Specialist Pharmacist

OverviewJob overviewStep into a career-defining opportunity that will ignite your passion and elevate your future. Join an award-winning, high-performing pharmacy team where excellence isn’t just expected - it’s celebrated. We are searching for a dynamic, forward-thinking pharmacist ready to bring energy, expertise, and vision to a role that makes a real difference.Here, you’ll be at the heart of delivering advanced oncology and haematology pharmacy services, ensuring patients receive the highest quality care while supporting the vital supply of aseptic products to the Trust. Working alongside the Principal Pharmacist for Oncology / Haematology and the Head of Pharmacy, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of pharmaceutical care for cancer patients—at a time when our cancer services are expanding rapidly, with an exciting new refurbishment on the horizon for 2026.This is your chance to shine as a specialist in oncology pharmacy, building on significant experience or bringing a broad background across clinical specialities to grow into the role. Dedication, passion, and a commitment to excellence are what will set you apart - and what will make you thrive in this environment.The future of pharmacy is waiting. Take the leap, embrace the challenge, and apply today to be part of something extraordinary.Main duties of the jobProvide an advanced level clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology departments as part of a diverse and high-performing pharmacy oncology / haematology team.Support the Aseptic Supply Unit with clinical screening and checking of systemic anti-cancer therapies whilst being an active member of the Oncology Pharmacy team.Help transform the service, develop leadership and management skills whilst being an active member of the oncology pharmacy team to help meet the overall strategic objectives in the provision of pharmaceutical care for cancer patients.Please see the attached job description for full information relating to the main duties of this role.Working for our organisationBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.Our valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description for a detailed description of the main responsibilities and activities associated with this role.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaRegistered pharmacist with GPhCEvidence of Continuous Professional DevelopmentPost-graduate clinical diplomaDesirable criteriaGCP certificateRegistered with the GPhC as an Independent PrescriberLeadership / management qualification or trainingExperienceEssential criteriaEvidence of relevant hospital pharmacy experienceEvidence of relevant oncology / haematology clinical pharmacy experienceExperience of NHS commissioning arrangementsDesirable criteriaDUR and audit experienceDemonstrate team work (inter / intra-departmental)Experience of small group coachingExperience of working in hospital aseptic servicesKnowledgeEssential criteriaAn up to date knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics in oncology / haematologyClarity in EnglishGood communication skills (written and verbal)Good interpersonal skillsPharmaceutical knowledge and skillsPractical and hands-on skillsClinical pharmacy skillsGood time management and prioritisation skillsAbility to perform all types of pharmaceutical calculationsIT skills PowerPoint and WordUnderstanding of current and longer term issues in the NHSDesirable criteriaGood presentation skillsIT skills - ExcelPersonal skillsEssential criteriaAble to work without supervision but knowing when to ask for helpTeam player, working / supporting others to ensure smooth runningMethodical, attention to detailApproachableDesirable criteriaHonest, trustworthy, reliable and discreteApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.If you have problems applying, contactAddress Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS TrustLewsey RoadLutonBedfordshireLU4 0DZTelephone 01582 497325 #J-18808-Ljbffr