Overview
In this role you lead the strategy, design, and ongoing development of the Electronic Prescribing (EP) system for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. You will oversee EP maintenance, referrals, and patient-reported outcomes, while guiding safe, high-quality cancer care. You will develop policies to ensure safe prescribing and contribute to the pharmacy management team, driving transformation within a forward-looking cancer centre. This position offers leadership growth and a pathway to a senior clinical role within a supportive NHS Trust culture.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working patterns
- positive work-life balance
- band 8a salary with 15% High Cost Area Supplement
- permanent contract
- NHS pension
- professional registration support
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, design, and development of the EP system for SACT
- Maintain and optimize EP features including electronic referrals and electronic PROs for SACT
- Provide leadership for all aspects of SACT EP and support oncology pharmacy service delivery
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure safe medication practices in relation to EP
- Apply specialist knowledge to designated patient groups for pharmacist prescribing under clinical management plans
- Advise on oncology pharmacy issues—clinical, funding, and prescribing to promote safe, effective, and cost-efficient medicine use
- Contribute to the Trust's strategic vision for the pharmacy department and its business plan
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive transformation and service improvement
Key requirements
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist
- Post graduate diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent
- Registered independent prescriber
- BOPA Passport - completion of adult level 2c
- Extensive hospital experience (post-registration)
- Experience in specialist pharmacist review of cancer patients
- Experience delivering clinical pharmacy services and advising on safe medicine use
- Experience developing and implementing medicines and service policies for a specialty
- Experience with electronic prescribing system
- Team player; able to supervise others
- Initiative and assertiveness
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Electronic prescribing system (EP) expertise
- IT literacy; competency with spreadsheets and large databases
- Preparation of SOPs, reports, and audits
Advanced Oncology Pharmacist – Electronic Prescribing in London 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.
