Oncology Pharmacist in Harlow

At Lloyds Clinical, with over four decades of experience supporting patients since 1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecare services to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes, workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive range of treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursing for complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond.

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Oncology Pharmacist to join our dynamic team in Harlow Essex or Spondon Derby. The successful candidate will support the Lead Oncology Pharmacist in overseeing daily Oncology operations, contributing to the training and development of the team, and ensuring the delivery of best practices. This role involves collaboration with the Oncology team to complete tasks safely and effectively. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week working from home; the successful candidate will need to be able to commute to Harlow, Essex on a regular basis. Working hours are (9-5:30); we are able to discuss condensed hours or flexible working on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and clinical leadership for patient care, including the clinical verification of prescriptions according to GPhC & BOPA guidelines.
• Offer timely, expert clinical advice to medical and nursing staff, ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Support continuous improvement within Central Pharmacy operations by collaborating with external departments to ensure efficient and safe care.
• Help maintain an organized facility, ensuring colleague training and assessment, and contribute to business projects and Key Value Drivers.
• Assist in the onboarding of new business and patients, develop new prescription templates, and create training materials.
• Provide both operational and clinical training to ensure the team is well-prepared and knowledgeable.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and best practices in prescription processing.
• Adhere to standards set by regulatory bodies, including RPSGB and GPhC.
• Participate in departmental audits and ensure operational processes comply with GMP and MHRA standards.

Qualifications

• Experience working on Oncology wards.
• Experience in clinically screening Oncology SACT prescriptions.
• Involvement in ordering chemotherapy.
• Proficiency in using and managing electronic prescribing systems for Oncology patients (e.g., iQemo).
• Ideally, a post-graduate qualification specialising in Oncology.
• Experience in clinical decision-making.
• Experience in training and upskilling members of a pharmacy team.

Required Skills

To be successful in this role, you will be a GPhC-registered pharmacist, ideally with experience working in a hospital or home healthcare environment. Much of the role involves checking for accuracy, so strong attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to stay focused over long periods of time. Other qualities you’ll need include excellent communication skills, a systematic approach and a commitment to continuous professional development. It is essential for this role that candidates have completed 2 a,b and C in solid tumour and haematology on the BOPA, SACT, Passport.

Preferred Skills

Join our team and contribute to a patient-centred approach in Oncology pharmacy. Apply today to be part of an innovative and supportive environment.

Pay range and compensation package

We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our valued employees. Lloyds Clinical has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionate professionals across nursing, patient services, compounding, pharmacy and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Outstanding training & development programmes
• Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus
• Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app
• Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal

Equal Opportunity Statement

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team.