Job Description
Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Cancer Services (Band 8a)
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Northampton General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group
Full-Time Permanent or Bank
Includes On-Call Commitment
Start Date: ASAP
We are working with Northampton General Hospital to recruit an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to join their Oncology & Haematology team.
This is a highly specialist role delivering a patient-focused clinical pharmacy service across oncology wards, acute assessment units, and outpatient cancer services.
About the Role
As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, you will:
Deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service to oncology and haematology patients
Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting safe and effective medicines use
Participate in ward rounds, medicines optimisation, and patient counselling
Provide expert advice on systemic anti-cancer therapies and complex treatment pathways
Lead on guidelines, protocols, and medicines governance
Support ePMA systems and digital prescribing initiatives
Contribute to service development, audit, and research activity
Line manage and support the development of pharmacy staff
You will play a key role in ensuring continuity of care from admission through to discharge, supporting patients with complex cancer treatments. xkybehq
Essential Requirements
GPhC registration
Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy (Diploma/MSc or equivalent)
Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy, including oncology/haematology
Strong experience working within multidisciplinary teams
Excellent clinical knowledge, communication, and leadership skills
Desirable
Independent Prescriber qualification
Experience in oncology pharmacy or cancer services
Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society / BOPA
Experience in teaching, audit, and service development
Leadership or management training
Why Apply?
Join a specialist cancer pharmacy service
Work within a highly collaborative MDT environment
Opportunities for advanced clinical practice and prescribing
Be involved in service innovation, research, and leadership
Supportive Trust committed to clinical excellence and professional development
