Job Title: Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Haematology, Oncology, Palliative Care & Technical Services
Location: Norfolk
Salary: Band 8B
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our team as the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Haematology, Oncology, Palliative Care & Technical Services located in Norfolk.
In this senior Band 8B role, you will lead the clinical and technical pharmacy services for cancer and palliative care services. This is a high-impact leadership position, responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and innovative pharmaceutical care for patients receiving chemotherapy, palliative treatments, and haematology services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership for pharmacy services in oncology, haematology, and palliative care.
- Act as Accountable Pharmacist for Technical Services, ensuring Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and clinical compliance.
- Oversee chemotherapy prescription validation, preparation, release, and safe administration.
- Lead on the implementation of treatment regimens and protocols using iQemo and Electronic Patient Records (EPR).
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and represent pharmacy at cancer networks.
- Deliver a clinical pharmacy service to inpatient wards, the Chemo Day Unit, Day Treatment Unit, and specialist clinics.
- Manage and develop pharmacy staff within the Cancer Services and Technical Services team.
- Drive clinical governance initiatives and review prescribing practices to ensure budget efficiency and patient safety.
- Act as an Independent Prescriber in oncology or haematology where appropriate.
Requirements:
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Extensive post-registration clinical experience in oncology, haematology, or palliative care.
- Strong leadership, communication, and service development skills.
- Sound knowledge of aseptic services and chemotherapy protocols.
- Experience managing pharmacy teams and service delivery in a complex clinical environment.
- Independent Prescriber qualification is desirable.
- Experience with clinical trials and involvement in audits is advantageous.
Benefits:
- A key leadership role in a growing and respected NHS Foundation Trust.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and postgraduate training.
- Access to NHS pension scheme, flexible working, and other staff benefits.
- Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary cancer care team making a real difference.