Band 8a - Oncology Pharmacist - Chelsea

Job Title: Oncology Pharmacist
Banding: Band 8a
Location: Chelsea, Greater London
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £35 – £43 per hour
Duration: 3 months

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Oncology Pharmacist to join our esteemed client in Chelsea. This role involves providing specialist pharmaceutical care to oncology patients, ensuring the safe and effective use of cancer treatments. Your expertise will be essential in medication management, chemotherapy verification, and patient education, supporting multidisciplinary teams to optimise treatment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

As an Oncology Pharmacist, you will be responsible for reviewing and verifying chemotherapy prescriptions to ensure accuracy and compliance with treatment protocols while providing expert pharmaceutical advice to oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. You will closely monitor and manage drug interactions, side effects, and patient responses to oncology medications, ensuring optimal patient safety and therapeutic effectiveness. Additionally, you will educate patients on their treatment plans, including chemotherapy regimens and supportive medications, offering guidance to enhance adherence and understanding. Your role will also involve participating in clinical audits and contributing to the development of oncology pharmacy guidelines, helping to shape best practices within the department.

Qualifications & Experience

• GPhC registration (essential).
• Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Proven experience in oncology pharmacy, including chemotherapy verification and patient counselling.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

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