Lead Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly skilled and supportive team of chemotherapy pharmacists at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

This post will play a key role in the ongoing development of pharmacy services supporting the delivery of Enhanced Level A Paediatric Shared Care Unit (POSCU) services.

Frimley Park Hospital (FPH) is designated as a Level A Enhanced POSCU and operates as part of the Wessex and Thames Valley Operational Delivery Network (ODN), Southampton Children’s Hospital is the Principal Treatment Centre for FPH.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides haematology and oncology care to paediatric and adult patients on both an inpatient and outpatient basis across three hospital sites, serving populations in Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire.

This post is based primarily at Frimley Park Hospital.

The postholder will deliver specialist paediatric oncology pharmacy services to the POSCU at FPH, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high‑quality, and effective cancer care.

The role includes a strong emphasis on service development, clinical leadership, and supporting the delivery of enhanced POSCU services.

The postholder will report directly to the Band 8B Principal Haematology Pharmacist and will be expected to work collaboratively across pharmacy, nursing, and medical teams.

Main duties of the job

• To develop, implement, and evaluate POSCU pharmacy services in accordance with local, regional, and national policies, best practice guidance, and all relevant medicines legislation.

To ensure the safe, effective, and cost‑effective use of chemotherapy for paediatric oncology patients across inpatient and outpatient services.

To clinically validate paediatric oncology prescriptions, including oral, injectable, and clinical trial medicines, in line with Trust protocols and locally agreed policies and standards.

To represent FPH at relevant network and operational meetings, contributing to service planning, development, and implementation to support attainment of Enhanced Level A POSCU provision.

To act as a core member of the paediatric oncology multidisciplinary team (MDT) at FPH, representing pharmacy at MDT meetings.

Arrangements for deputy cover may be provided by another chemotherapy pharmacist as required.

To liaise closely with the Principal Treatment Centre (PTC) to support continuity of care and effective transition between POSCU and PTC services.

To support the clinical trials pharmacist in the feasibility assessment, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of cancer‑related clinical trials.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.

We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• You must be registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• This is a part-time post, with commitment required to evening, weekend and Bank Holiday duties as per rota.
• Please kindly see the Job description and Person Specification attached in regard to the role and responsibilities of the post holder.
  
  

This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Post-graduate diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Pharmacy degree (Master level 4 years)
• GPhC Registered Pharmacist (or equivalent EU professional qualification)
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• UKCPA membership
• RPS membership
• Formal management qualification (or equivalent experience)

Registered as an Independent Pharmacist Prescriber

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of producing guidelines
• Experience of producing drug appraisals
• Experience of managing staff.
• Significant post-qualification experience working as a pharmacist in a clinical environment.
• Experience of Homecare (Specialty dependent).
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Clinical audit experience
• Teaching /tutoring experience
• Member of national interest group.
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to adapt and cope with challenges
• Applied clinical knowledge
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Excellent IT skills
• Evidence of interest in research
  
  

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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