Overview
In this role you will deliver highly specialised clinical pharmacy services within Oncology & Haematology, working as a core member of a cross-site multidisciplinary team. You will shape clinical services, guidelines, and SACT processes, contributing to safe, effective cancer care across Ipswich and Colchester sites. The role sits within a supportive, development-focused pharmacy group committed to staff growth and digital transformation with Epic adoption.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working options
- generous pension scheme
- unsocial hours payments (where applicable)
- 27 days annual leave (pro rata)
- NHS discounts
- Staff Health and Wellbeing programme
Responsibilities
- Provide highly specialised clinical pharmacy services to the Oncology & Haematology Clinical Delivery Group (Ipswich site chemotherapy/haematology, inpatient wards and outpatient clinics)
- Proactively contribute to the cross-site ESNEFT Clinical Delivery Group agenda
- Develop the clinical pharmacy service within specified tumour types
- Develop clinical guidelines and protocols for medicines use within the speciality
- Contribute to Systemic Anti-C Cancer Therapy (SACT) preparation by validating and final checking SACT prescriptions
Key requirements
- GPhC registered
- Master Degree in Pharmacy
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or clinical equivalent
- Essential hospital experience with clinical pharmacy practice
- Experience in multi-disciplinary working
- Experience with high-risk medicines
- Experience in educating and training staff
- Oncology experience
- Desirable: Non-Mmedical Prescribing, BOPA Oncology training, BOPA SACT verification passport
- Desirable: Epic electronic patient record system experience
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Staff education and mentoring
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Medicines management in Oncology & Haematology
- Clinical knowledge of oncology/haematology therapeutic issues
- SACT preparation and validation
Lead Pharmacist - Oncology and Haematology in Ipswich employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
