University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Pharmacist Cancer services

The closing date is 09 April 2026

Job summary

Are you an ambitious and motivated pharmacist looking to specialise in Cancer Services?

University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 7 Pharmacist to join our dynamic Cancer Services Pharmacy Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and provide high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients across Oncology, Haematology, and Palliative Care services.

The role offers exposure to both clinical and technical aspects of cancer pharmacy, supporting the safe prescribing, screening, and delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), alongside involvement in aseptic services and service development initiatives.

You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team across UHD, contributing to patient-centred care while developing advanced clinical and operational skills within a specialist area.

Base: University Hospitals Dorset - cross-site working (Poole and Royal Bournemouth Hospital)

Interview Date: 21st April 2026

Main duties of the job

Why Join Us?

  • Exciting Opportunities: Work in a specialised field with exposure to cutting-edge treatments, clinical trials, chemotherapy services, novel therapies, and gain valuable experience in the practical implementation of pharmacogenetics.
  • Career Growth: Advance your expertise with tailored training programmes, mentorship from senior pharmacists, including two consultant pharmacists, and opportunities to lead service improvements and develop medication policies.
  • Team Spirit: Join a collaborative and friendly multidisciplinary cancer team that values your contributions and is dedicated to supporting your professional growth.
  • Flexibility: Benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
  • Beautiful Location: Experience the charm of Dorset, with its award-winning beaches, vibrant towns, and idyllic countryside, offering an excellent quality of life.

Take this opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP05862

Job locations

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Bournemouth/Poole

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Additional Information: This role includes weekend working (4 hours every Sunday, as part of a 1-in-5 rota), as well as early and late shifts within cancer services.

Hours: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Working Options Available

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Additional Information: This role includes weekend working (4 hours every Sunday, as part of a 1-in-5 rota), as well as early and late shifts within cancer services.

Hours: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Working Options Available

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with GPhC
  • Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • NHS hospital experience post qualification
  • Clinical audit / Drug Use Review projects

Desirable

  • Experience in Haematology/Oncology or Pharmacy Aseptic Services
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with GPhC
  • Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • NHS hospital experience post qualification
  • Clinical audit / Drug Use Review projects

Desirable

  • Experience in Haematology/Oncology or Pharmacy Aseptic Services

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.

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.

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Bournemouth/Poole

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Bournemouth/Poole

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead haematology Clinical Pharmacist

Farah Al-sheikhli

farah.al-sheikhli@uhd.nhs.uk

03000198979

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP05862

Job locations

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Bournemouth/Poole

BH7 7DW


Supporting documents

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