Oncology Pharmacist

Job Description

Haematology/Oncology Pharmacist

Job Location:

Rivers Hospital, Sawbridgeworth
Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Rivers Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Located on the Herts & Essex border, the hospital delivers high‑quality care in a supportive, clinically excellent environment that encourages professional development and patient‑centred care.

To provide highly specialised, complex, evidence‑based pharmacy care to haematology/oncology patients within Rivers Hospital.
To support healthcare professionals in the safe and effective management of Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapies (SACT).

• Collaborate with Consultants to produce and review new SACT protocols, working alongside the Lead Cancer Pharmacist and peers from other hospitals.
• Verify prescriptions for SACT and supportive treatments.
• Oversee the ordering, storage, supply, and billing of SACT; support staff training and accreditation; review and develop related procedures.
• Provide specialist input into patient information and communication regarding SACT treatment.
• Support and train staff in the use of the hospital’s SACT EPMA system.
• Assist in implementing corporate SACT policies, procedures, and training programmes within the hospital.
• Contribute to the development of cancer pharmacy services and staff.
• Review SACT audits, incidents, and usage data to ensure safe and cost‑effective treatment.
• Collaborate with cancer services pharmacists across hospitals and represent Rivers Hospital on the SACT Committee.
• Provide pharmacist cover outside of cancer services when required.

• Clinical pharmacy services in haematology/oncology within secondary care.
• Appraisal of new medicines.
• Delivery of training to pharmacy staff.
• Experience in audit and incident review.

• Training delivery to cancer services pharmacy staff.
• Appraisal of new SACT.
• Familiarity with EPMA systems.
• Peer review experience in cancer pharmacy services.
• Practising as an Independent Prescriber (IP).

• MPharm or equivalent.
• GPhC registered pharmacist.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (e.g. Certificate or Diploma).
• Awareness of resources supporting SACT services.
• Understanding of cancer standards relevant to pharmacy.

• BOPA SACT Verification Passport.
• IP qualification (or working towards it).
• Member of BOPA.

• 25 days leave + bank holidays.
• Buy & sell flexi leave options.
• Private pension (up to 5% matched after qualifying period).
• Flexible shift patterns (where possible).
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare (includes online GP).
• Life assurance.
• Free training & development via Ramsay Academy.
• Free on‑site parking (where possible).
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible).
• Over 8,000 discounts via benefits portal.
• Discounted cinema tickets via dedicated portal.
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme.

Please feel free to reach out to Amy on  to ask any questions before submitting a formal application.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.