The lead pharmacist for cancer services provides clinical, technical and operational leadership to Oncology, Haematology, Palliative care, and Technical Services. The post holder will be the Accountable Pharmacist for the aseptic production unit and provide professional pharmacist leadership to the aseptic production unit. The post holder will provide Quality Assurance advice and support the pharmacy Quality Assurance technician. This will include clinical leadership for clinical activity for chemotherapy and authorising final release of products for administration to patients.
As the lead pharmacist you will be a source advice for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals for cancer services, will develop pharmacist skills by offering rotations in cancer services and will participate in multidisciplinary and governance meetings.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Adult cancer services - provider person centred care and ensure that drug therapy is safe, effective and cost-effective.
Represent the Trust at the Regional Cancer Network.
Liaise with commissioners, including NHS England, to ensure correct funding channels for the use of all medication.
Paediatric oncology - ensure treatments are safe, effective, peer reviewed, and in the best interests of the patient.
Chemotherapy electronic prescribing - act as lead pharmacist to support the team implementing EPR module for electronic chemotherapy.
Provide strategic leadership to pharmacy cancer services and the aseptic production unit and future new hospital plans.
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
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lead pharmacist in King's Lynn employer: Queen Elizabeth Hospital
At The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. As part of our dedicated team, you will have the unique opportunity to advance your career towards a Consultant radiographer role while working in a state-of-the-art digital unit, all within a community-focused environment that values collaboration and excellence in patient care.
