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Band 8a – Oncology Pharmacist – Sutton

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1 week ago
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Job Title:

Oncology Pharmacist
Banding:

Band 8a
Location:

Sutton, Surrey
Hours:

37.5 hours per week
Start Date:

ASAP
Rate:

£35 – £43 per hour
Duration:

3 months
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Oncology Pharmacist to join our esteemed client in Sutton. This role involves providing specialist pharmaceutical care to oncology patients, ensuring the safe and effective use of cancer treatments. Your expertise will be essential in medication management, chemotherapy verification, and patient education, supporting multidisciplinary teams to optimise treatment outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
As an Oncology Pharmacist, you will be responsible for reviewing and verifying chemotherapy prescriptions to ensure accuracy and compliance with treatment protocols while providing expert pharmaceutical advice to oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. You will closely monitor and manage drug interactions, side effects, and patient responses to oncology medications, ensuring optimal patient safety and therapeutic effectiveness. Additionally, you will educate patients on their treatment plans, including chemotherapy regimens and supportive medications, offering guidance to enhance adherence and understanding. Your role will also involve participating in clinical audits and contributing to the development of oncology pharmacy guidelines, helping to shape best practices within the department.
Qualifications & Experience
GPhC registration (essential).
Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
Proven experience in oncology pharmacy, including chemotherapy verification and patient counselling.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Why Work with Pulse?
From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. In our first conversation, you’ll see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
Our expert recruitment consultants are committed to securing the best opportunities for you and supporting you every step of the way. Thanks to our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, we can offer exclusive placements you won’t find elsewhere.
We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to what matters to you. You’re not just a resource—you’re a valued professional.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in registering with us, learning more about this position, or exploring other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now using the link below.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. We’re committed to providing the support you need throughout the process and into your placement.
We areunable to accept applications from candidates residing in countries listed as Red or Amber under the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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