Specialist Cancer Pharmacist

Job Summary

Ready to make a meaningful impact in cancer care? We’re looking for a compassionate, forward‑thinking pharmacist to join our dedicated Cancer Pharmacy Team at Great Western Hospital. You’ll be at the heart of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, working with consultants, nurses, and allied health professionals to provide patient‑centred care across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, the day treatment unit, and our JACIE‑accredited stem cell transplant service.

We’re part of the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance and offer opportunities to engage with regional networks.

Main duties of the job We’re investing in the future of cancer care. Our state‑of‑the‑art aseptic unit is nearing completion and our new radiotherapy centre is transforming lives by delivering advanced treatment locally. These developments, alongside innovations in electronic prescribing and robotic dispensing, demonstrate our commitment to safe, efficient, and patient‑focused services. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues and encouraged to lead on service development, new medicines implementation, and quality improvement projects.

Whether you’re an experienced oncology/haematology pharmacist (Band
7) or a clinical pharmacist ready to specialise (Band 6 development role), you’ll receive structured training, mentorship, and opportunities to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Oncology and non‑medical prescribing.

Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and continuous learning — where your voice matters and your work transforms lives.

Interested? Contact Tiffany Chan, Lead Pharmacist - Cancer Services:

Our STAR values — Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect — guide everything we do. We aim to deliver joined‑up services to our local community and empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives, whether at home, in the community, or in hospital.

Date posted 16 January 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 7

Salary £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working

Reference number 249‑7356527‑5

Job locations Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB

Job responsibilities

• Clinically screen all prescriptions for parenteral and oral chemotherapy against approved regimens, including interpreting blood results (may include non‑cancer indications such as rheumatology).
• Screen, dispense and issue intrathecal injections according to Trust and National Guidance.
• Liaise with Oncology and Haematology teams to advise on chemotherapy treatments and provide clinical support.
• Collaborate with the Accountable Pharmacist to maintain and develop facilities, equipment and work practices to high technical standards.
• Act as an Authorised Pharmacist and supervise day‑to‑day preparation and release of products per guidelines.
• Work with the Aseptic technical team and Cancer Pharmacy Team to coordinate treatment provision to the Day Therapy Unit, haematology inpatient unit and other wards requiring high‑risk injectables.
• Ensure Aseptic Services Unit operates in line with GMP, GCP, GDP, QA, Ethics, Health and Safety, Medicines Act, COSHH and departmental procedures.
• Perform final release of unlicensed doses from Specials Manufacturers and maintain competence in this area.
• Prepare, dispense and release a wide range of aseptic products (cytotoxics, epidurals, intrathecals, antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, high‑risk injectables and novel agents).

Attached documents Please see attached Job Description for more details.

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• CPD in line with GPhC recommendations

Desirable

• Post‑graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
• Oncology and Haematology clinical experience
• Experience of working within an Aseptic Services and Good Manufacturing Practice
• Awareness of legislation and standards relating to Good Clinical Practice
• Awareness of legislation and standards relating to Good Manufacturing Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure will be sought.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration for details. Criminal record checks for overseas applicants may apply.

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.

Employer name Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB

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