Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services

4 weeks ago


Worthing, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) places immense value on its cancer pharmacy team, which has steadily grown in both strength and size over the years. We are delighted to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services to join our well-established team of dedicated professionals at Worthing Hospital

This successful post holder will be accountable for the work of the Aseptic Service section of pharmacy and provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to all cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy within the Trust.

The chemotherapy production units at the Chichester and Worthing sites of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust provides around 2000 chemotherapy doses to patients per month. We have 2 busy units, led by a great pharmacy team who provide a safe, efficient and effective service to Cancer Services and other teams within the Trust

Our team comprises of Pharmacists, technicians, assistants and a senior manufacturing technician apprentice providing a chemotherapy, monoclonal antibody and immunotherapy within Worthing and Chichester. 

With a dedication Education and Training Team within Aseptic Services, a band 7-8a progression post will also be considered for this role.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated and passionate pharmacist who is eager to contribute to the advancement of our Aseptic Service. If you are looking to progress in your career and enhance your knowledge and skills, this position offers an ideal opportunity for professional growth.

As part of this team you will be able to work with a variety of people providing an outstanding service to the Trust ensuring the safe and efficient provision of chemotherapy. 

This is a really exciting opportunity to be part of our new journey to shape the development of the service at Worthing alongside St Richard's with the merging of our pharmacy department across the whole Trust.

Join our team at UHS and become a part of our dynamic and progressive aseptic pharmacy service. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on patient care and shape the future of our services.

The successful candidate must hold a Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Does this sound like the job for you? Further details can be found in the attached job description.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. 


We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 


As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. 


We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsible for the provision of a pharmacy aseptic service to the staff of Worthing pharmacy department and cancer services.

Specific responsibilities include:

To Lead and manage the aseptic unit service providing clinical, technical and training support to the aseptic service ensuring the health and safety of staff and patients. To act as the Accountable and Responsible Pharmacist for all work carried out under section 10 of the Medicines Act within the site specific Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential criteria

Degree in Pharmacy at a British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent A post graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy A UK registered pharmacist (Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council - Great Britain) with significant experience on the register, working in hospital pharmacy. Significant experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification, including experience in cancer services or aseptic services provision at least at a band 7 level. An understanding of clinical governance and the role of the pharmacist in the clinical governance agenda

Desirable criteria

BOPA membership Registered Non-Medical Prescriber MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Management / leadership qualification Good Clinical Trial Practice (GCP) training Recent experience of managing and leading large scale and complex change projects Extensive portfolio and evidence of CPD with identifiable outcomes Knowledge of NHS strategy, policies

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). vidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

People Management and Development

Essential criteria

Experience of working with different healthcare professions and managers across the wider healthcare economy Able to communicate effectively with patients Experience in managing or supervising staff Experience in training of other staff Able to identify own development/training needs

Desirable criteria

Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals. Experience of managing a team of professionals, including recruitment, appraisal and development.

Specific Requirement

Essential criteria

Awareness of financial aspects of chemotherapy funding A valid UK driving licence or otherwise independently mobile Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes that supports the Trust’s Vision Experience with the use of chemotherapy prescribing systems

Freedom to Act

Essential criteria

Ability to work autonomously, liaise and coordinate the Management Team on a day to day basis and to take appropriate action as necessary Identify and adhere to best practice Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role Able to interpret national and local guidance and to develop local policies to reflect these standards Excellent problem solving skills Able to logically analyse complex problems and/or information and ensure the best course of action is communicated and implemented.

Desirable criteria

Previous experience with Chemocare (e-prescribing system) Previous experience with Wellsky (e-prescribing system and stock control system)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential criteria

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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