Job Description

We have an opportunity to join the Pharmacy team at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust as Pharmacy Clinical Lead - Cancer Services.
As a direct report to the Associate Director of Pharmacy - Cancer Services you will be a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team.This pivotal role will lead on both day to day and strategic delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective cancer pharmacy services across the Trust.
Our workforce and a culture of inclusivity are key to delivery of our ambitions, therefore evidence of compassionate leadership, experience in service redesign and reflection on practice are essential to this role. We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communication skills, a patient-centred attitude, and who will encourage a culture of inclusivity and innovation.
We strongly encourage applications from colleagues from protected and minority backgrounds and are happy to consider applications for part time or flexible working.
Main duties of the job

• Service management responsibility for delivery of clinical Cancer services
• Ensure best value use of medicines in Oncology & Haematology and implement cost improvement programmes to deliver efficiencies and savings
• Provide expert clinical input into cancer treatment pathways.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
• Support governance, education, and innovation in cancer medicines use.

About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
64,455 to 74,896 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
427-7509674
Job locations
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) registration
• Demonstrable evidence of reflection on practice and Continuing Professional Development
• Senior Leadership accreditation (NHS Leadership Academy or equivalent)

Desirable

• Member of British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA)
• Formal management Training
• Independent Prescribing qualification

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Pharmacy Onc/Haem leadership experience at 8a grade level or above (or equivalent) in a provider setting
• Operational and staff management plus senior/middle management training
• Experience of service redesign and use of tools and techniques for assessing the impact of change
• Knowledge of operational and legal requirements or standards for Pharmacy and medicines
• Demonstrable track record of action to improve or promote equality, diversity and inclusion and cultural competency in healthcare

Desirable

• Experience of involving patients and/or customers in service developments.
• Experience of governance and risk management

Leadership
Essential

• Experience of managing and actively participating in programmes of continuous improvement and change management in complex environments
• Ability to influence others, motivate staff and manage change

Desirable

• Ability to initiate and direct research

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) registration
• Demonstrable evidence of reflection on practice and Continuing Professional Development
• Senior Leadership accreditation (NHS Leadership Academy or equivalent)

Desirable

• Member of British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA)
• Formal management Training
• Independent Prescribing qualification

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Pharmacy Onc/Haem leadership experience at 8a grade level or above (or equivalent) in a provider setting
• Operational and staff management plus senior/middle management training
• Experience of service redesign and use of tools and techniques for assessing the impact of change
• Knowledge of operational and legal requirements or standards for Pharmacy and medicines
• Demonstrable track record of action to improve or promote equality, diversity and inclusion and cultural competency in healthcare

Desirable

• Experience of involving patients and/or customers in service developments.
• Experience of governance and risk management

Leadership
Essential

• Experience of managing and actively participating in programmes of continuous improvement and change management in complex environments
• Ability to influence others, motivate staff and manage change

Desirable

• Ability to initiate and direct research

Skills Required