Description
This fixed-term maternity cover opportunity for the Principal Pharmacist - Cancer and Aseptic Services role is a senior leadership post within the Pharmacy Department at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH). The post holder is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and patient-centred delivery of pharmaceutical care for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
The Principal Pharmacist will provide professional, clinical, and managerial leadership for Cancer and Aseptic Services at PRUH. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing expert advice on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), cancer medicines, and complex patient management
- Leading the governance, development, and continuous improvement of cancer pharmacy services
- Serving as the Accountable Pharmacist for the Section 10 Aseptic Unit, overseeing the safe manufacture, release, and quality assurance of cytotoxic and aseptically prepared medicines
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), quality assurance standards, and health and safety requirements
- Leading and participating in multidisciplinary working to support optimal treatment outcomes, medicines optimisation, and patient experience across oncology, haematology, and palliative care services
The post holder will contribute to Trust-wide strategic objectives, service development, clinical governance, workforce planning, and continuous quality improvement.
The salary for this position is £72,719 to £83,505 per annum.
Benefits
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Fixed-term contract for 10 months
- Full-time working pattern
Requirements
- Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
- Competency-assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Specialist higher qualification (Diploma) in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent qualification/experience
- Knowledge of GMP, GCP, QA, and regulations and legislation relevant to aseptic services
- Extensive experience of clinical pharmacy practice
- Post-registration experience relevant to Pharmacy Aseptic Services
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy (RCP)
- Leadership/project management qualification/certification