Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, Cancer Services - Band 8a

Job description

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Cancer Services (Band 8a)

Northampton General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group

Full-Time Permanent or Bank

Includes On-Call Commitment

Start Date: ASAP

We are working with Northampton General Hospital to recruit an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to join their Oncology & Haematology team.

This is a highly specialist role delivering a patient-focused clinical pharmacy service across oncology wards, acute assessment units, and outpatient cancer services.

About the Role

As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, you will:

• Deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service to oncology and haematology patients
• Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting safe and effective medicines use
• Participate in ward rounds, medicines optimisation, and patient counselling
• Provide expert advice on systemic anti-cancer therapies and complex treatment pathways
• Lead on guidelines, protocols, and medicines governance
• Support ePMA systems and digital prescribing initiatives
• Contribute to service development, audit, and research activity
• Line manage and support the development of pharmacy staff

You will play a key role in ensuring continuity of care from admission through to discharge, supporting patients with complex cancer treatments.

Essential Requirements

• MPharm (or equivalent)
• GPhC registration
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy (Diploma/MSc or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy, including oncology/haematology
• Strong experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent clinical knowledge, communication, and leadership skills

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification
• Experience in oncology pharmacy or cancer services
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society / BOPA
• Experience in teaching, audit, and service development
• Leadership or management training

Why Apply?

• Join a specialist cancer pharmacy service
• Work within a highly collaborative MDT environment
• Opportunities for advanced clinical practice and prescribing
• Be involved in service innovation, research, and leadership
• Supportive Trust committed to clinical excellence and professional development

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English