Job summary
The Cancer Services Pharmacist is a senior clinical role within the Trust's pharmacy service, based at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will provide advanced specialist input to oncology and surgical pharmacy services, with a strong focus on cancer care pathways, including chemotherapy, systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) and supportive care.

Building on specialist oncology pharmacy practice, the post holder will support the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based medicines management across inpatient and outpatient settings. This includes advanced clinical decision-making, prescribing support and optimisation of complex treatment regimens, with the opportunity to undertake and utilise independent prescribing within scope of practice. The role also contributes to the development of treatment protocols and electronic prescribing systems.

This post is offered at 20.5 hours per week. This role is offered as fixed-term maternity leave cover, anticipated to commence in October 2026.

We are committed to an inclusive pharmacy workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, creating a compassionate and respectful environment where all staff feel valued and supported.

Working closely with consultants, cancer nurses and multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will support high-quality, patient-centred oncology care, contributing to governance, education, research and medicines optimisation, supporting service delivery within the division.

Main duties of the job
The Pharmacist will support the delivery of clinical pharmacy and medicines management services to oncology and haematology patients. The post holder will contribute to safe and effective use of medicines across cancer pathways, including clinical screening and verification of chemotherapy, prescribing support, and implementation of evidence-based and national guidance at a local level.

Working as a specialist oncology pharmacist, the post holder will provide direct patient care through participation in consultant ward rounds, oncology clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings. Responsibilities include clinical assessment of prescriptions against treatment protocols, validation of systemic anti-cancer therapies and supporting the development and maintenance of chemotherapy regimens, policies and electronic prescribing systems.

The post holder will contribute to the education and training of pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, and support the development of non-medical prescribing within the service, while maintaining high standards of professional practice.

Governance responsibilities include participation in audit, research and drug utilisation review programmes, as well as contributing to pharmacy involvement in oncology clinical trials, risk management and incident reporting processes.

About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy and Registration with GPhC
• Post graduate dipolma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Evidence of specialist oncology training

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification

Values
Essential

• A commitment to quality and safety
• Experience of delivering oncology services

Creating the best outcomes together
Essential

• Evidence of effective team work and collaboration

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).