Job summary
We're seeking a pharmacist to join our Cancer Services Pharmacy Team. It's an excellent chance to explore what cancer pharmacy is all about and gain valuable experience in this specialist field. We welcome applications from Band 7 pharmacists who are looking to build or further their careers in cancer services. Alternatively, if you are a band 6 with a minimum of 6 months hospital experience, working towards a post graduate certificate all you will need is a keen interest in oncology. In this situation we can provide the opportunity for a 6 to 7 progression post based on a the UHSussex Band 6-7 Clinical Rotational Progression Programme. Oncology experience is desirable but not essential. All the necessary training will be provided as you rotate through adult and paediatric oncology and technical services.

Main duties of the job
Within each rotation, you will be presented with an exciting and unique opportunity to work with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, with the ability to make a significant contribution to medicines management for patients within the oncology service as well as play an integral role in the governance frameworks for the unit ranging from procedure and guideline writing to authoring of chemotherapy prescriptions on the Chemocare prescribing system. We have the infrastructure and support for applicants to continue with the Joint Programme Board Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice and you will be provided with an educational supervisor to complete this post graduate qualification. The post holder will also manage a band 6 pharmacist providing the opportunity to build on managerial skills.

About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Details
Date posted: 01 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year, Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number: 279-8090869-JUN26
Job locations: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

• After an initial induction period, the post holder will undertake 6-9 month rotations in the following areas: adult oncology/haematology, aseptics and paediatric oncology.
• The postholder will be expected to help facilitate and co-ordinate the delivery of direct patient care to paediatric and adult oncology patients in the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital (RACH) and the Royal Sussex County Hospital, respectively; as well as provide support to the Lead Pharmacist for the delivery, development, evaluation and co-ordination of clinical pharmacy services to other patients of the Division in line with the objectives of the speciality.
• The postholder will contribute to all aspects of clinical governance including clinical risk, clinical audit and education and teaching.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments cannot be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

Person Specification
Qualification and skills
Essential

• Registered Pharmacist
• Has experience of taking professional lead within the hospital dispensary for the clinical advice and the supply of medication for in-patients, out-patients and patients participating in clinical trials
• Has experience and knowledge of the processes and pathways in ensuring good manufacturing practise (GMP)
• Experience in providing a clinical pharmacy service within an acute hospital setting, with experience providing a clinical pharmacy service within a paediatric and / or oncology setting
• MPharm/equivalent pharmacy degree

Desirable

• Have or working towards post-graduate certificate/diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• Experience in providing a clinical pharmacy service within a paediatric setting
• Experience providing a clinical pharmacy service within an oncology setting
• Has experience and knowledge of the good manufacturing practice (GMP processes
• Member of the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacist Group (NPPG)
• Membership of paediatric Oncology Pharmacist Group (POP)
• Membership of British Oncology Pharmacist Association (BOPA)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.