Senior Clinical Pharmacist Cancer Services

Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.More detail about the roleThis post provides a unique opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and provide pharmaceutical care across Cancer Services (oncology and haematology). The post holder will be embedded into the experienced Eastern cancer services pharmacy team which includes seven cancer services clinical pharmacists and two specialist medicines management technicians. Together the team provides oncology and haematology ward support, Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) verification, clinical trial SACT verification, and JACIE accredited transplant service support. The team works closely with the multi-disciplinary cancer services team including doctors, nurses and non-medical prescribers.As a key member of the Trust, youll be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients when they need it most.We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who is able to work both independently and effectively as part of our team. The candidate would need to be able to provide a competent and efficient ward-based service, while supporting other members of the team with the timely verification of SACT for our main and outreach sites. You will be joining our team at an exciting time, as we become further integrated into multidisciplinary developments within the wider cancer SACT service. In April the Trust implemented Beacon, the SACT prescribing module of EPIC, and began working as OneDevon, streamlining cancer care provision across the South West peninsula. Our prescribing pharmacists are committed to supporting non-medical prescribing (NMP), and the SACT day-case unit, with all our current pharmacists being qualified prescribers or in training to become a prescriber. We have pharmacist work stations in our integrated haematology/oncology SACT day unit to provide excellent patient focused care.As valued members of the cancer services team, and with plenty of scope to develop in the role, our pharmacists enjoy a high level of job satisfaction.Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week (full time). Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include on-call, late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.Interview Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026.For further information, please contact: Libby Hardy, Principal Pharmacist, Cancer Services Tel 01392 402446 libby.hardy@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.BenefitsWe will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.Looking after you is important to us.We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.Salary is not the only financial benefitYou'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.You will also have access to other benefits including:National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at ExeterCar lease schemes.The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).Cycle to work schemeThese are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.