Clinical Pharmacist; Cancer Services

Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist (Cancer Services)

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our growing Cancer Services Team. This is a fantastic chance to make a real difference to patient care while developing specialist expertise within oncology and haematology services.

In this role, you will work in close collaboration with the Berkshire Cancer Centre and the Clinical Haematology Team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. You will also work closely with the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Team, contributing to the safe, efficient preparation and supply of chemotherapy and other high-risk medicines.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in Cancer Services, with well-developed clinical and technical skills. Training and support will be provided to enable progression towards becoming an Aseptic Services Authorised Pharmacist, and the post holder will deputise for the Lead Clinical Pharmacist(s) for Cancer Services as required.

Working as part of a team of Band 7 Cancer Services Pharmacists, the role also includes responsibility for the training and development of rotational Band 6 pharmacists.

This post is ideal for a pharmacist wishing to further develop specialist practice and leadership skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team focused on improving outcomes for patients with cancer.

We are looking for a highly motivated pharmacist with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary team. You will have excellent communication skills and significant hospital pharmacy experience.

The role requires a well-organised individual who can work accurately under pressure, manage competing priorities, and contribute to the development of both their own practice and the wider team. Experience in caring for patients with cancer is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided within a supportive and experienced team.

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority.

The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer.

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values:Com passionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

• Current registered Member of GPhC
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or UK recognised equivalent (from an accredited University registered with GPhC).
• Post graduate Clinical Certificate or equivalent relevant experience
• Independent prescribing qualification or working towards one

• Multi-disciplinary Teamwork
• Recent Clinical pharmacy/ward Pharmacy experience
• Experience of patient contact in a clinical setting
• Clinical pharmacy experience in Oncology/Haematology
• Experience of working in a Aseptic services environment
• Training of other pharmacy professionals
• Experience of regulatory audit in an aseptic unit
• Knowledge of drug funding in the NHS

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.