Job summaryUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is a tertiary referral Cancer Centre with five outpatient day case units, four inpatient wards and many outpatient clinics. The cancer pharmacists at UHB are well integrated into all aspects of this service, including ward pharmacy activities, day unit responsibilities and several different pharmacist-led clinics. We have close links with the School of Pharmacy at University of Birmingham and have a strong track record in delivering and supporting educational and research activities.
We are looking for a Specialist Pharmacist for Cancer Services to join our large and enthusiastic team, to provide a high level of specialist pharmaceutical care to our patients in oncology. We already have several pharmacists working independently within clinics and we are keen to further develop these roles and give our team the opportunity to become specialists in particular areas of oncology.
In addition, we hope you have a passion for education and training to support the growing number of junior pharmacists within the cancer pharmacy team. We will also support and encourage you to develop your own research interests and to develop yourself as a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist.
Main duties of the jobEnsure safe and effective provision of clinical pharmacy services to cancer patients on the day unit and wards.
Lead and develop clinical pharmacy services in oncologyManage and supervise Cancer Services pharmacists, overseeing performance, education and training and their professional developmentProvide medicines financial oversight to a directorateContribute to clinical audits, research trials, and service evaluations.
Support education and training of pharmacy staff and healthcare professionalsWork independently as a pharmacist in oncology clinicsAbout usUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.
As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
DetailsDate posted02 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
57,528 to 64,750 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number3 Job locationsQueen Elizabeth HospitalMindelsohn WayBirminghamWest MidlandsB15 2THUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential4 year vocational Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)* Post-graduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent experience* Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council* Willingness to work towards non medical prescribing qualificationDesirableWorking towards Level I Faculty Membership with the RPS* Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
EssentialSignificant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience in oncology* Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in oncology* Demonstrates good knowledge of oncology and current issues* Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team* Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care* Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills* Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF* Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries* Able to work with drug budget informationDesirableExperience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients* Ability to manage budgets and deliver on cost improvement programmes* Previous involvement in clinical trials
Additional Criteria
EssentialAble to use initiative and work without supervision when necessary* Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.* IT and presentation skills and report writing* Time management skills* Organisational skills* Negotiating skills* Co-ordination of duties of staff* Can prioritise local and own workload and that of others* Can meet deadlines* Can remain composed and effective in demanding situations (students in difficulties, delivering unfavourable feedback, as advocate for students in negotiating with senior staff, staff and patients in department, on wards and on call)* Can reflect and critically analyse own performance* Can critically and objectively analyse performance of others* Able to identify, prioritise and solve problems* Identifies and manages risk* Numerate and literate* Able to work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team* Committed to developing and extending pharmacy services* Able to critically evaluate evidence.* Able to implement change* Proven ability to work to deadlines and time management without supervision.* Well motivated and reliable* Able to work with all grades of staff clinical and managerial* Professional mannerWillingness to travel across all sites within the Trust as required by the job role.* Commitment to own Continuing Professional DevelopmentDesirableGood teaching and presentation skills (variety of methods, individual and small & large groups)* Experience as a trainer* Experience of supervision, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential4 year vocational Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)* Post-graduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent experience* Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council* Willingness to work towards non medical prescribing qualificationDesirableWorking towards Level I Faculty Membership with the RPS* Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
EssentialSignificant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience in oncology* Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in oncology* Demonstrates good knowledge of oncology and current issues* Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team* Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care* Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills* Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF* Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries* Able to work with drug budget informationDesirableExperience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients* Ability to manage budgets and deliver on cost improvement programmes* Previous involvement in clinical trials
Additional Criteria
EssentialAble to use initiative and work without supervision when necessary* Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.* IT and presentation skills and report writing* Time management skills* Organisational skills* Negotiating skills* Co-ordination of duties of staff* Can prioritise local and own workload and that of others* Can meet deadlines* Can remain composed and effective in demanding situations (students in difficulties, delivering unfavourable feedback, as advocate for students in negotiating with senior staff, staff and patients in department, on wards and on call)* Can reflect and critically analyse own performance* Can critically and objectively analyse performance of others* Able to identify, prioritise and solve problems* Identifies and manages risk* Numerate and literate* Able to work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team* Committed to developing and extending pharmacy services* Able to critically evaluate evidence.* Able to implement change* Proven ability to work to deadlines and time management without supervision.* Well motivated and reliable* Able to work with all grades of staff clinical and managerial* Professional mannerWillingness to travel across all sites within the Trust as required by the job role.* Commitment to own Continuing Professional DevelopmentDesirableGood teaching and presentation skills (variety of methods, individual and small & large groups)* Experience as a trainer* Experience of supervision, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedbackDisclosure 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xgikmsk For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustAddressQueen Elizabeth HospitalMindelsohn WayBirminghamWest MidlandsB15 2THUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustAddressQueen Elizabeth HospitalMindelsohn WayBirminghamWest MidlandsB15 2THUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Band 8a Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer Services in Birmingham employer: National Health Service
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