Specialist Oncology Pharmacist – Private Acute Hospital

A leading private hospital in Tunbridge Wells, Kent is looking for an experienced Specialist Oncology Pharmacist to take the lead in its oncology pharmacy service. This is a genuinely clinical, patient-facing role, with the majority of your working week dedicated to oncology and haemato-oncology. You’ll have daily patient contact, be part of oncology huddles, counsel patients directly and play a key role in ensuring their treatment is safe, effective and personalised. And importantly, there’s no aseptic unit commitment. Your typical oncology caseload is around 3–8 patients per day, covering a mixture of IV, oral and subcutaneous treatments across oncology and haematology. As the site's lead oncology pharmacist, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the service, share your expertise and help develop the oncology capability of the wider team. Based in Tunbridge Wells and commutable from Maidstone, Crowborough, Sevenoaks, Godstone, East Grinstead, Uckfield, Heathfield and Robertsbridge.

Responsibilities

Lead the oncology pharmacy service at site level; Spend approximately 80% of your time focused on oncology, with flexibility around your fifth day; Have regular face-to-face contact with oncology and haemato-oncology patients; Screen and verify SACT prescriptions and support safe treatment decisions; Counsel patients and provide specialist medicines information; Work closely with consultants and the wider oncology MDT; Support and develop colleagues in oncology competencies; Be part of a small, supportive pharmacy team with access to a wider oncology network; Develop your clinical leadership without stepping away from patient care

Requirements

Experienced oncology pharmacist who is confident working independently and ready to take ownership of the oncology service; UK GPhC registration; At least 2–3 years’ oncology pharmacy experience within an NHS or private provider; BOPA Passport Level 2 with evidence of screening Cycle 1 oncology and haematology prescriptions; Experience screening and verifying oncology/haemato-oncology SACT prescriptions; Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with patients and clinical teams

Nice to have

Experience supervising or training colleagues

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance; 33 days annual leave (25 days plus 8 bank holidays); Free gym membership; Health and wellbeing benefits; Potential relocation support for the right candidate; Visa sponsorship available, subject to eligibility; Monday–Friday only; No on-call or weekend work