Job Description

The postholder will be an important member of the Trust's Cancer Pharmacy team, providing and developing a comprehensive service to the Cancer directorate.
Responsibilities include the provision of a clinical ward pharmacy service to the cancer wards, supporting oncology outpatient clinics, verification of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) prescriptions, independent prescribing, managing drug funding applications and clinical support to clinicians and other health care professionals. The role also includes line management of rotational staff.
The post-holder will also be involved with the training of doctors, nurses and pharmacists in the safe use, screening and prescribing of SACT.
Main duties of the job

• To ensure that service provision is flexible and responsive to patient and service needs.
• To ensure the safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of drugs. Effectively and in accordance with Trust policy, standard operating procedures and medicines legislation.
• To assist the Senior Lead Pharmacist Cancer in the provision of clinical pharmacy services to patients within the oncology departments with priorities to ensure the safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of medicines.
• To participate in oncology ward rounds where appropriate and clinical meetings as specified by the Senior Lead Pharmacist Cancer in order to provide pharmaceutical advice to prescribers and other health care professionals
• To deputise for the Senior Lead Pharmacist Cancer in their absence
• To liaise with external agencies to ensure safe, timely and appropriate supply to patients where appropriate
• To supervise rotational band 6 and 7 pharmacists
• To undertake continual professional development and maintain a CPD portfolio in line with requirements of professional body including continuing education and attendance at appropriate courses and study days

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Details
Date posted
08 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
64,156 to 71,148 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-SCCS-2047
Job locations
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the attachment with the job advert. Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Member of the GPhC

Desirable

• BOPA Digital SACT verification Passport or equivalent
• Independent Prescriber

Experience
Essential

• Three years post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
• Experience working in Cancer services

Desirable

• Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner
• Experience of managing change

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Able to evaluate and improve service quality
• Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
• A good understanding of national and local priorities

Desirable

• Leadership and delegation skills

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Member of the GPhC

Desirable

• BOPA Digital SACT verification Passport or equivalent
• Independent Prescriber

Experience
Essential

• Three years post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
• Experience working in Cancer services

Desirable

• Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner
• Experience of managing change

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Able to evaluate and improve service quality
• Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
• A good understanding of national and local priorities

Desirable

• Leadership and delegation skills

Skills Required