Job Summary
Join the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Pharmacist for Cancer and Preparative Services and become an essential part of a team dedicated to delivering high‑quality clinical pharmacy services to haematology and oncology patients receiving systemic anticancer therapies. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care.
In this exciting and varied role, you will provide expert support to the aseptic unit and cytotoxic reconstitution services, acting as an authorised pharmacist and overseeing the day‑to‑day preparation and release of cancer treatments in accordance with national and local Good Manufacturing Practice standards. You will also deputise for senior colleagues, contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services across the Trust, and support progression from a Band 6 to a Band 7 role with full support and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
- Screen and check systemic anticancer/chemotherapy prescriptions, ensuring clinical and pharmaceutical appropriateness of prescribing, preparation and administration.
- Provide specialist expertise on the prescribing, preparation and administration of parenteral and oral systemic anticancer therapy, adult/neonatal total parenteral nutrition and other aseptically prepared products.
- Provide clinical pharmacy services on selected wards and departments.
- Day‑to‑day provision of preparative services, including implementation and monitoring of standard operating procedures and performance monitoring of service levels for Trust wards.
- Liaise with the oncology and haematology teams regarding chemotherapy treatments, providing advice and clinical support as required.
- Participate in the evening, weekend, bank holiday and emergency duty rota where appropriate in line with Agenda for Change.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and we provide a world‑class service aligned with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority. We are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working options and reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends or personal interests for work.
We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to contribute their best. Our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
Dudley Group offers many opportunities for staff to develop and grow through our Learning & OD team, covering topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency and values.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent academic qualification.
- Current membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
- Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma‑level training (e.g., Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy) or working towards completion.
- Pharmacist Independent Non‑medical prescriber status or working towards completion.
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate experience.
Desirable
- Training in preparative services, including work in an aseptic unit, use of isolators and quality assurance.
- BOPA SACT passport or working towards completion.
Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering clinical pharmacy services to cancer patients.
Desirable
- Provision of out‑of‑hours pharmaceutical services.
- Experience delivering total parenteral nutrition.
- Experience working within preparative services.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good communication.
- Professional attitude.
Desirable
- IT literate.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Legal Notice
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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