About this role
Job summary
Advanced Pharmacist - Oncology
Are you an ambitious hospital pharmacist ready to take the next step in your career? Velindre Cancer Service Pharmacy is looking for talented pharmacists to join our innovative and welcoming team. Previous oncology or haematology experience is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applications from pharmacists with strong clinical skills, sound professional judgement and the drive to develop a specialist career in cancer pharmacy. A comprehensive induction and ongoing development programme will support you to build your expertise and confidence in cancer care. As part of a leading NHS organisation, our cancer centre delivers specialist treatment and research for a population of 1.5 million people across South East Wales, offering an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of the most rapidly developing areas of medicine.
As an Advanced Pharmacist in Oncology, you will provide vital pharmaceutical expertise throughout the delivery of cancer treatments, using the skills developed in your previous hospital experience. You will collaborate closely with clinical teams to implement new medicines, develop new and innovative ways of working and grow your prescribing role. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to our outstanding services, making a direct impact on the lives of cancer patients.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Chief Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacists in developing and maintaining the pharmaceutical service to Velindre NHS Trust to ensure that it is safe, efficient in the use of resources and complies with the Clinical Governance requirements of the Trust.
If you are eager to apply your expertise in a meaningful and rewarding setting and become part of a forward-thinking team, we invite you to apply and contribute to the future of cancer care in South Wales.
Not sure? We'd love to hear from you for an informal conversation before you apply.
If a training period is required, your contract will be issued under Annex 21: 75% of a Band 8a for 12 to 18 months or until qualification is achieved.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.
As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.
Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.
Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.
If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm if qualified before 1999)
- Registered as a Pharmacist with GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) with Independent Prescriber annotation
- Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, or equivalent experience
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and credentialled to RPS Core Advanced level practice, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
- BOPA Passport accreditation to level 2c
- Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
- Awareness of GMP and GCP
- Member of relevant national specialist pharmacist group(s)
Desirable
- Accredited tutor for a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant previous experience of Hospital Pharmacy services
- An up-to-date knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics and the principles of medicines management.
- Experience of contributing into the pharmaceutical care in a specialist area.
- Evidence of clinical audit, service improvement and implementation of procedures and protocols.
- Experience and evidence of undertaking autonomous practice.
- Experience in delivering pharmacy and multi-professional training.
Desirable
- Significant previous experience of Oncology or Haemato-oncology services
- Experience of using an e-prescribing system.
- Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy aseptic unit.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Displays and can demonstrate VUNHST Values & Behaviours.
- Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team.
- Innovative and well organised.
- Confident and calm; acts as a role model, demonstrates leadership.
- Recognises need for sensitive and confidential handling of patient related information.
- Able to cope with emotional demands of patient involvement.
- Able to concentrate when frequently under pressure and subject to interruptions.
- Assertive, tactful, persuasive with negotiating and influencing skills.
Other
Essential
- Able to work very flexibly to meet the requirements of the service.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards.
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
Velindre Cancer Centre
Address
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)