Band 8a - Oncology Pharmacist

Job Title: Oncology Pharmacist
Banding: Band 8a
Location: Sutton, Surrey
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £35 - £43 per hour
Duration: 3 months

As an Oncology Pharmacist, you will be responsible for reviewing and verifying chemotherapy prescriptions to ensure accuracy and compliance with treatment protocols while providing expert pharmaceutical advice to oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. You will closely monitor and manage drug interactions, side effects, and patient responses to oncology medications, ensuring optimal patient safety and therapeutic effectiveness. Additionally, you will educate patients on their treatment plans, including chemotherapy regimens and supportive medications, offering guidance to enhance adherence and understanding.

Your role will also involve participating in clinical audits and contributing to the development of oncology pharmacy guidelines, helping to shape best practices within the department.

• Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Proven experience in oncology pharmacy, including chemotherapy verification and patient counselling.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. We’re committed to providing the support you need throughout the process and into your placement.

We are unable to accept applications from candidates residing in countries listed as Red or Amber under the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.