Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Specialist Clinical Oncology Pharmacist for their Pharmacy Team. The role requires extensive experience in clinical pharmacy, specifically in oncology, as well as strong leadership skills. Candidates should possess an MPharm or equivalent and be registered with GPhC. This full-time position includes competitive salary and excellent benefits such as private healthcare insurance, generous holidays, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Minimum 3 years of post-registration experience in Oncology.
• Practical experience in Aseptic Production Unit & GMP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage a high-quality patient-centric pharmacy service.
• Work closely with the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology.
• Ensure patients can access the latest treatments in oncology.

Skills

Experience in clinical pharmacy service

Oncology knowledge

Staff management

Education delivery

Education

MPharm or equivalent

Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy

Tools

Mosaiq

BD Cato

Meditech

Job description

Site: London Bridge Hospital, Private Care at Guys Central London

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Mon-Fri 0900-1730 with contribution to lates, Saturday and on-calls on a rota basis

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience with Excellent Benefits

We’re looking for a Senior Specialist Clinical Oncology Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at the London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding” by the CQC.

London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK’s largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care. Spread over three main buildings and five outpatient centres, it is home to a number of specialist units and teams across a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedic, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.

The successful post holder will participate in the delivery, management and development of a high quality, proactive, cost effective, safe and responsive patient-centric systemic anti-cancer (SACT) pharmacy service at London Bridge Hospital: Private Care at Guys. You will work also have the opportunity to work closely with (& at times deputise for) the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology and other members of our multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that our patients are able to safely access the very latest treatments in oncology.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring

• MPharm or equivalent (essential)
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent (essential)
• Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards (essential, post-registration)
• Previous experience of working in Oncology (essential – post-registration minimum 3 years)
• Practical experience in an Aseptic Production Unit & GMP (essential)
• Previous experience of managing staff (desirable)
• Independent Prescriber qualification or prepared to/undertaking this qualification (desirable)
• Experience of delivering education & training to undergraduate & post graduate pharmacy and multidisciplinary staff (desirable)
• Mosaiq, BD Cato, Meditech knowledge (desirable)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK’s core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

Choosing HCA UK means joining a community where you're supported to grow, recognised for the difference you make and surrounded by colleagues who share your commitment to care. With advanced facilities, clear career pathways, exceptional benefits and comprehensive wellbeing programmes we're dedicated to caring for you the way you do for others - its how we care.

Our patients come from across the globe and so do our colleagues. It’s this rich blend of cultures and shared purpose that makes HCA UK such a rewarding place to build a career. We’re proud of our inclusive, diverse and compassionate culture, where everyone is respected, supported and empowered to bring their whole self to work. With over 100 nationalities represented and a strong commitment to equity we’re creating a workplace where everyone can feel like they belong.

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