Senior Pharmacist - Haematology/Oncology
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
London, WC1N 3JH
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
16 days left
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacist, with Cancer experience, looking to develop a specialism in Paediatric Cancer. We are looking for someon...
- To be a member of a team of Specialist Pharmacists in Haematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, who provide a comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy Service to Inpatient and Outpatients Wards
- To monitor prescribing practices in the unit and provide feedback and recommendations to improve standards and guidelines
- To participate in specialist oncall service
- Act as a releasing officer under the terms of the Specials License
- To work closely with the Cytotoxic Unit for the safe provision of Chemotherapy
- To participate and lead in the teaching/training of foundation year Pharmacists, postgraduate Pharmacists, Nurses and medical staff as appropriate
- To participate in departmental and multidisciplinary audit/research activities, to ensure that cost improvement and quality targets are met.
- To attend departmental meetings, keep one's self informed and maintain CPD, and communicate information
- To comply with all Trust and Departmental policies & procedures, work safely and efficiently
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate Certificate (or working towards) in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Post-graduate Diploma (or working towards) in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working in the area of cancer
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Desirable
- Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
- Principles of safe handling of cytotoxics
- Experience working in Aseptic Services
- Use of EPIC/BEACON system/ equivalent prescribing system
- Good Clinical Practice and management of clinical trials
- Experience screening paediatric chemotherapy prescriptions
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Time management and problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Supervising of staff
- Formal and informal delivery of education and training
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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