Job summary An exciting opportunity to join our team of pharmacists and technicians at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. The successful applicant will complete a guided training plan, evidenced against the RPS Cancer Care framework, to progress from band 7 to 8a, with an opportunity to complete independent prescribing if not already achieved. Applicants with appropriate and relevant experience can be considered for appointment at band 8a. We encourage ongoing professional development, several pharmacists in our team are undertaking an MSc and we have two Consultant Pharmacists. The Haematology Service based at the Hallamshire Hospital serves a population across Sheffield and surrounding region. We are a JACIE accredited bone marrow transplant and CAR-T centre. Pharmacy Cancer services has undergone recent transformation, and The Cytotoxic Aseptic Unit has recently completed a multi-million-pound refurbishment and expansion to include a Gene Therapy unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated pharmacist with some previous experience in haematology or oncology. The successful applicant will join an established team of dynamic pharmacists and technicians providing specialist pharmaceutical care to patients in haematology services. Our current team have specialist roles in CAR-T, BMT, clinical trials, advanced care and prescribing. Recently we have expanded our team to include an advanced pharmacy technician for ambulatory care. Main duties of the job To lead, deliver, develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to the Haematology Specialised Medicine directorate in accordance with the objectives set by the Principal Pharmacist and Clinical Directorate management representative (where applicable) in order to ensure safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of drugs. To deliver the aseptic and cytotoxic pharmacy service under the instruction of the PrincipalPharmacist for Chemotherapy and Cytotoxic Unit, in accordance with MHRA Rules and Guidancedocuments. Contribute to pharmacy service provision for cancer services including clinical activity, aseptic/cytotoxic services, education and training, governance, audit and research. To provide pharmacy departmental services and contribute to the out of hours service. To participate in service development and demonstrate use of critical evaluation skills. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 7 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 8a. Also, willing to train applicants from Band 7 to Band 8a. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-8852-DIR Job locations Royal Hallamshire Hospital Sheffield S10 2JF Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential (Band 7 & 8a) MPharm degree in pharmacy (Band 7 & 8a) Registered Pharmacist with GPhC (Band 7 & 8a) Post-graduate certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (Band 8a) Higher degree/Post-graduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent post-graduate diploma in specialist area Desirable (Band 7) Higher degree/Post-graduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent post-graduate diploma in specialist area (Band 7 & 8a) Post-graduate Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) (Band 7 & 8a) Registered Independent Prescriber Experience Essential (Band 7) Significant post registration experience in a wide range of clinical pharmacy specialities. (Band 8a) Suitable clinical experience in oncology and/or Haematology as well as in palliative care and/or end of life care (Band 8a) Experience in clinical verification of SACT prescriptions (Band 8a) Experience of staff supervision/management (Band 8a) Experience of regular contribution to multi-professional ward rounds or MDT. (Band 8a) Experience of working within service development projects. (Band 8a) Extensive post registration experience in a wide range of clinical pharmacy specialities. Desirable (Band 7) Suitable clinical experience in oncology and/or Haematology as well as in palliative care and/or end of life care (Band 7) Experience in clinical verification of SACT prescriptions (Band 7 & 8a) Experience in the release of aseptically prepared cytotoxic products (Band 7) Experience of staff supervision/management (Band 7) Experience of regular contribution to multi-professional ward rounds or MDT. (Band 7) Experience of working within service development projects. Skills and Knowledge Essential (Band 8a) Clinical audit/ research & evaluation experience (Band 7 & 8a) Developed IT skills (Band 7 & 8a) Proven experience in the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate highly complex therapeutic options. (Band 7 & 8a) Ability to use initiative, innovate and work without close supervision Desirable (Band 7) Clinical audit/ research & evaluation experience (Band 7 & 8a) Clinical trials experience and/or GCP training (Band 7 & 8a) Appropriate Short Management Courses e.g. Appraisal training, Leadership skills (Band 7 & 8a) Evidence of qualification or experience to evidence leadership skills. Personal Qualities/Aptitudes Essential (Band 7 & 8a) Have excellent communication skills; non-verbal, verbal and written, in order to communicate with a broad spectrum of people (from senior directorate managers to members of the public). Person Specification Qualifications Essential (Band 7 & 8a) MPharm degree in pharmacy (Band 7 & 8a) Registered Pharmacist with GPhC (Band 7 & 8a) Post-graduate certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (Band 8a) Higher degree/Post-graduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent post-graduate diploma in specialist area Desirable (Band 7) Higher degree/Post-graduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent post-graduate diploma in specialist area (Band 7 & 8a) Post-graduate Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) (Band 7 & 8a) Registered Independent Prescriber Experience Essential (Band 7) Significant post registration experience in a wide range of clinical pharmacy specialities. (Band 8a) Suitable clinical experience in oncology and/or Haematology as well as in palliative care and/or end of life care (Band 8a) Experience in clinical verification of SACT prescriptions (Band 8a) Experience of staff supervision/management (Band 8a) Experience of regular contribution to multi-professional ward rounds or MDT. (Band 8a) Experience of working within service development projects. (Band 8a) Extensive post registration experience in a wide range of clinical pharmacy specialities. Desirable (Band 7) Suitable clinical experience in oncology and/or Haematology as well as in palliative care and/or end of life care (Band 7) Experience in clinical verification of SACT prescriptions (Band 7 & 8a) Experience in the release of aseptically prepared cytotoxic products (Band 7) Experience of staff supervision/management (Band 7) Experience of regular contribution to multi-professional ward rounds or MDT. (Band 7) Experience of working within service development projects. Skills and Knowledge Essential (Band 8a) Clinical audit/ research & evaluation experience (Band 7 & 8a) Developed IT skills (Band 7 & 8a) Proven experience in the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate highly complex therapeutic options. (Band 7 & 8a) Ability to use initiative, innovate and work without close supervision Desirable (Band 7) Clinical audit/ research & evaluation experience (Band 7 & 8a) Clinical trials experience and/or GCP training (Band 7 & 8a) Appropriate Short Management Courses e.g. Appraisal training, Leadership skills (Band 7 & 8a) Evidence of qualification or experience to evidence leadership skills. Personal Qualities/Aptitudes Essential (Band 7 & 8a) Have excellent communication skills; non-verbal, verbal and written, in order to communicate with a broad spectrum of people (from senior directorate managers to members of the public). 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hallamshire Hospital Sheffield S10 2JF Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)