Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (09.00 to 17.15 with 45 minutes unpaid break. Weekend working will be required to make up the 37.5 hours)
- Job ref
- 289-Bank-054
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 per annum incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer and Technical Services
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
To provide Clinical and operational and professional support to the Lead Clinical Pharmacist Oncology Haematology and Technical Services in order to provide a high quality, efficient pharmacy service to patients and staff within C&W.
To provide training and supervision to pre-registration and rotational pharmacists rotating through technical Services.
To provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to patients within the Women & Children’s Directorate ensuring the safe, effective, legal and accurate use of medicines within the speciality.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Pharmacist for Cancer and Technical Services will support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist Oncology Haematology and Technical Services to deliver a clinical pharmacy service to Medical Oncology patients and users of products from the Technical Services Unit including screening and final checking prescriptions for cytotoxic, clinical trial materials, IV additives and extemporaneously prepared and over labelled products.
They will co-ordinate and assist in delivering training for pre-registration and junior pharmacists rotating through Cancer Services.
Ward based clinical activities are focussed around delivering a clinical pharmacy service to a Women and Children’s speciality.
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition to provision of Clinical Haematology ane Oncolgy services the post holder will be expected to:
· Work with the Clinicians in the management of Cancer and Haematology patients
· Screen Chemotherapy prescriptions including those for Clinical Trials
· Manage the outsourced chemotherapy products
· Support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist Oncology Haematology and Technical Services in ensuring the provision of an efficient, safe and legal service by Technical Services.
· Support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist Oncology Haematology and Technical Services to deliver a clinical pharmacy service to Medical Oncology patients and users of products from the Technical Services Unit including screening and final checking prescriptions for cytotoxic and clinical trial products
· Support the Chief Technician Technical Services to manage the operational aspects of the Unit including planning of workload and capacity monitoring.
· Support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist Oncology Haematology and Technical Services in conducting audits to ensure that professional standards are achieved in Technical Services.
· Support the professional role and development of the rotational resident pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists within Cancer and Technical Services.
· Co-ordinate and participate in the training of pre-registration students, appraising their performance and liaising with tutors.
· Co-ordinate and participate in the training and development of other staff such as resident pharmacists.
· Contribute to the maintenance and development of Technical Services policies, procedures and standards and ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities within them.
· Liaise with heads of other pharmacy sections in order to develop and make the most effective and efficient use of staff.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Pharmacy registartion with GPhC
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent training / Experience
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy + pre registration
- Fully BOPA Accredited
Desirable criteria
- Independent Prescribing certification
- BOPA Accreditation
- Evidence of completion of the following the Aseptic Preparation & Dispensing of Medicines Course (University of Leeds)
- Evidence of completion of the Aseptic for Section Managers (London Pharmacy Education and Training) or equivalent
- Higher Degree / Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Practice- Oncology Module
Experinece
Essential criteria
- Experience in more than two clinical specialties
- Experience of training other healthcare professionals
- Evidence of strong Clinical knowledg
- Evidence of some involvement in Research
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of accreditation to screen, final check and issue intrathecal cytotoxic chemotherapy
- Experience of education and training in a multidisciplinary environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Organisation and prioritisation of clinical work
- Autonomous working
- Good oral and written communication and presentation skills to convey complex and potentially sensitive information
- Identifies and meets own training needs
Desirable criteria
- Identify and prioritise clinical pharmacy services
- Can delegate authority appropriately
- Influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Enthusiasm for the position and a mature and positive approach to the out of hour’s commitment.
- Ability to cope well within a busy environment
- Methodical with attention to detail
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Victoria Daramola-Egueye
- Job title
- Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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