Oncology Pharmacist
6 days ago
Leicester
Oncology Pharmacist | Spire Leicester Hospital | Oadby, Leicester | Full Time\n\nSpire Leicester Hospital is seeking an experienced Oncology Pharmacist to lead and develop our specialist oncology pharmacy service. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with consultants and clinical teams to ensure the safe, effective, and innovative use of medicines across the cancer pathway.\n\nIf you're looking for a position that combines clinical leadership, autonomy, and service development, this is an opportunity to make a real difference.\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nAt Spire Leicester, you'll be part of a well-established private hospital known for delivering high-quality, patient-focused care across the East Midlands and beyond. We invest in our people, services, and technology-giving you the platform to lead, influence, and grow.\n\nYour Role:\n\nAs our Oncology Pharmacist, you will:\n\nLead and deliver a specialist oncology pharmacy service across the hospital\nProvide expert clinical advice to consultants, clinicians, and patients\nEnsure the safe, compliant, and cost-effective use of medicines\nSupport and influence evidence-based clinical decision making\nOversee and optimise chemotherapy services and medication processes\nWork collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes\nDrive service development, innovation, and quality improvement initiatives\nContribute to the commercial and strategic growth of oncology servicesWhat You'll Be Accountable For:\n\nDelivering and evaluating high-quality pharmaceutical care for complex patients\nMonitoring and optimising the use, movement, and management of medicines\nLeading on governance, safety, and regulatory compliance\nManaging resources, including stock control and budget oversight\nSupporting and developing colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practice\nUsing data and insight to improve services and patient outcomesWho We're Looking For:\n\nYou'll be a confident, credible pharmacist with strong clinical and leadership capability:\n\nRegistered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)\nPostgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in clinical pharmacy, ideally with an oncology focus\nProven experience delivering oncology pharmacy services\nStrong understanding of chemotherapy and cancer treatment pathways\nExperience working collaboratively with consultants and MDTs\nAbility to challenge and influence clinical practice using evidence-based approaches\nPrevious leadership or supervisory experience\nCommercial awareness, with an interest in service developmentExperience within the independent sector is beneficial, but not essential.\n\nBenefits:\n\nWe offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:\n\n35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays\nEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options\n'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers\nFree Bupa wellness screening\nPrivate medical insurance\nLife assuranceOur Values:\n\nWe are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:\n\nDriving clinical excellence\nDoing the right thing\nCaring is our passion.\nKeeping it simple\nDelivering on our promises\nSucceeding and celebrating togetherWe commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.\n\nSpire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. \n\nSpire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.\n\nClosing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.\n\nFor us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people