Pharmacy Manager

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.
• Act as Accountable Pharmacist for Technical Services, ensuring Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and clinical compliance.
• Oversee chemotherapy prescription validation, preparation, release, and safe administration.
• Lead on the implementation of treatment regimens and protocols using iQemo and Electronic Patient Records (EPR).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and represent pharmacy at cancer networks.
• Deliver a clinical pharmacy service to inpatient wards, the Chemo Day Unit, Day Treatment Unit, and specialist clinics.
• Manage and develop pharmacy staff within the Cancer Services and Technical Services team.
• Drive clinical governance initiatives and review prescribing practices to ensure budget efficiency and patient safety.
• Act as an Independent Prescriber in oncology or haematology where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Extensive post-registration clinical experience in oncology, haematology, or palliative care.
• Strong leadership, communication, and service development skills.
• Sound knowledge of aseptic services and chemotherapy protocols.
• Experience managing pharmacy teams and service delivery in a complex clinical environment.
• Independent Prescriber qualification is desirable.
• Experience with clinical trials and involvement in audits is advantageous.

Benefits:

• A key leadership role in a growing and respected NHS Foundation Trust.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and postgraduate training.
• Access to NHS pension scheme, flexible working, and other staff benefits.
• Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary cancer care team making a real difference.