Senior Pharmacist, Cancer & Technical Services
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SOC 2251 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2251 Pharmacists Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
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About the role
This is an exciting time to join us at West Middlesex Hospital as we open our new Diagnostic, Treatment and Education Centre, which is projected to double the number of chemotherapy patients treated and expand the range of tumour sites we manage. The new centre, opening in Autumn, will transform the way we deliver cancer care in our community, and you can be part of shaping it. If you’re an enthusiastic, motivated pharmacist looking to take the next step in cancer services and technical services, this is your moment.
As a Specialist Pharmacist, you will provide high‑quality clinical pharmacy support to our oncology and haematology teams, while also contributing to the operational delivery of our unlicensed aseptic unit.
You Will
- Play a key role within the multidisciplinary team, delivering a patient‑focused pharmacy service to cancer patients.
- Contribute to the redesign of pharmacy workflows as we develop our new Chemotherapy Day Unit and Technical Services Unit.
- Receive formal training and accreditation in the clinical screening of systemic anti‑cancer therapy (SACT).
- Support the day‑to‑day operational running of our unlicensed aseptic unit.
- Develop leadership skills through supervision of rotational and trainee pharmacists.
- Drive improvements by taking part in clinical guideline development, audits and quality improvement initiatives in medicines optimisation.
- Deliver clinical ward‑based duties as required.
- Participate in on‑call, weekend/bank holiday, lunch and late‑duty rotas.
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Meena Hunjan (Lead Pharmacist, Cancer, Technical & Patient Services) or Luke Hibbert (Highly Specialised Pharmacist)
- Telephone:020 8321 6935
- Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Where this offer sits in the market
Pharmacists (SOC 2251) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~48k in sample- Middle half £42,380–60,424
- Median £51,480
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