NHS
Specialist Pharmacist – Aseptics Services
The closing date is 05 January 2026
The Pharmacy Department has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, highly motivated Pharmacist to join the team. As a key member of the Oncology and Aseptic teams you will work directly alongside Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Non-Medical Prescribers, Pharmacy staff and with the wider Healthcare team.
The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering clinical Pharmacy Services to a range of specialties. You will be committed to the provision of highly specialist professional, clinical and scientific information and advice to Multidisciplinary Healthcare staff, patients and carers by using excellent communication and mentoring skills. The role requires strong prioritisation and time management skills to enable you to work efficiently and effectively as part of the wider healthcare team. You will have the highest level of commitment to patient safety and be dedicated to delivering outstanding medicines management.
The Oncology and Aseptic Pharmacy team comprises Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers. You will be a highly valued member of this team and the wider Pharmacy team as well as the Trust Oncology Multidisciplinary team. In addition you will be a role model and mentor for Foundation Pharmacists.
Training and development opportunities are fully supported to enable all staff to achieve their potential. The post includes a weekly late duty and participation in the on‑call, weekend and bank holiday rota.
Main duties of the job Key responsibilities include:
To work as an authorised pharmacist responsible for the supervision of aseptic processes and product approval.
Supporting the clinical Pharmacy service to the specialist oncology support ward areas.
To act as an Authorised Pharmacist.
To actively assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, quality systems, internal audits and improvements within the Aseptic unit.
To tutor Pre-Registration Pharmacy graduates and undertake multidisciplinary teaching and supervision of less experienced Pharmacists, Technicians and students.
To work within the clinical pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe and clinically effective use of medicines for oncology and haematology patients on the inpatient ward and outpatient chemotherapy unit.
To work closely with the Quality Management System to make improvements to the aseptic service, including completing and implementing audits, change controls, RCAs, reviewing and writing SOPs and trust guidelines.
To participate in inpatient and outpatient dispensing services.
To participate in the pharmacy on‑call, weekend and bank holiday services.
You will be a non‑medical independent prescriber or working towards this qualification.
We regret that we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates under 18 years old. If you are 17 years 9 months, you can apply but please be aware we will not be able to start your role until you are 18.
About us At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Job responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training
Completion of a Master’s degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council GB or Northern Ireland (GPhC)
Demonstrable evidence of competence at foundation level practice including medicine and surgery
Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalent competence as demonstrated within a practice portfolio
Demonstrable evidence of competence at foundation level practice in a further clinical area
Good Clinical Practice Certificate – clinical trials
Current Basic Life Support training
A minimum of two years post‑registration experience in pharmacy
Qualified as an independent non‑medical prescriber
Identifies areas where non‑doctor prescribing may be applicable to specialist practice
Demonstrates a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice
Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills
Experience in clinical trials and GCP
Understanding of Trust and pharmacy priorities
Experience in delivering education and training within pharmacy
Experience of electronic prescribing and medicines administration
Demonstrates awareness of research evidence in clinical practice
Maintains a portfolio of practice
Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy setting
Experience of working as authorised pharmacist in aseptics services
Implements the findings of pharmacy practice research
Demonstrates awareness of how research evidence is produced and distributed
Initiates own training needs and identifies training opportunities
Skills & Abilities
Able to utilise a variety of pharmacy computer systems
Demonstrates ability to meet service targets
Reports on data regarding service provision
Adheres to legal standards and demonstrates knowledge of medicines legislation
Able to organise own workload
Ability to evaluate quality of own work
Demonstrates initiative
Able to work without direct supervision
Able to identify and prioritise clinical workload for team
Identifies appropriate therapeutic options
Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice
Ability to communicate verbally or written with patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical and other multidisciplinary staff
Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex information effectively
Maintains standards of patient care
Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to clinical governance principles
Demonstrable participation in clinical audit
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Displays honesty and integrity, is aware of ethical dilemmas related to medicines use and respects confidentiality
Demonstrates good timekeeping
Able to participate in the out of hours on‑call service
Able to work flexibly on rostered weekday late duties, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
Experience with electronic prescribing and medicines administration
Experience in coordinating the day‑to‑day practice activities of others
Identifies appropriate measures of service
Ability to utilitise presentation, spreadsheet and database software packages to support the clinical pharmacy team
Ability to work autonomously
Demonstrates ability to identify and manage risks
Ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options
Enhances standards of patient care and implements audit outcomes
Demonstrates ability to achieve desired outcomes in the face of unavoidable work pressures
Knowledge & Experience
Demonstrates awareness of patient safety concerns
Experience in supporting financial monitoring and formulary management for medicines optimisation
Experience of providing clinical pharmacy services
Demonstrates awareness of good distribution practice
Demonstrates Foundation clinical knowledge and skills
Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice
Experience of clinical reasoning and judgement in practice
Experience in delivering educational material to junior colleagues
Experience in mentoring and coaching
Experience in clinical audit and implementation of outcomes
Participates in pharmacy practice research and implements relevant findings
Identifies own training needs
Maintains a portfolio of practice
Works in a hospital pharmacy setting
Works as authorised pharmacist in aseptics services
Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills
Experience in clinical trials and GCP
Understanding of Trust and pharmacy priorities
Has experience of electronic prescribing and medicines administration
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.
