Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer Services, Band 8a

Job Description

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Cancer Services (Band 8a)

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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:

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  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. xwzovoh

Essential Requirements

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  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

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  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?

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  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