Job summary
Do you have a passion for Cancer services? Would you be interested in working alongside the Haematology and Oncology teams as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and dynamic Band 8a Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Department at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will join an experienced team of specialist cancer and preparative services pharmacy staff who provide a comprehensive service to haematology and oncology patients across the Trust. The ideal candidate needs to have knowledge and experience of clinical pharmacy service provision within the specialities of Haematology and Oncology and experience in the provision of Aseptic Services.

Main duties of the job
You will support the Principal Pharmacist - Cancer Services and the Principal Pharmacist - Aseptic Services & QA, to deliver a specialist Pharmacy Service to patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatments.

You will be responsible for leading and developing the clinical pharmacy service for patients requiring systemic anticancer therapies within the Haematology and Oncology Division.

You will have the opportunity to work as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber to support the provision of systemic anticancer treatments to Haematology and Oncology patients.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details
Date posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 253-0826-8186218
Job locations: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential

• MPharm or equivalent academic qualification
• Current membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e. Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Desirable

• Advanced training in preparative services including work in an aseptic unit, use of isolators and quality assurance.
• Pharmacist Independent Non-medical prescriber (or willing to work towards completion)

Knowledge and Training
Essential

• Clinical Oncology and Haematology knowledge

Experience
Essential

• Extensive hospital (secondary care) experience
• Experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy services to oncology and haematology patients
• Experience providing clinical pharmacy services to critically ill patients requiring parenteral nutrition
• Experience in prescription verification, in process checks and final check/release of chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products.

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: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Principal Pharmacist Cancer Services
Georgia Moseley- Malesi
georgia.moseley-malesi@nhs.net
01384244031

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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).