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer Annum (plus on call enhancements)
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The Pharmacy Department has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, highly motivated Pharmacist to join the team. As a key member of the Oncology and Aseptic teams you will work directly alongside Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Non-Medical Prescribers, Pharmacy staff and with the wider Healthcare team.
The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering clinical Pharmacy Services to a range of specialties. You will be committed to the provision of highly specialist professional, clinical and scientific information and advice to Multidisciplinary Healthcare staff, patients and carers by using excellent communication and mentoring skills. The role requires strong prioritisation and time management skills to enable you to work efficiently and effectively as part of the wider healthcare team. You will have the highest level of commitment to patient safety and be dedicated to delivering outstanding medicines management.
The Oncology and Aseptic Pharmacy team comprises Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers. You will be a highly valued member of this team and the wider Pharmacy team as well as the Trust Oncology Multidisciplinary team. In addition you will be a role model and mentor for Foundation Pharmacists.
Training and development opportunities are fully supported to enable all staff to achieve their potential. The post includes a weekly late duty and participation in the on‑call, weekend and bank holiday rota.
Main duties of the job Key responsibilities include:
To work as an authorised pharmacist responsible for the supervision of aseptic processes and product approval.
Supporting the clinical Pharmacy service to the specialist oncology support ward areas.
To act as an Authorised Pharmacist.
To actively assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, quality systems, internal audits and improvements within the Aseptic unit.
To tutor Pre-Registration Pharmacy graduates and undertake multidisciplinary teaching and supervision of less experienced Pharmacists, Technicians and students.
To work within the clinical pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe and clinically effective use of medicines for oncology and haematology patients on the inpatient ward and outpatient chemotherapy unit.
To work closely with the Quality Management System to make improvements to the aseptic service, including completing and implementing audits, change controls, RCAs, reviewing and writing SOPs and trust guidelines.
To participate in inpatient and outpatient dispensing services.
To participate in the pharmacy on‑call, weekend and bank holiday services.
You will be a non‑medical independent prescriber or working towards this qualification.
We regret that we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates under 18 years old. If you are 17 years 9 months, you can apply but please be aware we will not be able to start your role until you are 18.
About us At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Job responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training
Completion of a Master’s degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council GB or Northern Ireland (GPhC)
Demonstrable evidence of competence at foundation level practice including medicine and surgery
Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalent competence as demonstrated within a practice portfolio
Demonstrable evidence of competence at foundation level practice in a further clinical area
Good Clinical Practice Certificate – clinical trials
Current Basic Life Support training
A minimum of two years post‑registration experience in pharmacy
Qualified as an independent non‑medical prescriber
Identifies areas where non‑doctor prescribing may be applicable to specialist practice
Demonstrates a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice
Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills
Experience in clinical trials and GCP
Understanding of Trust and pharmacy priorities
Experience in delivering education and training within pharmacy
Experience of electronic prescribing and medicines administration
Demonstrates awareness of research evidence in clinical practice
Maintains a portfolio of practice
Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy setting
Experience of working as authorised pharmacist in aseptics services
Implements the findings of pharmacy practice research
Demonstrates awareness of how research evidence is produced and distributed
Initiates own training needs and identifies training opportunities
Skills & Abilities
Able to utilise a variety of pharmacy computer systems
Demonstrates ability to meet service targets
Reports on data regarding service provision
Adheres to legal standards and demonstrates knowledge of medicines legislation
Able to organise own workload
Ability to evaluate quality of own work
Demonstrates initiative
Able to work without direct supervision
Able to identify and prioritise clinical workload for team
Identifies appropriate therapeutic options
Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice
Ability to communicate verbally or written with patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical and other multidisciplinary staff
Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex information effectively
Maintains standards of patient care
Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to clinical governance principles
Demonstrable participation in clinical audit
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Displays honesty and integrity, is aware of ethical dilemmas related to medicines use and respects confidentiality
Demonstrates good timekeeping
Able to participate in the out of hours on‑call service
Able to work flexibly on rostered weekday late duties, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
Experience with electronic prescribing and medicines administration
Experience in coordinating the day‑to‑day practice activities of others
Identifies appropriate measures of service
Ability to utilitise presentation, spreadsheet and database software packages to support the clinical pharmacy team
Ability to work autonomously
Demonstrates ability to identify and manage risks
Ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options
Enhances standards of patient care and implements audit outcomes
Demonstrates ability to achieve desired outcomes in the face of unavoidable work pressures
Knowledge & Experience
Demonstrates awareness of patient safety concerns
Experience in supporting financial monitoring and formulary management for medicines optimisation
Experience of providing clinical pharmacy services
Demonstrates awareness of good distribution practice
Demonstrates Foundation clinical knowledge and skills
Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice
Experience of clinical reasoning and judgement in practice
Experience in delivering educational material to junior colleagues
Experience in mentoring and coaching
Experience in clinical audit and implementation of outcomes
Participates in pharmacy practice research and implements relevant findings
Identifies own training needs
Maintains a portfolio of practice
Works in a hospital pharmacy setting
Works as authorised pharmacist in aseptics services
Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills
Experience in clinical trials and GCP
Understanding of Trust and pharmacy priorities
Has experience of electronic prescribing and medicines administration
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.
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer Annum (plus on call enhancements)
#J-18808-Ljbffr