Advanced Oncology Pharmacist in Cardiff

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent: On-call commitments Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Weekends and on-call commitments) Job ref 120-PST163-1126

Employer Velindre Cancer Centre Employer type NHS Site Velindre Cancer Centre Town Cardiff Salary £58,379 - £65,723 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC), which is a committed equal opportunities employer. VCC welcomes applications from people who share our vision;

Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.

our values;

• Caring
• Respectful
• Accountable

& who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in an organisation with the ambition to provide world class services & care to our patients.

VCC is an amazing place to work & develop your career. It is undertaking a 5 year transformation programme which will enable cancer services to meet the future needs of our patients across South East Wales. Not only will programme see VCC moving into a new purpose built cancer hospital, it will provide opportunities for patients to receive treatments closer to their homes. The infrastructure changes will offer our employees opportunities to work across a number of sites, in new and different ways, create development opportunities & increase flexible working practices.

VCC provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

Advanced Pharmacist - Oncology

Are you an ambitious hospital pharmacist ready to take the next step in your career? Velindre Cancer Service Pharmacy is looking for talented pharmacists to join our innovative and welcoming team. Previous oncology or haematology experience is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applications from pharmacists with strong clinical skills, sound professional judgement and the drive to develop a specialist career in cancer pharmacy. A comprehensive induction and ongoing development programme will support you to build your expertise and confidence in cancer care. As part of a leading NHS organisation, our cancer centre delivers specialist treatment and research for a population of 1.5 million people across South East Wales, offering an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of the most rapidly developing areas of medicine.

As an Advanced Pharmacist in Oncology, you will provide vital pharmaceutical expertise throughout the delivery of cancer treatments, using the skills developed in your previous hospital experience. You will collaborate closely with clinical teams to implement new medicines, develop new and innovative ways of working and grow your prescribing role. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to our outstanding services, making a direct impact on the lives of cancer patients.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Chief Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacists in developing and maintaining the pharmaceutical service to Velindre NHS Trust to ensure that it is safe, efficient in the use of resources and complies with the Clinical Governance requirements of the Trust.

If you are eager to apply your expertise in a meaningful and rewarding setting and become part of a forward-thinking team, we invite you to apply and contribute to the future of cancer care in South Wales.

Not sure? We'd love to hear from you for an informal conversation before you apply.

If a training period is required, your contract will be issued under Annex 21: 75% of a Band 8a for 12 to 18 months or until qualification is achieved.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027 - an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other—ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm if qualified before 1999)
• Registered as a Pharmacist with GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) with Independent Prescriber annotation
• Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, or equivalent experience
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and credentialled to RPS Core Advanced level practice, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
• BOPA Passport accreditation to level 2c
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• Awareness of GMP and GCP
• Member of relevant national specialist pharmacist group(s)
• Accredited tutor for a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification

Experience

• Significant previous experience of Hospital Pharmacy services
• An up-to-date knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics and the principles of medicines management.
• Experience of contributing into the pharmaceutical care in a specialist area.
• Evidence of clinical audit, service improvement and implementation of procedures and protocols.
• Experience and evidence of undertaking autonomous practice.
• Experience in delivering pharmacy and multi-professional training.
• Significant previous experience of Oncology or Haemato-oncology services
• Experience of using an e-prescribing system.
• Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy aseptic unit.

Skills and Attributes

• Displays and can demonstrate VUNHST Values & Behaviours.
• Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team.
• Innovative and well organised.
• Confident and calm; acts as a role model, demonstrates leadership.
• Recognises need for sensitive and confidential handling of patient related information.
• Able to cope with emotional demands of patient involvement.
• Able to concentrate when frequently under pressure and subject to interruptions.
• Assertive, tactful, persuasive with negotiating and influencing skills.

Other

• Able to work very flexibly to meet the requirements of the service.
• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.