Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Oncology and Haematology Pharmacy Team at Leeds Childrens Hospital as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist. This fixed term post will support the delivery of specialist pharmacy services across paediatric oncology and haematology, with a particular focus on the Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) service. We are looking for a confident and experienced clinical pharmacist who can take a role in supporting the paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) service, alongside the wider paediatric oncology and haematology pharmacy team.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team to support the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines for children and young people receiving complex oncology, haematology and transplant care. We are looking for a motivated and experienced pharmacist with strong clinical skills, excellent communication and an interest in developing within a specialist paediatric service.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Vicky Holden Lead Pharmacist - Children's Cancer Services
Vholden@nhs.net
0113 3922610
Lucy Duffy Clinical Pharmacy Team Lead Paediatric Oncology & Haematology/ACP for Paediatric Haematology
lucyduffy@nhs.net
0113 3922610/0113 3926830
Interview Date: week commencing 23/11/2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Why you should join our Team
You will be joining an experienced and supportive Paediatric Oncology and Haematology Pharmacy Team within Leeds Children’s Hospital, working alongside specialist pharmacists, technicians and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. The service delivers complex and highly specialised care across oncology, haematology and BMT, providing an excellent environment in which to build advanced clinical expertise and take meaningful responsibility for patient care.
This post offers the opportunity to develop within a highly specialised clinical service, work with a high degree of autonomy and contribute to the ongoing development of pharmacy practice. You will have opportunities to influence clinical care, support service improvement, contribute to guidelines and governance, and develop your knowledge and experience across complex paediatric oncology and haematology pathways, but with a main focus on Stem Cell Transplant/Bone Marrow Transplant.
What you will bring to the role
We are looking for a confident and experienced clinical pharmacist who can take a role in supporting the paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) service, alongside the wider paediatric oncology and haematology pharmacy team.
You will bring:
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Significant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience, ideally within paediatrics, oncology, haematology, BMT or another complex specialist area.
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Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, with the ability to work autonomously within a highly specialist service.
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An interest in, or experience of, BMT and the management of complex medicines used throughout the transplant pathway.
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The confidence to act as one of the pharmacy contact for BMT patients and the wider multidisciplinary team.
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The ability to manage complex clinical problems and provide specialist medicines advice to medical, nursing and pharmacy colleagues.
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Strong communication skills when working with children, young people and their families.
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A sound understanding of medicines governance, patient safety and risk management.
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Experience of contributing to clinical guidelines, protocols and service development.
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Enthusiasm for education and for supporting the development of pharmacy and multidisciplinary colleagues.
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The ability to prioritise effectively and maintain a high-quality clinical service within a busy and changing environment.
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Be able to contribute to specialist advice and actively participate in MDT team meetings and departmental meetings
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate highly complex medicine related information to prescribers, clinicians, patients and carers, colleagues external to the Trust (eg. POSCU pharmacists, commissioners)
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A good understanding of antimicrobial stewardship and the ability to actively support safe and effective antimicrobial use.
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Experience of supporting the safe and effective use of off-label and unlicensed medicines within complex treatment pathways.
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Independent prescribing skills , or the ability to use these effectively in response to service need.
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Experience of reviewing systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), including ensuring treatment remains appropriate throughout admission and at discharge.
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The ability to provide clear medicines counselling and support to children, young people and their families.
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Confidence in providing specialist pharmacy support across inpatient wards and specialist clinics, including stem cell transplant pathways.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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