At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services for oncology patients in a specialist cancer setting.
- Company: Join Icon UK, a leading integrated healthcare provider with a global reach.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, life assurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing support programme.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative culture that values inclusivity and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient outcomes in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Qualifications: GPhC registered Pharmacist with significant oncology experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 44100 - 53900 £ per year.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Oncology Pharmacist to play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy services within a specialist cancer setting. You will contribute to the safe and effective management of oncology treatments, supporting service development, and clinical governance initiatives. We are looking for a GPhC registered Pharmacist with significant oncology experience, strong knowledge of systemic anti-cancer therapies, and hands-on experience with electronic prescribing systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team. You will be proactive, resourceful, and committed to improving patient outcomes, driving service innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of medicines management and patient care.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver safe, effective clinical pharmacy services for oncology patients, ensuring compliance with national standards and best practice.
- Support the development and optimisation of electronic prescribing systems, including protocol management and clinical governance for SACT regimens.
- Contribute to service development, audit programmes, and medicines management processes to enhance quality, safety and efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve oncology services, support patient care and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits:
- Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service).
- Salary Sacrifice Pension: Auto-enrolment pension from day 1 with a standard contribution of 5% employee, and 4% employer.
- Life Assurance: Life assurance scheme equivalent to 3 x your annual salary.
- Wellbeing: Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme offering holistic wellbeing support from fully accredited counsellors and psychotherapists.
- Reward & Recognition: Access to the 'Ignite' benefits platform for savings, cashback and reloadable vouchers.
Icon UK are proud to be opening a Cancer Centre in Reading, providing state-of-the-art oncology services to our patients, including Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, and Diagnostic Services.
Icon is a leading integrated healthcare provider with global reach across Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN, the United Kingdom and Germany, committed to delivering the best care possible, to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible.
Oncology Pharmacist at ICON UK in Reading employer: Icon Uk
At Icon Cancer Centre Thames Valley, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of our staff. With competitive benefits such as generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and access to holistic wellbeing support, we are dedicated to fostering employee growth and development in a state-of-the-art facility. Join us in making a meaningful impact in oncology care while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a purpose-built centre in Reading.
