NHS
Pharmacy Clinical Lead – Cancer Services
The closing date is 26 October 2025
We have an opportunity to join the Pharmacy team at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust as Pharmacy Clinical Lead - Cancer Services.
As a direct report to the Associate Director of Pharmacy - Cancer Services you will be a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team. This pivotal role will lead on both day to day and strategic delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective cancer pharmacy services across the Trust.
Our workforce and a culture of inclusivity are key to delivery of our ambitions, therefore evidence of compassionate leadership, experience in service redesign and reflection on practice are essential to this role. We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communication skills, a patient-centred attitude, and who will encourage a culture of inclusivity and innovation.
We strongly encourage applications from colleagues from protected and minority backgrounds and are happy to consider applications for part time or flexible working.
Main duties of the job
Service management responsibility for delivery of clinical Cancer services
Ensure best value use of medicines in Oncology & Haematology and implement cost improvement programmes to deliver efficiencies and savings
Provide expert clinical input into cancer treatment pathways.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
Support governance, education, and innovation in cancer medicines use.
About us At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification Qualifications
Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) registration
Demonstrable evidence of reflection on practice and Continuing Professional Development
Senior Leadership accreditation (NHS Leadership Academy or equivalent)
Member of British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA)
Formal management Training
Knowledge and experience
Pharmacy Onc/Haem leadership experience at 8a grade level or above (or equivalent) in a provider setting
Operational and staff management plus senior/middle management training
Experience of service redesign and use of tools and techniques for assessing the impact of change
Knowledge of operational and legal requirements or standards for Pharmacy and medicines
Demonstrable track record of action to improve or promote equality, diversity and inclusion and cultural competency in healthcare
Experience of involving patients and/or customers in service developments.
Experience of governance and risk management
Leadership
Experience of managing and actively participating in programmes of continuous improvement and change management in complex environments
Ability to influence others, motivate staff and manage change
Ability to initiate and direct research
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.
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum, pro rata
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We have an opportunity to join the Pharmacy team at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust as Pharmacy Clinical Lead - Cancer Services.
As a direct report to the Associate Director of Pharmacy - Cancer Services you will be a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team. This pivotal role will lead on both day to day and strategic delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective cancer pharmacy services across the Trust.
Our workforce and a culture of inclusivity are key to delivery of our ambitions, therefore evidence of compassionate leadership, experience in service redesign and reflection on practice are essential to this role. We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communication skills, a patient-centred attitude, and who will encourage a culture of inclusivity and innovation.
We strongly encourage applications from colleagues from protected and minority backgrounds and are happy to consider applications for part time or flexible working.
Main duties of the job
Service management responsibility for delivery of clinical Cancer services
Ensure best value use of medicines in Oncology & Haematology and implement cost improvement programmes to deliver efficiencies and savings
Provide expert clinical input into cancer treatment pathways.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
Support governance, education, and innovation in cancer medicines use.
About us At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification Qualifications
Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) registration
Demonstrable evidence of reflection on practice and Continuing Professional Development
Senior Leadership accreditation (NHS Leadership Academy or equivalent)
Member of British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA)
Formal management Training
Knowledge and experience
Pharmacy Onc/Haem leadership experience at 8a grade level or above (or equivalent) in a provider setting
Operational and staff management plus senior/middle management training
Experience of service redesign and use of tools and techniques for assessing the impact of change
Knowledge of operational and legal requirements or standards for Pharmacy and medicines
Demonstrable track record of action to improve or promote equality, diversity and inclusion and cultural competency in healthcare
Experience of involving patients and/or customers in service developments.
Experience of governance and risk management
Leadership
Experience of managing and actively participating in programmes of continuous improvement and change management in complex environments
Ability to influence others, motivate staff and manage change
Ability to initiate and direct research
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.
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum, pro rata
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