Specialist Pharmacist Cancer services | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth/Poole, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7889756/153-SP05862 |
Summary
Are you an ambitious and motivated pharmacist looking to specialise in Cancer Services?
University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 7 Pharmacist to join our dynamic Cancer Services Pharmacy Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and provide high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients across Oncology, Haematology, and Palliative Care services.
The role offers exposure to both clinical and technical aspects of cancer pharmacy, supporting the safe prescribing, screening, and delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), alongside involvement in aseptic services and service development initiatives.
You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team across UHD, contributing to patient-centred care while developing advanced clinical and operational skills within a specialist area.
Base:University Hospitals Dorset – cross-site working (Poole and Royal Bournemouth Hospital)
Interview Date: 21st April 2026
Why Join Us?
• Exciting Opportunities: Work in a specialised field with exposure to cutting-edge treatments, clinical trials, chemotherapy services, novel therapies, and gain valuable experience in the practical implementation of pharmacogenetics.
• Career Growth: Advance your expertise with tailored training programmes, mentorship from senior pharmacists, including two consultant pharmacists, and opportunities to lead service improvements and develop medication policies.
• Team Spirit: Join a collaborative and friendly multidisciplinary cancer team that values your contributions and is dedicated to supporting your professional growth.
• Flexibility: Benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Beautiful Location: Experience the charm of Dorset, with its award-winning beaches, vibrant towns, and idyllic countryside, offering an excellent quality of life.
Take this opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Additional Information:This role includes weekend working (4 hours every Sunday, as part of a 1-in-5 rota), as well as early and late shifts within cancer services.
Hours: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Working Options Available
This advert closes on Thursday 9 Apr 2026
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