Specialist Clinical Pharmacist- Cancer and Aseptics
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Stoke Mandeville, HP218ALView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
This Cancer & Aseptics maternity leave cover role provides an excellent opportunity to develop valuable experience in cancer and aseptic services. The...
This is a training post that assists in providing a clinical service to the oncology and haematology ward and cancer day units. The post holder will also provide pharmacist support to the aseptic services unit, hospice and will be involved in clinical trial provision for cancer patients.
They will provide specialised professional education and support to pharmacy and clinical staff working in the relevant areas to improve standard and quality of patient care.
On a rotational basis support the aseptic unit manager in the day to day running of the pharmacy aseptic unit.
Support and deputise for the Advanced Pharmacist for Cancer and Aseptics.
Clinically verify prescriptions for patients in a timely and accurate manner. To accuracy check dispensed medicines and support logistics to deliver correct cancer and supportive medicines accurately and on time.
Work with clinical teams at the point of care delivery to understand patients medication history, clinical needs and providing medicines knowledge as required to support the patient journey.
Support patients understanding of their medicines through counselling, drug history taking, and medicines reconciliation. The role is expected to act in a compassionate, empathetic, and professional manner that supports the pharmacy department and trusts values.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference numbers
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential: - Registered Pharmacist: Member of General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Completed or undertaking a post-graduate diploma in pharmacy practice or recognised equivalent
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (MRPharms) or equivalent professional body (BOPA) etc.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of hospital pharmacy at Post Registration Pharmacist level
- Delivery of pharmacy services to a range of specialities
- Evidence of significant relevant Continuing Professional Development
Desirable: - Experience of project management and delivery
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Work, communicate and provide effective leadership
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a legible manner.
- To have a positive attitude, be able to recognise and communicate need for change and be able to participate in change management processes.
- Prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for personal and service development
Desirable
- Able to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues.
- Able to recognise and embrace new ideas and developments in clinical practice and implement under supervision of superiors
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential: - Able to travel to other sites within the Trust and to venues for training
Desirable: - Full driving licence
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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