Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Band 8a - Haematology and Oncology Advanced Pharmacist

The closing date is 01 December 2026

Job summary

The post-holder will provide specialist clinical knowledge, skills and decision making to haematology and oncology services, the pharmacy department, and wider Isle of Wight NHS Trust.

They will be a key member of the Pharmacy team, supporting the development and delivery of pharmacy services relating to haematology and oncology.

Main duties of the job

They will be responsible for developing and providing a clinical, pharmaceutical service to haematology and oncology services, utilising clinical leadership skills.
They will support the safe, timely, appropriate, efficient and cost effective use of medicines within haematology, oncology and wider Trust.
They will provide expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters which arise around haematology, oncology and the wider Trust whilst ensuring compliance with risk management frameworks, medicines management standards and medicines legislation
They will comply with pharmacy procedures, clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management
They will lead and develop clinical audit and undertake research
They will deputise for the Lead Pharmacist for haematology and oncology
They will contribute to enhancing patient safety and ensuring a positive patient experience for all patients.
They will support training, education, and development of Trust staff.
They will support the development, delivery and evaluation of pharmacy services related to the use of medicines in haematology and oncology.

About us

At Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care.

We are here for our local population of about 675,000 residents across Portsmouth and south east Hampshire and care for many people beyond.

Date posted

24 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£37.05 to £59.28 an hour Day - £37.05 Sat & Nights - £48.16 Sun & BH - £59.28

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C8192-25-0590

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are recruiting for an experienced Band 8a Advanced Pharmacist in Haematology and Oncology to join their highly skilled team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are recruiting for an experienced Band 8a Advanced Pharmacist in Haematology and Oncology to join their highly skilled team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters degree or equivalent in Pharmacy.
Full current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Maintains a broad knowledge of clinical and pharmacy practice.
Demonstrable commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
Demonstrable hospital pharmacy experience delivering clinical pharmacy practice at a specialist level.
Demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience of service provision to haematology and oncology patients.
Ability to participate in seven day working / on-call services if needed.
Ability to travel to external meetings, both local and regional.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters degree or equivalent in Pharmacy.
Full current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Maintains a broad knowledge of clinical and pharmacy practice.
Demonstrable commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
Demonstrable hospital pharmacy experience delivering clinical pharmacy practice at a specialist level.
Demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience of service provision to haematology and oncology patients.
Ability to participate in seven day working / on-call services if needed.
Ability to travel to external meetings, both local and regional.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.