Advanced​/Specialist Pharmacist - Oncology & Haematology

Advanced/Specialist Pharmacist - Oncology & Haematology

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Job Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is a forward‑thinking teaching hospital offering acute care to a population of approximately one million. We are one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the UK with strong links to both the School of Pharmacy and the Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia. Electronic prescribing and medicines administration has been implemented across all inpatient wards, the A&E and outpatients.

We are at the forefront of healthcare delivery with a strong focus on Medicines Management and innovative pharmaceutical practice.

Norwich is a vibrant city, voted one of the Best Places to Live in the UK by The Sunday Times 2025, with a fabulous market, excellent shopping, restaurants and nightlife, yet surrounded by beautiful countryside. The unique combination of the Norfolk Broads, a picturesque coastline and a choice of city or rural living make Norwich an ideal home, no matter what your interests.

For those who love to travel or see friends Norwich offers excellent rail and air links.

We welcome informal visits, or contact us for any queries regarding this role, we are also able to provide you with resources to support with your application completion via our recruitment team.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a full‑time Band 8a Pharmacist to join the Oncology and Haematology Pharmacy team. The post holder will be based in the Colney Centre and provide a clinical pharmacy service to Weybourne Day Unit and Mulbarton Ward. Applications are also welcomed from those looking to develop as an oncology / haematology pharmacist and progress from Band 7 to Band 8a.

Key roles within the team focus on chemotherapy verification, co‑ordination and advice on all aspects of the chemotherapy service as part of a multidisciplinary team and a clinical ward pharmacy service. Operation and updating of the e‑prescribing system for chemotherapy, management of the cancer drugs fund and NHS England commissioned systemic anti‑cancer treatments (SACT) plus close collaboration with Pharmacy Aseptic Services, Dispensary and Procurement to ensure the timely and safe provision of these therapies are also significant roles.

This post is for full time employment. However, applications from those seeking part‑time employment or job shares are welcomed. Please specify within your application how many days/hours you would ideally like to work.

To support 7 day working all staff are required to work 1 in 10 weekends with corresponding time off given during the week. All staff are required to undertake at least one bank holiday duty per year. All rotas are subject to review at any time.

Interview date: 15th December 2025

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

• To participate in the provision of clinical pharmacy services to the Oncology and Haematology directorate (specifically Weybourne Day unit and Mulbarton Ward) in liaison with the Highly Specialist Pharmacist, Oncology & Haematology.
• To communicate highly complex drug information to prescribers, clinicians, patients, nursing and pharmacy staff. Specifically in respect to chemotherapy regimen sequencing and dosing, drug and drug‑herb interactions, safe administration, compliance with medicines legislation and drug funding status which may be contentious.
• To act as a specialist pharmacist providing an advanced level clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology directorate this involves a more…