Principal Pharmacist – Cancer Services (Haematology / Oncology)

Main area Pharmacy Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On calls, weekends, late shifts as applicable) Job ref 271-CCS-7340645NHEmployer Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustSite Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustTown LondonSalary £72,921 - £83,362 Inclusive per annumSalary period YearlyClosing 06/10/2025 23:59Band 8b

Job overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Pharmacist to lead, develop, and expand our Paediatric Cancer Services, ensuring the delivery of outstanding care to children with Cancer both locally and internationally. As a solely tertiary paediatric hospital in the heart of London, we treat patients from all across the city and beyond, offering cutting-edge treatments for rare and complex Cancers.Our hospital is a primary treatment centre and collaborates with over 20 paediatric oncology shared care centres. We also host a large Bone Marrow Transplant Service and are a designated CAR-T Centre. Our Paediatric Cancer Clinical Trials Team supports an extensive portfolio of advanced trials, ranging from new agents to ATIMP CTs.In line with our commitment to innovation and research, GOSH is in the process of building a new Children’s Cancer Centre, an exciting development that will further enhance our Cancer Care and Pharmacy Services. This is an incredibly rewarding role, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of Paediatric Oncology Pharmacy at one of the most respected hospitals in the world. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Cancer and advancing Pharmacy services, this is the ideal role for you.We encourage all interested applicants to arrange a visit to the hospital and meet with our team before applying.Main duties of the job

Leadership and Service Development: Take the lead in shaping and expanding our Paediatric Cancer Pharmacy Service, playing a pivotal role in the development of the new Children’s Cancer Centre. You will oversee the management, growth, and quality of our services, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of pharmaceutical care.Clinical Expertise: Deliver expert paediatric cancer and transplant pharmacy services, with a focus on safe prescribing, monitoring of SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies), and novel therapies management.Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide patient-centred care, influencing treatment decisions and offering your specialist knowledge in oncology therapeutics.Education and Training: Lead the training and development of pharmacy staff, ensuring clinical and operational excellence across the team. Be accountable for a large clinical service, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and learning.Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant governance, DTC (Drug Therapy Committee), and regulatory requirements for cancer therapies, fostering safe, effective, and evidence-based practices.We are looking for someone who:

Has significant experience in paediatric cancer/BMT, pharmacy leadership, and clinical service development.Demonstrates a strong track record in oncology or transplant pharmacy, with expertise in high-cost and novel drug management and SACT.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Our Always valuesProfessional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)MPharm or equivalent or BPharm/BSc Hons for those qualified before 2002Evidence portfolio to demonstrate mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practiceClinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalentSACT accredited (BOPA or equivalent)MSc in Oncology or similarExperience/Knowledge

Substantial previous experience of working in a clinical pharmacy role within the area’s of Cancer Services (Haematology/Oncology).Knowledge of SACT protocols/ regimensExperience of managing staff and leading projectsExperience of developing standards and key performance indicatorsExperience of managing change and leading service developmentExperience of writing / implementing clinical guidelines and government directivesExperience of delivering education and trainingExperience of high cost drug funding streams including IFR’sTo have knowledge of NHS, Local, Regional and National StandardsTraining or coaching /Mentoring skills and Staff appraisalExperience of screening SACT and use of e -px systems for SACTExperience of EPIC and/Or BEACON prescribing systemExpert advanced clinical knowledge in paediatric haematology / oncologySkills/Abilities

Ability to communicate with all staff and Patients at all levelsAbility to justify any advice given with supporting literature - evidence, should this be challenged.Good negotiation skills and the ability to influence senior pharmacy, medical staff and the multidisciplinary teamAttention to detail and accuracyAble to prioritise and meet deadlinesInnovation – planned and implemented a new service or method of working.Good communication and time management skillsGood interpersonal skillsAbility to undertake audits/Practice ResearchProfessional accountability skillsManagement, training and supervision of StaffDemonstrates innovation and strategic thinkingAbility to motivate and act as a role modelAbility to identify and implement best practiceAbility to identify and manage riskAdvanced level pharmaceutical care skillsAbility to undertake own researchDisclaimer

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Name Sat Mahal Job title Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Services Email address satvinder.mahal@gosh.nhs.uk Telephone number 02074059200Additional information: Ex 8608Or Bhumik Patel -Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services - Paediatric Palliative Care via e-mail: ..... full job details .....