Specialist Clinical Pharmacist-Haematology and Lymphoma | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester

We are seeking a specialist haematology and lymphoma pharmacist (Band 8a) to work across multiple services for haematology, lymphoma, and teenage/young adult cancer patients. The role involves providing specialist clinical pharmacy services, supporting independent prescribing, and contributing to the development and audit of pharmacy practices within the Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to haematology and lymphoma patients and teenage/young adult cancer patients in collaboration with Lead Haematology and Lymphoma Pharmacists.
• Provide specialist services across haematology/lymphoma ward areas, the TYA unit, ambulatory care unit, proton beam therapy unit, and day‑case settings.
• Assist and deputise for the Lead Haematology and Lymphoma Pharmacists, including participating in MDT meetings and multi‑disciplinary consultations.
• Support the development of specialty services such as CAR‑T cell therapies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, and peripheral site pharmacy provision.
• Develop and maintain drug protocols, treatment guidelines, standard operating procedures, and local/national databases related to medication use.
• Contribute to the safety and cost‑effectiveness of medicine use, including compliance with safety schemes, appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungal agents, and audit participation.
• Forecast drug expenditure, identify prescribing changes, and report on utilisation data to lead clinicians and the Director of Pharmacy.
• Participate in clinical audit, practice research, and quality improvement projects within the designated disease group.
• Support independent prescribing, including training to become an independent prescriber and prescribing to appropriate patients in agreement with consultants.
• Represent the pharmacy service at clinical unit and divisional meetings, providing educational and training programmes to staff.
• Act as a mentor and role model to junior pharmacists and foundation year pharmacists.
• Maintain CPD portfolio and participate in departmental rotations, weekend service, bank holiday and on‑call work as required.

General Duties

• Assist in development, implementation, and management of training initiatives and competency frameworks.
• Participate in cost‑effective service review and development.
• Represent pharmacy and act as a link person at relevant meetings and conferences.
• Provide education and training to pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff.
• Participate in clinical audit or practice research as required.
• Support clinical screening and review of SACT prescriptions and clinical trial prescriptions.
• Check and supply medication to patients, counsel on correct use, and provide written information.
• Follow local, Trust, and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.
• Identify training needs and maintain a CPD portfolio.
• Participate in all department rotas, weekend service, bank holiday working, and on‑call as requested.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post as requested by Pharmacy Managers and the Trust.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Independently prescribing qualification or working towards it, essential for MDT outpatient clinics.
• Relevant clinical pharmacy experience in haematology and lymphoma settings.
• Knowledge of CAR‑T/immune‑effector cell therapies and haemato‑oncology medicines.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with clinical data reporting, audit, and cost‑forecasting.