Senior Pharmacist - Haematology/Oncology

Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacist, with Cancer experience, looking to develop a specialism in Paediatric Cancer. We are looking for someone who puts patients at the centre of their practice and is proactive in their learning.

Full training will be provided and specialist Paediatric experience, whilst desirable, is not essential. As a Specialist Pharmacist, you will rotate through the different areas of the team, gaining experience and having the opportunity to develop services and make improvements.

You will see every side of Paediatric Cancer from diagnostic work up, treatment, side effect management and long term surveillance in both Inpatient and Outpatient settings. Based on your progression, as a senior in year 2-3, you will have the opportunity to work in more complex areas such as BMT, Car-T Cell, Palliative Care and Clinical Trials.

We are looking for someone who not only takes responsibility for their own learning, but is also proactive in teaching colleagues and the wider network. There will be an opportunity to supervise foundation year Pharmacists and Band 6 Pharmacists through their rotation in Haem-Onc.

In addition you will attend ward rounds, MDTs, counsel patients, work up new drugs, protocols, develop guidelines and help improve processes within and outside of Pharmacy. Main duties of the jobTo be a member of a team of Specialist Pharmacists in Haematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, who provide a comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy Service to Inpatient and Outpatients WardsTo monitor prescribing practices in the unit and provide feedback and recommendations to improve standards and guidelinesTo participate in specialist oncall serviceAct as a releasing officer under the terms of the Specials LicenseTo work closely with the Cytotoxic Unit for the safe provision of ChemotherapyTo participate and lead in the teaching/training of foundation year Pharmacists, postgraduate Pharmacists, Nurses and medical staff as appropriateTo participate in departmental and multidisciplinary audit/research activities, to ensure that cost improvement and quality targets are met.

To attend departmental meetings, keep one's self informed and maintain CPD, and communicate informationTo comply with all Trust and Departmental policies & procedures, work safely and efficientlyAbout usGOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks.

Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion.

All of our staff networks are open to any employee. DetailsDate posted19 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 58,133 to 65,261 a year Inclusive per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number271-CCS-8129649Job locationsGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustGreat Ormond Street HospitalLondonWC1N 3JHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values EssentialOur Always values Academic/Professional qualification/Training EssentialRegistered with General Pharmaceutical CouncilPost-graduate Certificate (or working towards) in Pharmacy Practice or equivalentDesirablePost-graduate Diploma (or working towards) in Pharmacy Practice or equivalentIndependent prescribing qualification Experience/Knowledge EssentialExperience working in the area of cancerKnowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectivesDesirableUse of medicines in specialist area of paediatricsPrinciples of safe handling of cytotoxicsExperience working in Aseptic ServicesUse of EPIC/BEACON system/ equivalent prescribing systemGood Clinical Practice and management of clinical trialsExperience screening paediatric chemotherapy prescriptions Skills and abilities EssentialExcellent organisational skillsTime management and problem solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDesirableAbility to lead and motivate a teamSupervising of staffFormal and informal delivery of education and training Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values EssentialOur Always values Academic/Professional qualification/Training EssentialRegistered with General Pharmaceutical CouncilPost-graduate Certificate (or working towards) in Pharmacy Practice or equivalentDesirablePost-graduate Diploma (or working towards) in Pharmacy Practice or equivalentIndependent prescribing qualification Experience/Knowledge EssentialExperience working in the area of cancerKnowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectivesDesirableUse of medicines in specialist area of paediatricsPrinciples of safe handling of cytotoxicsExperience working in Aseptic ServicesUse of EPIC/BEACON system/ equivalent prescribing systemGood Clinical Practice and management of clinical trialsExperience screening paediatric chemotherapy prescriptions Skills and abilities EssentialExcellent organisational skillsTime management and problem solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDesirableAbility to lead and motivate a teamSupervising of staffFormal and informal delivery of education and trainingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustGreat Ormond Street HospitalLondonWC1N 3JHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustGreat Ormond Street HospitalLondonWC1N 3JHUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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