Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer Services
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Swansea Bay University Health Board Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer Services
The closing date is 09 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and compassionate team at Singleton Hospital, which hosts the South West Wales Cancer Centre. Our leading Cancer Centre specialises in providing comprehensive, patient-centred inpatient and outpatient Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), radiotherapy services, and autologous stem cell transplant as part of the South Wales Blood and Marrow Transplant Programme.
Successful candidates will be appointed to an Advanced Pharmacist - Band 8a.
Main duties of the job
Our Pharmacy Cancer Team are well integrated into the multidisciplinary team and operate a wide range of non-medical prescriber clinics and organisation of homecare services. As a Specialist Cancer Services Pharmacist, this role will be pivotal to the provision and development of an advanced pharmaceutical care service for haematology and oncology patients.
This is an ideal role for a pharmacist wanting experience of providing care to cancer patients and who is keen to step up in a supportive, innovative working environment. Specific cancer experience is desirable but not essential.
Your experience will be gained working in a patient focussed environment using your knowledge and skills to improve patient care and promote optimal outcomes from medicines, including experience of undertaking research and/or audit.
In addition, the role will require the ongoing completion of core directorate activities such as reporting and analysis of medicines expenditure, clinical governance and risk management.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Details
Date posted
12 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£58,379 to £65,723 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
130-PST018-0526-A
Job locations
Pharmacy Department, Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Post Graduate MSc/ Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience.
- Member of the GPhC.
- Independent Prescriber (or complete within agreed timeframe upon employment).
Experience
Essential
- Experience as clinical pharmacist in specialist area.
- Experience of contributing into the pharmaceutical care in specialist area.
- Ability to work in a highly specialist area.
Desirable
- Proven track record of competence. Evidence of clinical audit, practise research, implementation of procedures, protocols.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Innovative and well organised.
- Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to concentrate when frequently under pressure and subject to interruptions.
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Post Graduate MSc/ Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience.
- Member of the GPhC.
- Independent Prescriber (or complete within agreed timeframe upon employment).
Experience
Essential
- Experience as clinical pharmacist in specialist area.
- Experience of contributing into the pharmaceutical care in specialist area.
- Ability to work in a highly specialist area.
Desirable
- Proven track record of competence. Evidence of clinical audit, practise research, implementation of procedures, protocols.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Innovative and well organised.
- Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to concentrate when frequently under pressure and subject to interruptions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Pharmacy Department, Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Pharmacy Department, Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Pharmacist for Oncology Patient Services
Eleanor Lau
01792285443
Details
Date posted
12 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£58,379 to £65,723 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
130-PST018-0526-A
Job locations
Pharmacy Department, Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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