Band 7 Cancer and Aseptic Services Pharmacist
Do you want to be a part of a breakthrough moment in the delivery of innovative treatments for our cancer patients as we transform the NHS Pharmacy Aseptic service? An exciting opportunity is now available for a Rotational Cancer and Aseptic Services Pharmacist at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
By working together, we can achieve national cancer objectives, such as early diagnosis and personalised care for our patients. Our cancer patients will benefit from your expertise in the specialist clinical haematology and oncology field, thereby supporting the development of a resilient and suitable cancer and aseptics service locally.
The post-holder will work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams to provide patient‑focused pharmacy services to both outpatients and inpatients, support the aseptic preparation and release of high‑risk injectable or infusional products, and maintain a high quality, safe and efficient level of service delivery through the management of the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) and efficiency savings.
* 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.
* Screen, dispense and issue intrathecal injections according to Trust and National Guidance.
* 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.
* Co‑ordinate treatment provision with the Aseptic technical team and Cancer Pharmacy Team to the Day Therapy Unit, haematology inpatient unit and other medical wards requiring high‑risk injectable medicines.
* Ensure the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit operates 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.
* Perform final release of products purchased as unlicensed ready‑to‑administer doses from Specialty Manufacturers, and maintain competence in this area.
* Be fully aware of the processes used to prepare, dispense and release a wide range of aseptic products including cytotoxics, epidurals, intrathecals, antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, high‑risk injectables and novel agents.
For further information, an informal discussion or opportunity to visit please contact:
Tiffany Chan, Lead Pharmacist in Cancer Services on 01793 605341 (tiffany.chan@nhs.net)
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Apr 2026.
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