Overview
We are recruiting an Advanced Oncology Pharmacist – Distribution Service at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust. The role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, band 8a with a basic salary of £57,528 – £64,750 per annum plus a 15% High‑Cost Area Supplement.
Responsibilities
- Apply specialist oncology knowledge to a designated patient group, developing and managing the pharmacist prescribing role under agreed clinical management plans.
- Promote the safe, clinically effective and cost‑effective use of medicines, providing expert advice on oncology pharmacy issues, including clinical, funding and prescribing matters.
- Manage the pharmacy distribution team, ensuring safe and effective storage and stockholding of all pharmaceuticals in the department.
- Contribute to the strategic vision for the pharmacy department and business plan in line with cancer centre and trust strategies.
Qualifications & Experience
- Masters Degree MPharm (or equivalent)
- Clinical qualification in oncology pharmacy
- Experience in a senior post, working at an operational level and leading service development and change.
- Evidence of extensive experience in service development and change, performance management and working across the healthcare community.
Skills
- Proven change and project management skills
- Advanced communication and effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent presentation, organisational and analytical skills
- Independent working style and ability to work as part of a team.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the NHS Cancer Reform Strategy, the workings of specialised services and acute hospitals, wider issues surrounding NHS healthcare and commercial business.
Other Requirements
- Experience and evidence of engagement around the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda and an ability to actively support the development of a culture that recognises and promotes equality, values diversity and leads by example.
- Role model the Trust values every day.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
The role offers a 15% High‑Cost Area Supplement of the basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137 per annum pro‑rata. The position is full‑time, 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis. The closing date for applications is 23/06/2026.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all applicants, staff and patients. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including disabled candidates, BAME communities and those under‑represented in our workforce. We offer flexible working options and support carers, volunteers, armed forces personnel, veterans and their families.
Application Process
We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role. The vacancy will close on 23/06/2026. Please submit your application promptly to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
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