Specialist Oncology Pharmacist in Huddersfield

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site HRI Town Huddersfield Salary £55,690 – £62,682 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/02/2026 08:00 Interview date 16/02/2026

Specialist Oncology Pharmacist

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job‑share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Job overview

This post is responsible for the implementation, upgrade and subsequent system maintenance of ChemoCare for both CHFT and MYTT, as part of the South Sector non‑surgical oncology collaboration.

The post will initially be hosted by CHFT and will be jointly line managed by the Lead Pharmacist – Digital Medicines at MYTT and Oncology Pharmacist at CHFT. The post‑holder will be expected to work cross‑site at both CHFT and MYTT.

Focusing on oncology and chemotherapy systems Chemocare, the role will involve supporting the validation of haematology and oncology‑specific workflows, aseptic worksheets and labels to ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. Working closely with oncology teams, the post holder will help refine processes to enhance patient safety and treatment efficiency. Additionally, they will be expected to engage with governance and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to national and local policies, including data protection and medicines management regulations.

The role requires strong leadership and collaborative skills to develop innovation within the oncology and pharmacy teams. This includes mentoring junior staff, liaising with multidisciplinary teams to address operational challenges, and representing the pharmacy department in key forums related to Digital Medicines.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the implementation, and optimisation of ChemoCare across two NHS Trusts. A key focus will be on chemotherapy prescribing systems, working closely with clinical and technical teams to integrate solutions into existing workflows while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Providing technical support and training is essential to ensure system users are confident and competent. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, assisting with user queries, and ensuring systems function effectively to support safe prescribing. The post holder will also contribute to project documentation, including risk assessments, communication plans, and implementation schedules.

A key duty includes validating haematology and oncology‑specific workflows, worksheets and labels to ensure accuracy and compliance. The post holder will work with oncology teams to improve system integration, enhancing efficiency and patient safety.

Governance and safety responsibilities include assisting in the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring compliance with local and national policies.

Collaboration is vital, requiring engagement with clinical and technical teams to address operational challenges. The post holder will also mentor junior staff, support cross‑site working, and represent the pharmacy team in relevant meetings and forums to ensure effective system implementation and optimisation.

Working for our organisation

We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end‑of‑life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS– yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for key duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Pharmacist prescriber or willing & eligible to complete course in first year of post.
• Member of the RPS.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice.
• Considerable post‑registration hospital experience.
• Significant relevant and recent experience of Cancer Services.
• Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience.
• Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit.
• Clinical trials experience and/or GCP training.
• Management of drug budgets.
• Experience managing staff.
• Experience of Homecare, Individual Funding Requests and Blueteq forms.
• Experience in clinical verification of SACT prescriptions.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Self‑motivating and ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Able to effect and manage change.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to CPD.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
• Experience of using trust chemotherapy e‑prescribing system (ARIA) or equivalent.

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa – GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter‑Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable, will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk for assistance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Contact: Milly Finch, Consultant Pharmacist – Oncology, Email: milly.finch@cht.nhs.uk

Contact: Dean Moriarty, Associate Director of Pharmacy, Email: d.moriarty1@nhs.net