Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Paediatric Oncology & Bmt

Job reference: 002426
Salary: Band 8a - £57,528-£64,750
Closing date: 10/11/2026
Department: MMPS - Paediatrics
Location: Leeds General Infirmary
Division: Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services CSU
Hours Per Week: 37.5

For questions about this job, contact:
Vicky Holden, Lead Pharmacist - Children's Cancer Services, ,
Lucy Duffy, Clinical Pharmacy Team Lead Paediatric Oncology & Haematology/ACP for Paediatric Haematology, , /
Interview Date: week commencing 23/11/2026

Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Oncology and Haematology Pharmacy Team at Leeds Children’s Hospital as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist. This fixed term post will support the delivery of specialist pharmacy services across paediatric oncology and haematology, with a particular focus on the Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) service. We are looking for a confident and experienced clinical pharmacist who can take a role in supporting the paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) service, alongside the wider paediatric oncology and haematology pharmacy team.

You will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team to support the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines for children and young people receiving complex oncology, haematology and transplant care. We are looking for a motivated and experienced pharmacist with strong clinical skills, excellent communication and an interest in developing within a specialist paediatric service.

You will be joining an experienced and supportive Paediatric Oncology and Haematology Pharmacy Team within Leeds Children’s Hospital, working alongside specialist pharmacists, technicians and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. The service delivers complex and highly specialised care across oncology, haematology and BMT, providing an excellent environment in which to build advanced clinical expertise and take meaningful responsibility for patient care. This post offers the opportunity to develop within a highly specialised clinical service, work with a high degree of autonomy and contribute to the ongoing development of pharmacy practice.

You will have opportunities to influence clinical care, support service improvement, contribute to guidelines and governance, and develop your knowledge and experience across complex paediatric oncology and haematology pathways, but with a main focus on Stem Cell Transplant/Bone Marrow Transplant.

• Significant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience, ideally within paediatrics, oncology, haematology, BMT or another complex specialist area.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, with the ability to work autonomously within a highly specialist service.
• An interest in, or experience of, BMT and the management of complex medicines used throughout the transplant pathway.
• The confidence to act as one of the pharmacy contact for BMT patients and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• The ability to manage complex clinical problems and provide specialist medicines advice to medical, nursing and pharmacy colleagues.
• Strong communication skills when working with children, young people and their families.
• A sound understanding of medicines governance, patient safety and risk management.
• Experience of contributing to clinical guidelines, protocols and service development.
• Enthusiasm for education and for supporting the development of pharmacy and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and maintain a high-quality clinical service within a busy and changing environment.
• Be able to contribute to specialist advice and…