Specialist Pharmacist; Paediatrics

Overview

NHSGGC is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Pharmacy Services – Royal Hospital for Children – Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Paediatric Haematology/Oncology) – Band 7 – 37 hours.

The shift pattern for this post is a 5 out of 7 day work pattern and you will be required to participate in the delivery of pharmacy services at weekends, public holidays and on-call as part of a rota.

An exciting post for a committed and clinical pharmacist has arisen within the Royal Hospital for Children, working as part of the Paediatric Haematology and Oncology pharmacy team.

• Be a patient-focussed clinical practitioner and an active member of the multidisciplinary team delivering safe and effective use of medicines, with particular emphasis on safe prescribing, administration and monitoring of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and associated supportive care.
• Support advancement and service developments within clinical pharmacy, including technician-led medicines management initiatives and pharmacist-led prescribing initiatives.
• Be active in the ongoing development and maintenance of Chemotherapy Electronic Prescribing Systems to support NHSGGC’s compliance with national directives.
• Be an integral member of the Clinical Pharmacist Team in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology and the wider Women and Children’s service, working with the Paediatric Pharmacy, Aseptic Preparation and Paediatric Clinical Trials Teams to provide a consistent, equitable and high-quality clinical pharmacy service to Paediatric Haematology and Oncology patients.

• Relevant post-qualification experience and completion of stage 2 SVTS or equivalent; independent prescriber or working towards IP.
• Experience working within a paediatric or haematology/oncology setting is desirable.
• Excellent management and communication skills with a flexible approach to working.

• Karon McDowall, Lead Pharmacist for Paediatric Haematology and Oncology,  (ka)
• Susan Kafka, Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Women and Children’s,  (susan.kafkat)

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

• NHSGGC / NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community and promotes a culture of inclusion. We are proud of the diverse workforce.
• By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from the Armed Forces Community.
• NHSGGC recognises the importance of work-life balance and offers flexible working options where service needs allow.
• For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, flexible working arrangements can be discussed during the recruitment process.
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