Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Aseptics

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of
the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of
around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track
record of success.

As a pharmacy service we pride ourselves in working at the
leading edge of clinical pharmacy practice and medicines management with our
teams achieving national recognition for innovative, high-quality patient care.

We are looking for a reliable and forward-thinking Senior
Cancer Services Pharmacist to join the CDDFT team. The post holder should have experience of working in an
Aseptics Unit in addition to clinical skills in the management of patients
receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).The post will be based at Darlington Memorial Hospital
working in the Aseptic Unit supporting the provision of chemotherapy to three
locations around the region

It will also involve the delivery of Oncology clinics, where
patients will be seen between Consultant reviews. The role will also involve
both face-to-face and remote review of patients, the ordering of appropriate
tests, and the prescribing of treatments.
This part of the role may require cross-site working, to support
delivery of key service objectives.

You will join a supportive and forward-thinking team that
prioritises staff wellbeing and professional development, empowering you to
reach your full potential.

Main duties of the job Working
closely with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will build
on strong, established relationships with our oncology and haematology
services. This includes supporting oncologists from James Cook University
Hospital and Newcastle Hospitals, alongside CDDFT haematology teams, to provide
high-quality care for cancer patients across the region.

Alongside
your clinical responsibilities, you will support our technical teams in the
preparation and release of aseptically prepared medicines within our Section 10
Aseptic Unit, which supplies systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) to three Trust
locations.

You will
also work with the Lead Pharmacist for Cancer Services to drive quality
improvement, governance, education, service development and sustainability
initiatives, helping to shape the future of cancer pharmacy services within the
Trust.

We are
committed to supporting your professional development and offer a range of
opportunities including support with independent prescribing, PTQA Postgraduate
Diploma study, portfolio development, alongside other educational
opportunities.

This is
an exciting opportunity for a motivated pharmacist who can work independently,
provide leadership and support to colleagues, and contribute positively as part
of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About us Why join us?

Be part of a highly respected Cancer Services team

Work closely with specialist oncology and haematology clinicians

Access excellent professional development and career progression opportunities

Contribute to service development and innovation in cancer care

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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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Details Date posted
05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year

per annum, pro rata

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference numberC-RP-N267

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County  DurhamDL3 6HX
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