Lead Haematology and Oncology Specialist pharmacist

We currently have an opportunity for a highly motivated, innovative and specialist haematology /oncology pharmacist to lead and further develop pharmacy services in collaboration with directorate leads responsible for treatment delivery at peripheral Christie@sites.

The postholder must possess an independent prescribing qualification to lead on in the MDT outpatient clinics. They will play a key role in the future development of outpatient services within the highly regarded haematology MDT and oncology disease groups, implementing new initiatives in collaboration with the Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services.

If you want a new challenge and are keen to make a positive contribution to the care of haemato-oncology and oncology patients, we would like to hear from you.

To deliver and evaluate outpatient clinical pharmacy services to haematology and oncology cancer at peripheral treatment sites under the oversight of the Lead Clinical pharmacist. Working in close collaboration with the consultants and other members of MDT.

We are one of the largest oncology Trusts in the UK with an international reputation for clinical excellence, research and development. This is a unique opportunity to work with us at our largest peripheral centre based at Christie@Macclesfield- on the East Cheshire Hospitals site and contribute to the challenging and rewarding specialties of haemato-oncology and oncology pharmacy.

It is an exciting time to join the haematology and oncology pharmacy team. We are integral members of the MDT, and we are expanding our roles in existing services such out-patient clinics, pharmacist led SACT (Systemic anti-cancer therapies) clinics and peripheral site services, which the post-holder will lead and develop alongside the Pharmacy team. There will be opportunity to gain experience with novel therapies within the rapidly growing ATMP treatment landscape.

We are also developing links with the University of Manchester and working on collaborative projects at the main Christie hospital Withington site, with scope to roll this out further at peripheral sites.

As this position is to cover a 12-month maternity leave, we would consider applicants wishing a secondment opportunity. The post holder will specialise in the haemato‑oncology and solid tumour pharmacy services offered within the trust. The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year.

Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.