Job summary
This post is responsible for the implementation, upgrade and subsequent system maintenance of ChemoCare for both CHFT and MYTT, as part of the South Sector non-surgical oncology collaboration.
The post will initially be hosted by CHFT and will be jointly line managed by the Lead Pharmacist - Digital Medicines at MYTT and Oncology Pharmacist at CHFT. The post-holder will be expected to work cross-site at both CHFT and MYTT.
Focusing on oncology and chemotherapy systems Chemocare, the role will involve supporting the validation of haematology and oncology-specific workflows, aseptic worksheets and labels to ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. Working closely with oncology teams, the post holder will help refine processes to enhance patient safety and treatment efficiency. Additionally, they will be expected to engage with governance and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to national and local policies, including data protection and medicines management regulations.
The role requires strong leadership and collaborative skills to develop innovation within the oncology and pharmacy teams. This includes mentoring junior staff, liaising with multidisciplinary teams to address operational challenges, and representing the pharmacy department in key forums related to Digital Medicines.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the implementation, and optimisation of ChemoCare across two NHS Trusts. A key focus will be on chemotherapy prescribing systems, working closely with clinical and technical teams to integrate solutions into existing workflows while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Providing technical support and training is essential to ensure system users are confident and competent. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, assisting with user queries, and ensuring systems function effectively to support safe prescribing. The post holder will also contribute to project documentation, including risk assessments, communication plans, and implementation schedules.
A key duty includes validating haematology and oncology-specific workflows, worksheets, and labels to ensure accuracy and compliance. The post holder will work with oncology teams to improve system integration, enhancing efficiency and patient safety.
Governance and safety responsibilities include assisting in the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring compliance with local and national policies.
Collaboration is vital, requiring engagement with clinical and technical teams to address operational challenges. The post holder will also mentor junior staff, support cross-site working, and represent the pharmacy team in relevant meetings and forums to ensure effective system implementation and optimisation.
About us
We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for key duties and responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for key duties and responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)
- Pharmacist prescriber or willing & eligible to complete course in first year of post
Desirable
- Member of the RPS
- Management / Leadership training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice
- Considerable post-registration hospital experience
- Significant relevant and recent experience of Cancer Services
- Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience
- Computer literate
- Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
- Clinical trials experience and/or GCP training
- Management of drug budgets
Desirable
- Experience managing staff
- Experience of Homecare, Individual Funding Requests and Blueteq forms
- Experience in clinical verification of SACT prescriptions
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Self- motivating and ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff
- Planning and organisational skills
- Able to effect and manage change
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate commitment to CPD
- Education & Training skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Desirable
- Experience of using trust chemotherapy e-prescribing system(ARIA) or equivalent
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)
- Pharmacist prescriber or willing & eligible to complete course in first year of post
Desirable
- Member of the RPS
- Management / Leadership training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice
- Considerable post-registration hospital experience
- Significant relevant and recent experience of Cancer Services
- Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience
- Computer literate
- Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
- Clinical trials experience and/or GCP training
- Management of drug budgets
Desirable
- Experience managing staff
- Experience of Homecare, Individual Funding Requests and Blueteq forms
- Experience in clinical verification of SACT prescriptions
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Self- motivating and ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff
- Planning and organisational skills
- Able to effect and manage change
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate commitment to CPD
- Education & Training skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Desirable
- Experience of using trust chemotherapy e-prescribing system(ARIA) or equivalent
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.
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.
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).
