Job summary As the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology, Haematology Palliative Care and Technical Services you will Lead the service to providing an oncology and haematology clinical pharmacy service to our chemotherapy day unit and inpatient haematology ward. The post holder will be the Accountable Pharmacist for the aseptic production unit 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. The post holder will provide Quality Assurance advice and support the pharmacy Quality Assurance technician. As the lead pharmacist you will be the accountable pharmacist for the aseptic unit and a source advice for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals for cancer services and will participate in multidisciplinary and governance meetings. 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 the Regional Cancer Network 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 Provide strategic leadership to pharmacy cancer services and the aseptic production unit 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 to open in 2030 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. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year PA, pro rata. Attracts 2% on-call payment for up to 1/12 rota Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 426-641-25TAM Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn Gayton Road King's Lynn PE30 4ET Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification 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 Master's (MPharm) Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or equivalent Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Independent Prescriber, working towards IP qualification, or willing to complete training to become an IP Desirable Post graduate Leadership and management qualification or equivalent Post graduate qualification in cancer services or pharmacy production or Qualification in MHRA Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or equivalent Experience Essential Extensive post-registration experience with substantial hospital experience working in as aseptic unit Able to demonstrate advanced specialist cancer services and providing a clinical service for oncology and haematology patients Experience of multidisciplinary working Desirable Experience managing an aseptic unit Experience of of working with external bodies such as BOPA and multidisciplinary cancer networks Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential Ability to manage a service, including prioritisation of workload, setting strategic direction, target setting and meeting deadlines Highly specialised knowledge of the treatment of cancer and associated symptom control Knowledge of statutory requirements for the operation of an aseptic production unit Desirable Knowledge of JAC Cancer Management System Person Specification Qualifications/training and professional development Essential Master's (MPharm) Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or equivalent Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Independent Prescriber, working towards IP qualification, or willing to complete training to become an IP Desirable Post graduate Leadership and management qualification or equivalent Post graduate qualification in cancer services or pharmacy production or Qualification in MHRA Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or equivalent Experience Essential Extensive post-registration experience with substantial hospital experience working in as aseptic unit Able to demonstrate advanced specialist cancer services and providing a clinical service for oncology and haematology patients Experience of multidisciplinary working Desirable Experience managing an aseptic unit Experience of of working with external bodies such as BOPA and multidisciplinary cancer networks Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential Ability to manage a service, including prioritisation of workload, setting strategic direction, target setting and meeting deadlines Highly specialised knowledge of the treatment of cancer and associated symptom control Knowledge of statutory requirements for the operation of an aseptic production unit Desirable Knowledge of JAC Cancer Management System 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). 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. 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)