Velindre Cancer Centre

Advanced Oncology Pharmacist

The closing date is 09 February 2026

Job summary

1 x Permanent 1 x fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to maternity cover.

Pharmacists are valued members of our multi-disciplinary team playing a key role in the delivery of independent prescribing, technical and clinical medicines management services.

The post holder will also form part of the clinical pharmacy services team, working within the pharmacy dispensary to ensure all chemotherapy prescriptions and adjunct treatments are clinically screened in accordance with national guidelines and best practice guidance, along with working on the inpatient wards when necessary.

You will have the opportunity to work as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber to support the provision of systemic anticancer treatments to our patients and ideally have clinical oncology/haematology experience. You will work closely with your cancer site specific team(s) as well as being a key member of the pharmacy department. You will provide an advanced level clinical pharmacy service to our patients.

If you are enthusiastic about oncology pharmacy and are able to work as part of a busy team, we look forward to hearing from you.

You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis. This post includes a commitment to undertake emergency on-call duties.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Chief Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacists in developing and maintaining the pharmaceutical service to Velindre NHS Trust to ensure that it is safe, efficient in the use of resources and complies with the Clinical Governance requirements of the Trust.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Here atVelindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand ouraward-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out more:https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,514 to £63,623 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-PST001-0126

Job locations

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 2TL


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

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Person Specification

Experience

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  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualification

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  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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Abilities

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 2TL


Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 2TL


Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Pharmacist, Clinical Services

Usman Malik

usmanali.malik@wales.nhs.uk

02920615888

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,514 to £63,623 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-PST001-0126

Job locations

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 2TL


Supporting documents

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