Job Description

This post is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, experienced pharmacistwith strategic vision, drive and excellent clinical and leadership skills to work as a Principal Pharmacist in Haematology & Oncology.
As one of the Principal Pharmacists in Haematology & Oncology for King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the post holder will have leadership and management responsibility for the development and delivery of effective pharmacy services for haematology & oncology, including supporting the clinical delivery of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) within these clinical specialities. The focus of the post is on ensuring the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive (clinical, supply, financial and operational) pharmaceutical services to the Division, in accordance with Trust priorities.
Main duties of the job
The focus of the post is on ensuring the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive (clinical, supply, financial and operational) pharmaceutical services, in accordance with the priorities set by the post holder, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services, General Manager and Clinical Director(s). The post holder is responsible for

• Acting as a specialist role model and as an expert in haematology & oncology and demonstrating an advanced level of knowledge in the field
• Ensuring the safe, efficacious and cost-effective use of drugs within the Care Group
• Ensuring a high level of clinical input across the Care Group
• Ensuring the daily operations of the Pharmacy haematology & oncology team meet the needs of service users
• Acting as the joint pharmacy lead for haematology & oncology services
• Developing and implementing guidelines and policies for the use of medicines
• Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting
• Developing the pharmacy service to the Care Group
• Teaching and training within the Trust and externally
• Initiating and coordinating research and development activity within the specialist area
• Identifying a vision for the delivery of pharmaceutical services to the Care Group
• Identifying and promoting best practice

About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of 1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
72,921 to 83,362 a year per annum, including HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
213-Division-A-7461794
Job locations
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification.

• Deputise for the Consultant Pharmacist, Haematology
• Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within haematology & oncology & ensure a high level of clinical input across the Care Group
• Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in haematology & oncology in conjunction with the other Principal Pharmacist. Lead and share expertise where required for the development of services within the Division.
• Ensure the safe, efficacious and cost-effective use of drugs within haematology & oncology
• Development, implementation & audit of guidelines and policies for the use of drugs
• Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, and drug budget management
• Developing the pharmacy service within haematology & oncology & to work with the Consultant Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the Care Group
• Initiating and coordinating research and development activity within the specialist area
• Identifying a vision for the delivery of pharmaceutical services to the Care Group
• Identifying and promoting best practice
• Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within haematology & oncology.
• Provide patient and carer education and close liaison across the interface
• Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification.

• Deputise for the Consultant Pharmacist, Haematology
• Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within haematology & oncology & ensure a high level of clinical input across the Care Group
• Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in haematology & oncology in conjunction with the other Principal Pharmacist. Lead and share expertise where required for the development of services within the Division.
• Ensure the safe, efficacious and cost-effective use of drugs within haematology & oncology
• Development, implementation & audit of guidelines and policies for the use of drugs
• Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, and drug budget management
• Developing the pharmacy service within haematology & oncology & to work with the Consultant Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the Care Group
• Initiating and coordinating research and development activity within the specialist area
• Identifying a vision for the delivery of pharmaceutical services to the Care Group
• Identifying and promoting best practice
• Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within haematology & oncology.
• Provide patient and carer education and close liaison across the interface
• Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.

Person Specification
Qualifications,
Essential

• Masters degree MPharm
• Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience

Desirable

• Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete

Skills and Experience
Essential

• Expert clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
• Demonstrate high organisational skills - identifying, planning, organising and developing systems to improve service delivery
• Experience of supervising others, including for research and audit projects
• Experience of protocol/guideline development
• Previous directorate experience, including financial reporting
• Be able to provide highly complex information on both clinical pharmacy and finance issues and impart knowledge to other healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultant level / regional and national level)
• Ability to work well under pressure by prioritising and managing time effectively
• Be able to identify and manage risks
• Ability to implement and manage change
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Be able to use available evidence to make sound judgments in relation to patient-or drug-specific issues
• Understands national and local priorities
• Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the clinical governance agenda

Desirable

• Advanced critical appraisal skills
• Experience in clinical trials and ATMPs within haematology

Person Specification
Qualifications,
Essential

• Masters degree MPharm
• Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience

Desirable

• Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete

Skills and Experience
Essential

• Expert clinical knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
• Demonstrate high organisational skills - identifying, planning, organising and developing systems to improve service delivery
• Experience of supervising others, including for research and audit projects
• Experience of protocol/guideline development
• Previous directorate experience, including financial reporting
• Be able to provide highly complex information on both clinical pharmacy and finance issues and impart knowledge to other healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultant level / regional and national level)
• Ability to work well under pressure by prioritising and managing time effectively
• Be able to identify and manage risks
• Ability to implement and manage change
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Be able to use available evidence to make sound judgments in relation to patient-or drug-specific issues
• Understands national and local priorities
• Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the clinical governance agenda

Desirable

• Advanced critical appraisal skills
• Experience in clinical trials and ATMPs within haematology

Skills Required