Lead Clinical Pharmacist

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Job Title: Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Haematology, Oncology, Palliative Care & Technical Services
Location: Norfolk
Salary: Band 8B
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our team as the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Haematology, Oncology, Palliative Care & Technical Services located in Norfolk.

In this senior Band 8B role, you will lead the clinical and technical pharmacy services for cancer and palliative care services. This is a high-impact leadership position, responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and innovative pharmaceutical care for patients receiving chemotherapy, palliative treatments, and haematology services.

Key Responsibilities:



Provide strategic leadership for pharmacy services in oncology, haematology, and palliative care.

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Act as Accountable Pharmacist for Technical Services, ensuring Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and clinical compliance.

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Oversee chemotherapy prescription validation, preparation, release, and safe administration.

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Lead on the implementation of treatment regimens and protocols using iQemo and Electronic Patient Records (EPR).

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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and represent pharmacy at cancer networks.

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Deliver a clinical pharmacy service to inpatient wards, the Chemo Day Unit, Day Treatment Unit, and specialist clinics.

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Manage and develop pharmacy staff within the Cancer Services and Technical Services team.

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Drive clinical governance initiatives and review prescribing practices to ensure budget efficiency and patient safety.

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Act as an Independent Prescriber in oncology or haematology where appropriate.

Requirements:

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Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

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Extensive post-registration clinical experience in oncology, haematology, or palliative care.

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Strong leadership, communication, and service development skills.

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Sound knowledge of aseptic services and chemotherapy protocols.

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Experience managing pharmacy teams and service delivery in a complex clinical environment.

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Independent Prescriber qualification is desirable.

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Experience with clinical trials and involvement in audits is advantageous.

Benefits:

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A key leadership role in a growing and respected NHS Foundation Trust.

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Opportunities for continued professional development and postgraduate training.

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Access to NHS pension scheme, flexible working, and other staff benefits.

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Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary cancer care team making a real difference

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