Job Description

Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer Services
Division: Cancer & Core Clinical Services
Care Group: Diagnostics and Therapies
Band: 8a
Salary: 55,690 - 62,682 per annum
We are recruiting for aSpecialist Pharmacist - Cancer Serviceswho shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Working closely with the Lead Pharmacist -Clinical services , the post holder will provide direct patient care and has responsibilities for supporting, managing and developing specific aspects of the Trust-wide Clinical Pharmacy Service including,

• Operationally managing ward rostering and ward cover,
• Being the clinical lead for drug shortages,
• Leading clinical training and clinical induction.

The post holder will also provide and develop clinical pharmacy services to certain specialties.
Additionally the post holder will work closely with Lead pharmacist - Education & Quality Development and be key in developing and implementing a clinically focused medical education training programme in line with Kent & Medway Medical School (KMMS) Curriculum and Kings College Hospital (KCH) Curriculum.
Main duties of the job
The role involves overseeing and improving clinical pharmacy services, including organizing rotas and implementing policies to enhance patient care.
Responsibilities include leading service initiatives, developing prescribing guidelines, and providing specialized clinical advice to healthcare professionals.
Additionally, the position involves developing and delivering training programs for medical students, monitoring drug expenditure, and implementing cost-saving measures.
The role also encompasses leading and participating in research projects within Pharmacy and managing and developing clinical pharmacy staff.
Overall, the role requires strong leadership, effective management of resources, and adherence to professional standards to ensure high-quality patient care and service delivery.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
275-2509SP-CS-01
Job locations
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Windmill Road
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership: Take charge of enhancing and overseeing clinical pharmacy services, ensuring smooth operations through effective rota organization and policy implementation aimed at improving patient care and outcomes. Lead service initiatives and contribute to the development of evidence-based prescribing guidelines, while providing expert clinical advice to healthcare teams.
Education Development: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of medical students, fostering strong relationships with the Medical Education Team. Support teaching activities and ensure alignment with educational objectives.
Financial Management: Monitor and optimize drug expenditure by identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategies to promote cost-effective prescribing practices, ultimately contributing to efficient resource utilization.
Research and Development: Lead and participate in research projects within the Pharmacy department, aiming to enhance service quality and patient outcomes. Manage and mentor staff engaged in research or audit activities.
Management and Leadership: Provide strong leadership by effectively managing and developing clinical pharmacy staff, overseeing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Maintain professional standards and uphold patient confidentiality while driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
This role requires a proactive approach to clinical pharmacy management, education development, financial stewardship, and research advancement within a healthcare setting. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing pharmacy services to deliver high-quality patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership: Take charge of enhancing and overseeing clinical pharmacy services, ensuring smooth operations through effective rota organization and policy implementation aimed at improving patient care and outcomes. Lead service initiatives and contribute to the development of evidence-based prescribing guidelines, while providing expert clinical advice to healthcare teams.
Education Development: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of medical students, fostering strong relationships with the Medical Education Team. Support teaching activities and ensure alignment with educational objectives.
Financial Management: Monitor and optimize drug expenditure by identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategies to promote cost-effective prescribing practices, ultimately contributing to efficient resource utilization.
Research and Development: Lead and participate in research projects within the Pharmacy department, aiming to enhance service quality and patient outcomes. Manage and mentor staff engaged in research or audit activities.
Management and Leadership: Provide strong leadership by effectively managing and developing clinical pharmacy staff, overseeing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Maintain professional standards and uphold patient confidentiality while driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
This role requires a proactive approach to clinical pharmacy management, education development, financial stewardship, and research advancement within a healthcare setting. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing pharmacy services to deliver high-quality patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist in the UK (or eligible to be)
• Specialist post graduate qualification such as clinical diploma or equivalent experience
• Independent prescriber not essential

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of and ability to apply all aspects of regulatory legislation and guidelines
• Demonstrate expert knowledge covering a range of pharmacy services and able to provide highly specialist advice
• Demonstrates high level knowledge of medicine in Haematology & oncology.

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience working in clinical haematology, oncology and in Aseptic services
• Proven experience of delivering responsibilities and objectives to time in previous posts
• Experience of providing a clinical service to the Specialist area (Cancer services)
• Demonstrate experience and ability to manage or supervise a range of projects
• Experience of managing and motivating staff, appraising and giving feedback

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrates ability to identify problems, analyse root cause and propose solutions for complex problems
• Able to solve difficult and ambiguous problems by advanced reasoning and sound technical judgment
• Able to manage and support others
• Advanced IT skills - including MS Word, Excel, email and PowerPoint
• Able to plan, organise and manage services
• Able to manage supply chain
• Plan and organise research audit activities
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Experience in providing and receiving highly complex and contentious information

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist in the UK (or eligible to be)
• Specialist post graduate qualification such as clinical diploma or equivalent experience
• Independent prescriber not essential

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of and ability to apply all aspects of regulatory legislation and guidelines
• Demonstrate expert knowledge covering a range of pharmacy services and able to provide highly specialist advice
• Demonstrates high level knowledge of medicine in Haematology & oncology.

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience working in clinical haematology, oncology and in Aseptic services
• Proven experience of delivering responsibilities and objectives to time in previous posts
• Experience of providing a clinical service to the Specialist area (Cancer services)
• Demonstrate experience and ability to manage or supervise a range of projects
• Experience of managing and motivating staff, appraising and giving feedback

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrates ability to identify problems, analyse root cause and propose solutions for complex problems
• Able to solve difficult and ambiguous problems by advanced reasoning and sound technical judgment
• Able to manage and support others
• Advanced IT skills - including MS Word, Excel, email and PowerPoint
• Able to plan, organise and manage services
• Able to manage supply chain
• Plan and organise research audit activities
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Experience in providing and receiving highly complex and contentious information

Skills Required