Cancer Services Pharmacist
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Canterbury, CT1 3NGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
The Pharmacy Department is seeking a motivated and ambitious pharmacist with a strong interest in oncology and haematology to join our Cancer Services...
The post holder will provide specialist clinical pharmacy input for oncology and haematology prescriptions generated within the Trust's chemotherapy units, ensuring systemic anticancer therapy is used safely, effectively and in line with national standards.
They will support the aseptic production unit in the preparation and supply of systemic anticancer medicines and clinical trial products, working within governance and regulatory requirements.
The role includes identifying medication-related risks within chemotherapy services and contributing to the development and implementation of safe systems of practice. The post holder will also provide clinical pharmacy support to the inpatient haematology ward as part of the wider Cancer Services team.
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We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
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Qualifications & Qualifications
Essential
- 4-year Master's degree in Pharmacy from a UK School of Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by The General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain and 1 years Pre-registration training Member of The General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Completion of Foundation Stage 1 of a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable clinical experience
Desirable: - Completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (both Foundation Stage 1 and 2) or equivalent.
Clinical Skills and experience
Essential
- Communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Recognises the value of other staff within teams and works effectively within the team.
- Able to analyse information and plan actions based on this information.
- Reflects on own actions and undertakes CPD Able to use computer (Office, JAC etc) Audit skills.
- The post holder will have experience in hospital pharmacy (post registration) showing clinical experience within various environments
Desirable
- Leadership/innovation and motivational skills
- Service improvement and change management skills
- Teaching and presentation skills.
- Undertaken audits and shown implementation of results
- Experience in oncology, haematology, aseptic services or SACT verification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of clinical pharmacy experience and further study
- As a minimum the post holder must demonstrate knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings.
- Understanding of patient safety issues relevant to pharmacy services.
Other Requirements
Essential: - Upholds and models the Trust values; - Commitment to high-quality patient care.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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