About this role
Job summary
As an Advanced clinical pharmacist for oncology & haematology you will provide an oncology and haematology clinical pharmacy service to our chemotherapy day unit and inpatient haematology ward.
You will be a source of advice for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals for cancer services, will develop other pharmacist skills by supporting rotations in cancer services and will participate in multidisciplinary and governance meetings.
The post holder will deputise for Accountable Pharmacist for the aseptic production unit in their absence and provide professional pharmacist support to the aseptic production unit; this will include clinically screening prescriptions for chemotherapy and authorising final release of products for administration to patients.
Main duties of the job
Key areas of responsibility include:
Adult cancer services - provider person centred care and ensure that drug therapy is safe, effective and cost-effective.
Represent the Trust at Regional Cancer Network meetings.
Liaise with commissioners, including NHS England, to ensure correct funding channels for the use of all medication.
Paediatric Oncology - ensure treatments are safe, effective, peer reviewed, and in the best interests of the patient.
Chemotherapy electronic prescribing - act as lead pharmacist to support the team implementing EPR module for electronic chemotherapy.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Degree in Pharmacy and completion of 1 year Foundation training Postgraduate certificate and diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience Independent Prescriber (IP), or working towards IP qualification or willing to undertake training to become an IP Oncology Pharmacy Course Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) knowledge and understanding of related legislation
Experience Essential
At least 3 years recent hospital experience At least 2 years' experience of working in oncology and haematology General hospital experience which includes clinical pharmacy at ward level General hospital experience which includes clinical pharmacy at ward level
Desirable
Experience of training and mentoring
Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential
Current pharmacy issues and medicines legislation Clinical pharmacy relating to treatment of malignant disease Knowledge of current issues within oncology pharmacy practice
Desirable
Cancer Drugs Fund and high-cost drugs procedures
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).
Employer details Employer name The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)