Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology & Haematology

As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology & Haematology you will provide an oncology and haematology clinical pharmacy service to our chemotherapy day unit and inpatient ward.



Part-time / flexible working may be considered for the right candidate



You will be a source of advice for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals for cancer services, will develop other pharmacists' skills by supporting rotations in cancer services and will participate in multidisciplinary and governance meetings.



The post holder will deputise for Accountable Pharmacist for the aseptic unit in their absence and provide professional pharmacist support to the aseptic production unit; this will include clinically screening prescriptions for chemotherapy and authorising final release of products for administration to patients.



Key Areas Of Responsibility Include



Provide person centred care and ensure that pharmaceutical care for cancer services patients is safe, effective and cost-effective.



Liaise with commissioners, including NHS England, to ensure correct funding channels for the use of all medication.



Act as an authorised pharmacist in the pharmacy aseptic unit.



Provide support to the palliative care team.



There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.



Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.



At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.



We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.



We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.



For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anne Downing Job title: Lead Pharmacist - Medication Safety Email address: anne.downing@qehkl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01553 613127