Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer Services, Band 8a
Jobbydoo · Northampton, England ·
Job Description Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Cancer Services (Band 8a) Northampton General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group Full-Time Permanent or Bank Includes On-Call Commitment Start Date: ASAP We are working with Northampton General Hospital to recruit an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to join their Oncology & Haematology team.
This is a highly specialist role delivering a patient-focused clinical pharmacy service across oncology wards, acute assessment units, and outpatient cancer services. About the Role As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist,
you will
- Deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service to oncology and haematology patients - Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting safe and effective medicines use - Participate in ward rounds, medicines optimisation, and patient counselling - Provide expert advice on systemic anti-cancer therapies and complex treatment pathways - Lead on guidelines, protocols, and medicines governance - Support ePMA systems and digital prescribing initiatives - Contribute to service development, audit, and research activity - Line manage and support the development of pharmacy staff You will play a key role in ensuring continuity of care from admission through to discharge, supporting patients with complex cancer treatments.
Essential Requirements - MPharm (or equivalent) - GPhC registration - Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy (Diploma/MSc or equivalent) - Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy, including oncology/haematology - Strong experience working within multidisciplinary teams - Excellent clinical knowledge, communication, and leadership skills Desirable - Independent Prescriber qualification - Experience in oncology pharmacy or cancer services - Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society / BOPA - Experience in teaching, audit, and service development - Leadership or management training Why Apply? - Join a specialist cancer pharmacy service - Work within a highly collaborative MDT environment - Opportunities for advanced clinical practice and prescribing - Be involved in service innovation, research, and leadership - Supportive Trust committed to clinical excellence and professional development