About
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was created on 1 October 2007 by merging St Marys NHS Trust and Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust and integrating with the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London. As one of the country’s largest NHS Trusts, we have joined forces with Imperial College to establish one of the UK’s first Academic Health Science Centres (AHSCs).
Key Details
* Location: Charing Cross Hospital, London (Postcode W6 8RF)
* Contract: Permanent, full time – 37.5 hours per week
* Salary: £54,320 – £60,981 per year (Band 7)
* Specialty: Pharmacy – Aseptic Services & Cancer
Job Overview
Our Pharmacy team is looking for a dedicated patient‑focused pharmacist to join the Aseptic Services Team. As a Cancer & Aseptic Services Pharmacist, you will support clinical trials, liaise with nurses and clinical research teams, and deliver expertise across the Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospital sites.
Responsibilities
* Support the Aseptic Units in maintaining an excellent patient‑centred service, compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice.
* Provide a clinical screening service for SACT, clinical trials and parenteral nutrition, liaising with prescribers, nurses and clinical research teams.
* Deliver department and ward‑based clinical pharmacy services in line with Trust procedures and national legislation.
* Assist the clinical trials team in the running of trials conducted through the Aseptic Units.
Benefits
* Career development and flexible working options.
* Staff recognition scheme and wellbeing programmes.
* Optional benefits: cycle‑to‑work, car lease schemes, season‑ticket loan and membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
* Equality and diversity commitment – flexible, part‑time or job‑share arrangements considered.
Applicant Requirements
Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and will require Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications – Essential Criteria
* Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
* Registered as a pharmacist with the GPhC.
* Post‑Graduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience.
Education / Qualifications – Desirable Criteria
* Post‑Graduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience.
* GCP and GMP training.
Experience – Essential Criteria
* Post‑registration training and experience in hospital pharmacy, including aseptic services, and a solid grounding in medicines information, ward services and dispensing.
* Ability to recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients.
* Experience using audit to drive practice improvement.
Experience – Desirable Criteria
* Post‑registration experience in screening and verification of SACT prescriptions.
* Experience in clinical trials.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities – Essential Criteria
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
* Clinical practical knowledge.
* Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Commitment to the Clinical Governance agenda.
Contact
Antoinette Adu
Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services
Email: [email protected]
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