University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Specialist Rotational Pharmacist, Cancer services (Adult & Paediatric)

The closing date is 09 June 2025

Job summary

We welcome applications from band 7s looking to enhance or begin their careers in cancer services. Alternatively, if you are a band 6 with a minimum of 6 months hospital experience, working towards a post graduate certificate all you will need is a keen interest in oncology. In this situation we can provide the opportunity for a 6 to 7 progression post based on a the UHSussex Band 6-7 Clinical Rotational Progression Programme.

Oncology experience is desirable but not essential. All the necessary training will be provided as you rotate through adult and paediatric oncology and technical services.

You will have the opportunity to develop clinical and managerial skills in every facet of pharmaceutical care required to deliver a clinical oncology pharmacy service.

Cancer services is a continuously growing area and we have a truly successful cancer services rotation with previous post holders being promoted to 8A Advanced Oncology Pharmacists.

Main duties of the job

Within each rotation, you will be presented with an exciting and unique opportunity to work with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, with the ability to make a significant contribution to medicines management for patients within the oncology service as well as play an integral role in the governance frameworks for the unit ranging from procedure and guideline writing to authoring of chemotherapy prescriptions on the Chemocare prescribing system.

We have the infrastructure and support for applicants to continue with the Joint Programme Board Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice and you will be provided with an educational supervisor to complete this post graduate qualification. The post holder will also manage a band 6 pharmacist providing the opportunity to build on managerial skills.

You will be working alongside our highly experienced pharmacists who are well respected within the Trust with many recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise within their specialist areas. The Pharmacy department has established links with the University of Brighton, University of Sussex, Brighton & Sussex Medical School and University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia as part of the Brighton-Lusaka Health Link.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-6858869-APR25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

After an initial induction period, the post holder will undertake 6-9 month rotations in the following areas: adult oncology/haematology, aseptics and paediatric oncology.
The postholder will be expected to help facilitate and co-ordinate the delivery of direct patient care to paediatric and adult oncology patients in the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital (RACH) and the Royal Sussex County Hospital, respectively; as well as provide support to the Lead Pharmacist for the delivery, development, evaluation and co-ordination of clinical pharmacy services to other patients of the Division in line with the objectives of the speciality.

The postholder will contribute to all aspects of clinical governance including clinical risk, clinical audit and education and teaching.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

After an initial induction period, the post holder will undertake 6-9 month rotations in the following areas: adult oncology/haematology, aseptics and paediatric oncology.
The postholder will be expected to help facilitate and co-ordinate the delivery of direct patient care to paediatric and adult oncology patients in the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital (RACH) and the Royal Sussex County Hospital, respectively; as well as provide support to the Lead Pharmacist for the delivery, development, evaluation and co-ordination of clinical pharmacy services to other patients of the Division in line with the objectives of the speciality.

The postholder will contribute to all aspects of clinical governance including clinical risk, clinical audit and education and teaching.

Person Specification

Qualification and skills

Essential

Registered Pharmacist

Desirable

Have or working towards post-graduate certificate/diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
Previous hospital experience
Previous oncology experience
Has experience and knowledge of the good manufacturing practice (GMP processes

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Qualification and skills

Essential

Registered Pharmacist

Desirable

Have or working towards post-graduate certificate/diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
Previous hospital experience
Previous oncology experience
Has experience and knowledge of the good manufacturing practice (GMP processes

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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