Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist in Cancer and Aseptics to join the Pharmacy team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. You will be based across Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville Hospitals and will be responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to oncology and haematology wards and cancer day units, as well as supporting the aseptic services unit and participating in the provision of clinical trials for cancer patients.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Pharmacist, you will be responsible for managing medicines-related risks and ensuring full compliance with the Trust’s Medicines Policy and all relevant medicines legislation. You will clinically verify prescriptions, carry out accuracy checking of dispensed medicines, support medicines logistics, and provide expert medicines advice to multidisciplinary clinical teams at the point of care.
Job responsibilities
- Develop and provide clinical pharmacy services across the cancer directorate, including specialist haematology wards, adult oncology and haematology day units, cancer outpatients, community-based paediatric oncology, and Florence Nightingale Hospice (FNH).
- Provide specialised professional education and support to pharmacy and clinical staff in relevant areas, enhancing standards and quality of patient care.
- Support the aseptic unit manager on a rotational basis in the day-to-day running of the pharmacy aseptic unit.
- Support and deputise for the Advanced Pharmacist for Cancer and Aseptics as required.
- Deliver tailored medicines advice and guidance directly to patients and carers, explaining treatment regimens, providing practical tips for adherence, and addressing queries to enhance patient understanding and confidence.
- Maintain detailed records of interventions, monitor trends in medicine use, and achieve competence in specialised IT systems such as BOPA and Aria to support safe and efficient chemotherapy preparation and management.
Qualifications
- GPhC-registered pharmacist.
- Experience in oncology/haematology pharmacy.
- Competent in chemotherapy/aseptic preparation.
- Able to provide patient counselling and education.
- Experience supporting or leading pharmacy teams.
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