Lead Pharmacist - Oncology

Job summary

Band 8a Lead Pharmacist - Oncology

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join the Cancer Services Pharmacy team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will work closely with the Lead Pharmacists for Oncology and Haematology to deliver a high-quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy service to patients with cancer. You will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist expertise to ensure the safe, effective, and timely delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).

You will take a leading role in supporting and developing non-medical prescribing (NMP) clinics, optimising treatment pathways, and driving service improvement initiatives. The role also includes responsibility for contributing to clinical governance, supporting compliance with national standards, and leading on audit, policy development, and education within cancer services.

Main duties of the job

You must have hospital pharmacy experience with strong clinical skills and knowledge of aseptic services. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively within a team, and the self-motivation to achieve shared goals. You will demonstrate confidence as a senior pharmacist and act as a role model for staff.

The post holder will lead a specialist clinical pharmacy service for oncology patients, ensuring the safe, effective, and timely delivery of SACT. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert clinical advice and support decision-making to optimise patient outcomes.

The role includes supporting NMP clinics, improving treatment pathways, and enhancing service efficiency. You will collaborate with the aseptic unit to support the safe preparation and checking of SACT, take a lead role in clinical governance, and contribute to high-cost drug management, education, and service development initiatives.

About us

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical services team to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is"Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."

We areCompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions.

We areAspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate.

We areResourceful and responsible in the way we work and live.

We areExcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us?You will also have countless opportunities to further enhance your own development either through the independent prescribing course, advance practitioner course or leadership forums.

If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you'll feel at home at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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

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