Band 7 - Senior Technical/Cancer Services Pharmacist
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £48,270 - £54,931 pa inc HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 0BH |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7285462/360-IC-10150-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are looking for a highly self-motivated and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacist to join our team at Watford General Hospital.
The successful candidate will have experience in clinical haemato-oncology as well as technical services.
They will be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and be eager to become a key member of the team—bringing fresh ideas and contributing to service improvement.
The post holder will possess leadership skills, a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, and a proactive approach to supporting service development.
The department offers a stimulating, friendly, and professionally rewarding environment, where staff are supported in developing their clinical and technical expertise.
We are proud of our team's efforts in redesigning services and embracing technology to deliver a high-quality service for our patients.
The post holder will support the Pharmacy Technical/Cancer Services Manager in leading and developing high-quality Pharmacy Technical and Cancer Services across the Trust.
They will provide pharmaceutical advice, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards (including GCP, GMP, and NHSQA), and contribute to the efficient, safe, and cost-effective use of medicines.
Responsibilities include supporting daily manufacturing operations, maintaining the Pharmaceutical Quality System, providing clinical advice to cancer patients and healthcare staff, and contributing to audits and research.
The role also involves professional and legal supervision within the Pharmacy Technical / Cancer Services Department, ensuring the health and safety of both staff and patients.
The post holder must be a registered pharmacist and either hold or be working towards a Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Jul 2025
We are looking for a highly self-motivated and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacist to join our team at Watford General Hospital.
The successful candidate will have experience in clinical haemato-oncology as well as technical services.
They will be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and be eager to become a key member of the team—bringing fresh ideas and contributing to service improvement.
The post holder will possess leadership skills, a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, and a proactive approach to supporting service development.
The department offers a stimulating, friendly, and professionally rewarding environment, where staff are supported in developing their clinical and technical expertise.
We are proud of our team's efforts in redesigning services and embracing technology to deliver a high-quality service for our patients.
The post holder will support the Pharmacy Technical/Cancer Services Manager in leading and developing high-quality Pharmacy Technical and Cancer Services across the Trust.
They will provide pharmaceutical advice, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards (including GCP, GMP, and NHSQA), and contribute to the efficient, safe, and cost-effective use of medicines.
Responsibilities include supporting daily manufacturing operations, maintaining the Pharmaceutical Quality System, providing clinical advice to cancer patients and healthcare staff, and contributing to audits and research.
The role also involves professional and legal supervision within the Pharmacy Technical / Cancer Services Department, ensuring the health and safety of both staff and patients.
The post holder must be a registered pharmacist and either hold or be working towards a Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Jul 2025