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Specialist Pharmacist Haematology

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol, BS10 5NB £49,387 – £56,515 a year Fixed-Term Posted 27 August 2026 Apply by 10 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol

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Role description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for a 2 year fixed term position in the role of a Specialist Pharmacist Haematology in Pharmacy Technical Services, Southmead Hospital Operating Unit, Bristol Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and forward-thinking individual to join our team. The department provides a friendly, stimulating and rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical and technical expertise. Pharmacists are valued members of the multidisciplinary team, playing a key role in delivering a high-quality service for our patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day provision of clinical pharmacy services to the haematology directorate. This will involve working closely with the haematology team providing specialist advice and ensuring safe and timely supply of medications to inpatients, outpatients, and the chemotherapy day unit. The specialist haematology pharmacists are key members of the multidisciplinary team, attending weekly MDT meetings as well as contributing towards teaching, guideline development and clinical audit.

The post is based within our Pharmacy Technical Services team, providing support to the aseptic unit and acting as an 'Authorised Pharmacist' to ensure safe and efficient service delivery. The post holder will be an integral member of the Technical Services team, supporting with the implementation of the action plan from the Assurance of Aseptic Preparation of Medicines audit to continuously develop the service and maintain the unit's low risk rating. Innovation and transformation are at the forefront of our service, offering an exciting opportunity to the successful candidate to be involved in innovative work streams and project work.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within Technical Services. You must have completed (or be undertaking) the clinical diploma and be committed to continuing professional development. Previous experience working within haematology or oncology would be an advantage but is not essential.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-CCS9532-MJA

Job locations

Pharmacy Department

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Summary of responsibilities:

  • To be a pharmacy clinical specialist in haematology. To provide support to the haematology service and pharmacy Technical Services.
  • To support the clinical pharmacy team in the management and development of specialist clinical services related to haematology in accordance with local and national directives, guidelines and medicines legislation.
  • To work closely with clinical specialists and pharmacy staff for the provision of an efficient, co-ordinated and robust pharmaceutical service for clinical haematology. To meet expectation and demands, reduce risks and improve patient safety.
  • To participate in the provision of training, mentoring and supervision of pharmacy staff within clinical haematology and Technical Services, in accordance with established policies, procedures and individual requirements.
  • To act as an Authorised Pharmacist, as delegated by the Accountable Pharmacist in accordance with Section 10 exemption of the Medicines Act 1968.
  • To provide support to ensure that the Technical Services facilities is compliant with all aspects of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and all other relevant quality standards.
  • To assist with the build and maintenance of the electronic chemotherapy prescribing system (ChemoCare).
  • To be part of the clinical pharmacy service, to inpatient wards and dispensary. To participate in late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

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

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in pharmacy
  • Registration as a practising pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate or equivalent

Desirable

  • Relevant postgraduate qualification completed (e.g. Clinical Pharmacy Diploma/MSc)

Work Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of working as a UK hospital pharmacist (Band 6 or above)
  • Experience of working within Technical Services and an aseptic compounding cleanroom facility subject to GMP compliance and related regulatory quality standards Experience of audit and quality systems
  • Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of audit and quality systems

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a relevant clinical speciality (e.g. haematology or oncology)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of GMP
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with pharmacy staff, hospital staff and patients/carers
  • Standard IT competencies in Word, PowerPoint and Excel or equivalent programs
  • Training and supervisory skills
  • Ability to problem solve at a level appropriate to the post

Desirable

  • Ability to review, process and present complex information in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential

  • Self-motivated individual with an organised and logical approach to work
  • Ability to be adaptable and to work flexibly under pressure to prioritise and achieve deadlines
  • Able to work during the normal working week, scheduled extended hours and rota cover, weekends and Bank Holidays
  • Able to work as part of a busy team, and also on own initiative without direct supervision
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills

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.

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.

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/

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