Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

Qualifications & Education Essential criteria Independent Prescriber Employer heading Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Band 8a Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country. We have around 16,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.7 billion. With strong history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally, we’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country. As well as providing a wide range of hospital and community services, we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team. Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and forward thinking Pharmacist to join our Paediatric Oncology service at the Great North Children’s Hospital. This role forms part of a wider reorganisation of oncology pharmacy services, including the establishment of a Senior Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Paediatric Oncology, to strengthen clinical pharmacy support across paediatric cancer pathways. We are seeking an experienced pharmacist ready to work at an advanced level within a specialist tertiary children’s hospital. The successful candidate will provide high quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy input, supporting the safe and effective delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), including clinical trials, and contributing to the multidisciplinary care of children and young people with cancer. Working closely with the Senior Lead Clinical Pharmacist, the postholder will support the development of advanced clinical services, contribute to service improvement, and play a key role in the evolving paediatric oncology pharmacy model. Based at the Great North Children’s Hospital on the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) site, the service provides comprehensive regional paediatric oncology care, including inpatient and day case SACT and clinical trial activity. This post offers an excellent opportunity to further develop advanced paediatric oncology pharmacy expertise while helping shape future service delivery. Main duties of the job Provide advanced clinical pharmacy input to paediatric oncology services, ensuring the safe and effective use of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), including clinical trials. Work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the care of children and young people with cancer. Support the delivery, governance, and optimisation of clinical trials and investigational medicinal products within paediatric oncology. Lead and contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety. Line manage and support the development of designated pharmacy staff, contributing to workforce planning, supervision, and appraisal processes. Work closely with the Senior Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Paediatric Oncology to develop and implement the evolving pharmacy service model. Provide expert advice and education to pharmacy staff and the wider multidisciplinary team. Contribute to the development and review of guidelines, protocols, and policies relating to paediatric oncology and SACT. Participation in the extended-hours pharmacy service (evenings & weekends). Working for our organisation As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from: Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Interview Date: 8 September 2026 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week To organise and develop clinical pharmacy services within agreed clinical area. To undertake an agreed prescribing role within agreed clinical area. To participate in the provision of clinical and patient services functions. To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines by working closely with nursing and medical staff and health care managers. To perform the professional role of a registered pharmacist, including advice, supervision and co-operation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues. Person specification Qualifications & Education Essential criteria M Pharm (or equivalent) degree course and pre-registration experience Registered Pharmacist (GPhC) Clinical Diploma Independent Prescriber Desirable criteria Clinical Masters Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Well-developed clinical pharmacy knowledge across all aspects of drug use Knowledge of clinical audit and its role in pharmacy and medicine Extensive post registration experience in hospital pharmacy, some at a senior level Demonstrate a developing clinical role Demonstrate they have been involved in the area of clinical audit Desirable criteria Specialist knowledge of the clinical area(s) or directorates involved Awareness of the role and responsibilities of the pre-registration pharmacist tutor Demonstrate they have undertaken a managerial role Skills & Abilities Essential criteria Demonstrate ability to communicate, oral and written, specialist clinical information One to One Communication Influencing and negotiating skills Basic computer skills Desirable criteria Lecturing skills Microsoft office Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay. Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e‑mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful. Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download

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Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB) Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8KB) Further details / informal visits contact Christopher Beck - Senior Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer Services View email address on click.appcast.io 0191 2139270 #J-18808-Ljbffr Freeman Hospital