Locum Band 8A Oncology Pharmacist

Job Title:

Specialist Pharmacist – Oncology & Haematology (SACT) Banding:
Band 8a

Location:

Guildford

Start Date:

ASAP Duration:
Ongoing Hourly Rate: £37-44

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 8a Oncology Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team in Guildford. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled pharmacist with extensive hospital and oncology experience to provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to oncology and haematology patients within a leading healthcare setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and maintain the highest standards of care.

• Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services for oncology and haematology patients.
• Undertake clinical screening and verification of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) prescriptions.
• Support the safe and effective use of cancer medicines in line with local and national guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise treatment pathways and patient outcomes.
• Contribute to clinical governance, service development, and medicines optimisation initiatives.

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, including oncology and haematology services.
• Competent in the clinical screening and verification of SACT prescriptions.
• Strong knowledge of cancer treatments, chemotherapy protocols, and supportive care medicines.
• BOPA Passport desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.