About this role
Job summary
Role: Lead Clinical Pharmacist IP Oncology
Location: The Harley Street Clinic
Contract Type: Temporary to cover Maternity Leave until 7th January 2028
Full time: 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract between Monday-Friday, with contribution to weekend and on-call on a rota basis
Salary: Competitive with benefits, including private healthcare
HCA Healthcare UK are recruiting for a Lead Clinical Pharmacist (IP) to join our Oncology pharmacy team based at The Harley Street Clinic, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.
Based in London's medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient-centred service across our world-renown campus that house several centres of excellence from to Complex Oncology to Cardiac to Diagnostics.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be a key member of the pharmacy leadership team, and you will be responsible for developing, monitoring and leading on the provision of a high quality, patient focused clinical pharmacy services to our Oncology Services. In this role, you will be managing a team of oncology pharmacists covering highly specialist and complex patients.
The Lead Clinical Pharmacist will lead on service and professional development, governance, audit and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs). You will also be a key stakeholder for the relevant Quality Improvement Project(s) (QIPs). You will be integral in developing and providing training, education and mentorship to pharmacists and technical staff.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were 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. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Clinical Pharmacist youll 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
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Lead Clinical Pharmacist, you will deliver a safe and effective, quality driven, pharmacy service to consistently meet the needs of all service users to the highest possible standard across The Harley Street Clinic campus, including covering for the Deputy Pharmacy Manager as required.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Specialist knowledge and experience within Oncology and Cancer Services within a hospital setting Experience in leading a team of Pharmacists
Qualifications Essential
Masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent Post graduate diploma Independent Prescriber
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 HCA Healthcare UK
Address The Harley Street Clinic
32 Weymouth Street
London
W1G 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)