Job Summary
The Pharmacy Department at Gateshead Health is progressive, continually transforming to deliver innovative services and ensure patients get optimal care and outcomes from their medicines. This post would be ideal for an ambitious and highly skilled Pharmacist to develop their career in cancer services within the trust.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist, with a keen interest in cancer services, to work with the Lead Pharmacist (Oncology & Aseptic Services) and the wider oncology team.
About Us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon Urgent Care Centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values—the ‘golden thread’ running through everything we do—are: ICORE (Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement). We also support a diverse workforce through staff networks such as the Global Ethnic Majority, D-Ability, LGBTQ+, Women’s and Armed Forces networks.
Details
* Date posted: 22 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 8a
* Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 297-7507945
* Job locations: Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust – Sheriff Hill, NE9 6SX
Job Responsibilities
* Deliver, manage and develop high quality specialist pharmacy services, including pharmacist independent prescribing, to cancer patients.
* Deputise for the lead pharmacist in ensuring appropriate oversight of clinical trials of investigational medicinal products.
* Provide information and advice to patients and medical and nursing staff on the safe and effective use of anti‑cancer medicines.
* Support the Accountable Pharmacist to ensure the unit complies with the standards in Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services.
* Work with the Senior Technician in Aseptic Services to provide daily operational direction, performance management and workload allocation to the aseptic services unit.
* Participate in the training of other members of pharmacy staff.
* Support recruitment and retention of aseptic services staff.
* Perform line‑management duties for at least one member of staff.
Person Specification
Knowledge – Essential
* Master's Degree in Pharmacy
* Registered with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council
* Post‑graduate clinical pharmacy training
Knowledge – Desirable
* Independent Prescriber
Experience – Essential
* Qualified Pharmacist with significant post‑graduate clinical pharmacy experience
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check will be required to confirm there are no previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer Details
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
Website: https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk
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