancer networks.
Deliver a clinical pharmacy service to inpatient wards, the Chemo Day Unit, Day Treatment Unit, and specialist clinics.
Manage and develop pharmacy staff within the Cancer Services and Technical Services team.
Drive clinical governance initiatives and review prescribing practices to ensure budget efficiency and patient safety.
Act as an Independent Prescriber in oncology or haematology where appropriate.
Requirements:
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Extensive post-registration clinical experience in oncology, haematology, or palliative care.
Strong leadership, communication, and service development skills.
Sound knowledge of aseptic services and chemotherapy protocols.
Experience managing pharmacy teams and service delivery in a complex clinical environment.
Independent Prescriber qualification is desirable.
Experience with clinical trials and involvement in audits is advantageous.
Benefits:
A key leadership role in a growing and respected NHS Foundation Trust.
Opportunities for continued professional development and postgraduate training.
Access to NHS pension scheme, flexible working, and other staff benefits.
Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary cancer care team making a real difference.