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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
427-7509674
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust
Town
Bath
Salary
£64,455 - £74,896 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust logo

Pharmacy Clinical Lead – Cancer Services

Band 8b

Job overview

We have an opportunity to join the Pharmacy team at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust as Pharmacy Clinical Lead - Cancer Services. 

As a direct report to the Associate Director of Pharmacy - Cancer Services you will be a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team.This pivotal role will lead on both day to day and strategic delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective cancer pharmacy services across the Trust.

Our workforce and a culture of inclusivity are key to delivery of our ambitions, therefore evidence of compassionate leadership, experience in service redesign and reflection on practice are essential to this role. We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communication skills, a patient-centred attitude, and who will encourage a culture of inclusivity and innovation. 

 We strongly encourage applications from colleagues from protected and minority backgrounds and are happy to consider applications for part time or flexible working.

Main duties of the job

  1. Service management responsibility for delivery of clinical Cancer services
  2. Ensure best value use of medicines in Oncology & Haematology and implement cost improvement programmes to deliver efficiencies and savings 
  3. Provide expert clinical input into cancer treatment pathways.
  4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
  5. Support governance, education, and innovation in cancer medicines use.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be  in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) registration
  • Demonstrable evidence of reflection on practice and Continuing Professional Development
  • Senior Leadership accreditation (NHS Leadership Academy or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • Member of British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA)
  • Formal management Training
  • Independent Prescribing qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • Pharmacy Onc/Haem leadership experience at 8a grade level or above (or equivalent) in a provider setting
  • Operational and staff management plus senior/middle management training
  • Experience of service redesign and use of tools and techniques for assessing the impact of change
  • Knowledge of operational and legal requirements or standards for Pharmacy and medicines
  • Demonstrable track record of action to improve or promote equality, diversity and inclusion and cultural competency in healthcare
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of involving patients and/or customers in service developments.
  • Experience of governance and risk management

Leadership

Essential criteria
  • Experience of managing and actively participating in programmes of continuous improvement and change management in complex environments
  • Ability to influence others, motivate staff and manage change
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to initiate and direct research

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWomens Staff Network

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nyasha Manomano
Job title
Associate Director of Pharmacy - Cancer Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01225 824631
Additional information

Additional contact: Uzo Ibechukwu (Director of Pharmacy) - [email protected] 

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