Specialist Oncology Pharmacist

Mynd nôl Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 February 2026

This post is responsible for the implementation, upgrade and subsequent system maintenance of Chemo Care for both CHFT and MYTT, as part of the South Sector non-surgical oncology collaboration.

The post will initially be hosted by CHFT and will be jointly line managed by the Lead Pharmacist - Digital Medicines at MYTT and Oncology Pharmacist  post-holder will be expected to work cross-site at both CHFT and MYTT.

Focusing on oncology and chemotherapy systems Chemo Care, the role will involve supporting the validation of haematology and oncology-specific workflows, aseptic worksheets and labels to ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. Working closely with oncology teams, the post holder will help refine processes to enhance patient safety and treatment efficiency. Additionally, they will be expected to engage with governance and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to national and local policies, including data protection and medicines management regulations.

The role requires strong leadership and collaborative skills to develop innovation within the oncology and pharmacy teams. This includes mentoring junior staff, liaising with multidisciplinary teams to address operational challenges, and representing the pharmacy department in key forums related to Digital Medicines.

The post holder will support the implementation, and optimisation of Chemo Care across two NHS Trusts. A key focus will be on chemotherapy prescribing systems, working closely with clinical and technical teams to integrate solutions into existing workflows while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Providing technical support and training is essential to ensure system users are confident and competent. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, assisting with user queries, and ensuring systems function effectively to support safe prescribing. The post holder will also contribute to project documentation, including risk assessments, communication plans, and implementation schedules.

A key duty includes validating haematology and oncology-specific workflows, worksheets, and labels to ensure accuracy and compliance. The post holder will work with oncology teams to improve system integration, enhancing efficiency and patient safety.

Governance and safety responsibilities include assisting in the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring compliance with local and national policies.

Collaboration is vital, requiring engagement with clinical and technical teams to address operational challenges. The post holder will also mentor junior staff, support cross-site working, and represent the pharmacy team in relevant meetings and forums to ensure effective system implementation and optimisation.

We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff and the local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for key duties and responsibilities of this role.

• MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Pharmacist prescriber or willing & eligible to complete course in first year of post
• Member of the RPS

• Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice
• Considerable post-registration hospital experience
• Significant relevant and recent experience of Cancer Services
• Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired…