Senior Clinical Pharmacist – Cancer Care

Company: NHS Scotland
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Location: Crosshouse
Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Oncology Clinical Pharmacist to join the senior pharmacy team within cancer services across NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

Hours

18 hours per week. The hours for this post will be worked Monday 08:30‑16:30 and Tuesday 08:30‑16:00 and Wednesday 09:00‑12:30. You will participate in weekend, public holiday and extended hours as required. In accordance with AFC terms and conditions you may be required to work over 7 days and/or an extended working day. This post is based at University Hospital Crosshouse but has an area‑wide remit therefore travel to other hospital sites may be required.

What You Will Do

The post holder will have responsibilities for Oncology and Haematology patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. They will also work with the wider cancer Multi‑Disciplinary Teams (MDT) at both a local and regional level to safely deliver Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapies across Ayrshire. The post holder will be responsible for the development, provision, management and evaluation of a highly specialised clinical Oncology pharmacy service. With a Non‑Medical Prescribing role, you will work with the wider MDT in a defined clinical area. There will be an opportunity to develop advanced practice skills and an interest or involvement in research is actively encouraged.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

The ideal candidate shall possess excellent communication skills and have experience working within Oncology. A passion for driving forward change is essential as well as the ability to work well as part of a team, in addition to being able to work autonomously. An interest or involvement in research is actively encouraged.

UK Driving Licence

A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this and what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. Please ensure that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, note that the salary advertised is based on a full‑time contract and must be pro‑rated for part‑time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

Informal Enquiries Are Welcomed By

Lorna Robertson – Principal Pharmacist – Cancer Services 01563 825643 / lorna.robertson4@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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Posted: May 18th, 2026