Mid Grade Pharmacist Cancer Services
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Mid Grade Pharmacist Cancer Services
The closing date is 17 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the mid-grade pharmacist team within cancer services at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. This post is part of our mid-grade pharmacists' programme, which includes support to develop a specialist clinical role as well as core senior pharmacist skills including prescribing, education, quality improvement and leadership.
Together the cancer services pharmacy team provides a clinical service to the acute oncology ward (covering both oncology and haematology patients), systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) prescription verification, support to aseptic services and clinical trials and general advice on SACT related queries.
As part of the Cancer Services team, you will work closely with consultants and other members of the multidisciplinary team providing pharmaceutical expertise and supporting non-medical prescribing to ensure the safety of patients.
You will be responsible for helping to mentor both foundation pharmacists and trainee pharmacists and will be given opportunities to gain experience in all levels of clinical service, education and training, leadership and the operational co-ordination of a team.
Main duties of the job
o To participate in the provision of clinical services within cancer services and core pharmacy services as part of a structured programme working under the guidance of senior colleagues but accountable for own professional actions.
o To provide pharmaceutical care to patients in cancer services.
o To clinical verify prescriptions for systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), including clinical trials, according to relevant competencies.
o Responsible for ensuring that legal and statutory requirements in relation to medicines are met and for ensuring the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients meets national and local standards.
o To assist the lead/senior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the effective delivery of aseptic services.
o To participate in investigation of medication-related incidents and implementation of related learning or change in practise.
o Act as an independent prescriber within an agreed area of competence or undertake an independent prescribing course in an area agreed with senior pharmacy staff and utilise these skills once obtained.
o Carry out duties in the dispensary (as part of weekend, on-call and late duty commitment) to ensure that medicines are provided in a safe and timely fashion for patients.
o To participate in relevant education, post graduate qualification, in house training, competence assessment and development to ensure effective and safe delivery of pharmacy services.
About us
The TSDFT clinical pharmacy culture is team based, patient focussed, innovative and supportive. Continuing professional development is expected from all team members and the support for the training and development of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians through a well-established foundation programme is a key component of the team's work. The team is well integrated with the multidisciplinary teams across the Trust and all team members are expected to represent the pharmacy department and their profession in a visible, approachable and competent manner, demonstrating flexibility, positivity and problem-solving ability as appropriate to their role and competency.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-8173760-PC&S-A
Job locations
Pharmacy Dept
Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the mid-grade pharmacist team within cancer services at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. This post is part of our mid-grade pharmacists programme, which includes support to develop a specialist clinical role as well as core senior pharmacist skills including prescribing, education, quality improvement and leadership.
- Together the cancer services pharmacy team provides a clinical service to the acute oncology ward (covering both oncology and haematology patients), systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) prescription verification, support to aseptic services and clinical trials and general advice on SACT related queries.
- As part of the Cancer Services team, you will work closely with consultants and other members of the multidisciplinary team providing pharmaceutical expertise and supporting non-medical prescribing to ensure the safety of patients.
- You will be responsible for helping to mentor both foundation pharmacists and trainee pharmacists and will be given opportunities to gain experience in all levels of clinical service, education and training, leadership and the operational co-ordination of a team.
Job responsibilities
- An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the mid-grade pharmacist team within cancer services at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. This post is part of our mid-grade pharmacists programme, which includes support to develop a specialist clinical role as well as core senior pharmacist skills including prescribing, education, quality improvement and leadership.
- Together the cancer services pharmacy team provides a clinical service to the acute oncology ward (covering both oncology and haematology patients), systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) prescription verification, support to aseptic services and clinical trials and general advice on SACT related queries.
- As part of the Cancer Services team, you will work closely with consultants and other members of the multidisciplinary team providing pharmaceutical expertise and supporting non-medical prescribing to ensure the safety of patients.
- You will be responsible for helping to mentor both foundation pharmacists and trainee pharmacists and will be given opportunities to gain experience in all levels of clinical service, education and training, leadership and the operational co-ordination of a team.
Person Specification
experince and skills
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy
- GPhC registered
- Independent prescriber or willing to undertake training
- Developed clinical pharmacy skills in hospital
Desirable
- Experience of working in cancer services
experince and skills
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy
- GPhC registered
- Independent prescriber or willing to undertake training
- Developed clinical pharmacy skills in hospital
Desirable
- Experience of working in cancer services
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
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pharmacy Dept
Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pharmacy Dept
Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services
Andrew Mullinger
01803656759
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-8173760-PC&S-A
Job locations
Pharmacy Dept
Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
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