Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced
Pharmacist at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to join the Pharmacy Cancer
and Aseptic Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will be responsible
for clinically verifying prescriptions in a timely and accurate manner,
accuracy checking dispensed medicines, and supporting the safe and efficient
delivery of cancer and supportive medicines. You will work closely with
clinical teams to review patients medication histories, understand their
clinical needs, and provide specialist medicines advice to support their care
journey. You will also support patients through medicines counselling, drug
history taking, and medicines reconciliation, ensuring they understand their
treatment. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and maintenance
of a clinical prescribing service for cancer patients under appropriate
clinical supervision, delivering compassionate, empathetic, and professional
care in line with the Trusts values.
Main duties of the jobAs an
Advanced Pharmacist, you will be responsible for overseeing pharmaceutical care
across the cancer directorate and associated clinical areas, managing
medicines-related risks, and ensuring adherence to the Trusts Medicines Policy
and relevant medicines legislation. You will be supporting the accountable
pharmacist for the unlicensed Aseptic Unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital to
ensure aseptic medicines are prepared and supplied in accordance with Good
Manufacturing Practice standards and applicable local and national
requirements. You will be collaborating with senior pharmacy and medical professionals,
multidisciplinary teams, and management representatives to achieve service
objectives and contribute to the continuous development of pharmacy services.
You will also be providing specialist pharmacy input during consultant ward
rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, prescribing meetings, and other relevant
clinical forums to support effective clinical decision-making and optimise
patient care.
About usHere at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challengesWork-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leaveOpportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you wantDetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
30.94 an hour
ContractBankWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference numberM0042-91901Job locationsStoke Mandeville HospitalMandeville RoadBuckinghamshire Healthcare Nhs TrustAYLESBURYBuckinghamshireHP21 8ALUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo
support the development of an advanced prescribing service within cancer care,
ensuring prescribing practices are safe, effective, and aligned with relevant
clinical requirements. To maintain prescribing competencies and registration,
ensuring all prescribing activities meet professional and legal standards.
To
implement cost-effective medicines management strategies, monitor drug
utilisation, record clinical interventions, and identify opportunities to
minimise wastage. To ensure appropriate use of medicines in accordance with
NICE guidance, the Cancer Drugs Fund, and other applicable funding mechanisms.
To
contribute to the development, review, and implementation of medicines-related
protocols and provide accurate pharmaceutical information when required. To
promote specialist pharmacy services across haematology and oncology through
professional engagement within and outside the Trust.
To
undertake authorised pharmacist duties within the Aseptic Unit, including final
product checks in accordance with the Section 10 exemption under the Medicines
Act 1968. To supervise aseptic unit operations and work with technical staff to
maintain appropriate standards of product quality and service delivery.
To
participate in the establishment, maintenance, and supervision of clinical
cancer and haematology trials in collaboration with the Lead Pharmacist for
Clinical Trials. To contribute to pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff
education, undertake clinical audits and research, and engage with local,
national, and international specialist groups.
To
provide intrathecal chemotherapy services in accordance with Trust and national
guidelines, undertake medicines reconciliation for inpatients and day patients,
and supply take-home medicines across inpatient, day-care, and outpatient
settings. To provide scheduled dispensary cover, mentor specialist and junior
pharmacy colleagues and pre-registration trainees, maintain confidentiality,
promote best practice, and undertake additional duties within your competence
as required.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo
support the development of an advanced prescribing service within cancer care,
ensuring prescribing practices are safe, effective, and aligned with relevant
clinical requirements. To maintain prescribing competencies and registration,
ensuring all prescribing activities meet professional and legal standards.
To
implement cost-effective medicines management strategies, monitor drug
utilisation, record clinical interventions, and identify opportunities to
minimise wastage. To ensure appropriate use of medicines in accordance with
NICE guidance, the Cancer Drugs Fund, and other applicable funding mechanisms.
To
contribute to the development, review, and implementation of medicines-related
protocols and provide accurate pharmaceutical information when required. To
promote specialist pharmacy services across haematology and oncology through
professional engagement within and outside the Trust.
To
undertake authorised pharmacist duties within the Aseptic Unit, including final
product checks in accordance with the Section 10 exemption under the Medicines
Act 1968. To supervise aseptic unit operations and work with technical staff to
maintain appropriate standards of product quality and service delivery.
To
participate in the establishment, maintenance, and supervision of clinical
cancer and haematology trials in collaboration with the Lead Pharmacist for
Clinical Trials. To contribute to pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff
education, undertake clinical audits and research, and engage with local,
national, and international specialist groups.
To
provide intrathecal chemotherapy services in accordance with Trust and national
guidelines, undertake medicines reconciliation for inpatients and day patients,
and supply take-home medicines across inpatient, day-care, and outpatient
settings. To provide scheduled dispensary cover, mentor specialist and junior
pharmacy colleagues and pre-registration trainees, maintain confidentiality,
promote best practice, and undertake additional duties within your competence
as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialRegistered Pharmacist with relevant prescribing qualifications and maintained professional registration. Experience in cancer and haematology pharmacy services. Knowledge of aseptic services, medicines legislation, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).Experience in clinical trials, medicines management, and clinical audit. Strong communication, mentoring, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialRegistered Pharmacist with relevant prescribing qualifications and maintained professional registration.
Experience in cancer and haematology pharmacy services. Knowledge of aseptic services, medicines legislation, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).Experience in clinical trials, medicines management, and clinical audit.
Strong communication, mentoring, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNHS Professionals LimitedAddressStoke Mandeville HospitalMandeville RoadBuckinghamshire Healthcare Nhs TrustAYLESBURYBuckinghamshireHP21 8ALUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNHS Professionals LimitedAddressStoke Mandeville HospitalMandeville RoadBuckinghamshire Healthcare Nhs TrustAYLESBURYBuckinghamshireHP21 8ALUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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