Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Bournemouth BH7 7DW
About this role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed pharmacist to join our team of Specialist Clinical Pharmacists, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with cancer. We welcome applications from pharmacists at all stages of their careers. Candidates with relevant cancer services experience will be appointed at Band 8a. For those new to the specialty, we offer a progressive Band 7 role with a clear and supported development pathway.
You will play a key role in delivering clinical pharmacy services across haematology and oncology wards, supported by two experienced Clinical Lead Pharmacists who will provide expert mentorship as you develop specialist knowledge and skills. This post is ideal for individuals who are motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to the ongoing development of cancer services through innovation and collaborative working.
About University Hospitals Dorset (UHD)
UHD serves Poole, Bournemouth, and Christchurch, offering comprehensive cancer services including chemotherapy, inpatient care, and radiotherapy. Electronic prescribing (Mosaiq®) is established, and innovation includes SACT-verifying pharmacy technicians.
This role required General Pharmaceutical Council Registration
Base location - Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital
Interview date - Monday, 15th June 2026
Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) and Poole Hospital (cross-site cancer services, including aseptic and clinical areas).
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a high-quality clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to cancer patients.
- At Band 8a, develop specialist knowledge in oncology and haematology.
- Clinically screen SACT prescriptions, adhering to local standards. Following competency-based training aligned with the British Oncology Pharmacy Association SACT Passport (Level 2 or 3), you will have the opportunity to pursue further education to become a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber (PIP) and practise as required.
- Work closely with the Cancer Pharmacy Team Leaders to develop cancer pharmacy services and support the pharmacy elements of cancer clinical trials.
- Play a crucial role in implementing local and national standards, ensuring access to funding through the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) and individual funding requests (IFRs).
You will collaborate with the Oncology, Haematology, and Palliative Care teams, under the leadership of the Lead Cancer Pharmacists. We actively support independent prescribing and professional development, and we are seeking someone who shares our vision for the future of cancer services in beautiful Dorset.
Additional Information
This role includes weekend working (4 hours every Sunday, as part of a 1-in-5 rota), as well as early and late shifts within cancer services.
This advert closes on Friday 5 Jun 2026
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