Job overview

We are looking for a proactive and highly motivated, registered pharmacist to join our Cancer Services Pharmacy Team operating across the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital. This is a full time role for 1 WTE (plus on call commitment). This is a new post working in a team within a very busy Cancer Services department. 

The Cancer Services Pharmacy team provides an expert support service to the clinical teams. Reporting to the Pharmacist Team Lead for Cancer Services you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team covering medicines management and chemotherapy outsourcing. Previous experience of oncology and haematology is not essential as training and support will be given although a sound working knowledge of aseptics will be a definite advantage. This is a great opportunity for you to play a key role in developing a growing function at SATH. There is plenty of scope for you to develop your expertise and management skills in this post. You should be able to clearly demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively, work proactively under pressure and prioritise your own workload to meet challenging deadlines.

You must be a UK Registered Pharmacist to apply for this post. Applicants without this essential requirement should not apply and will not be shortlisted for interview.

If you would like more information, or for an informal visit, please contact Renee Poulsom on 01743 261000 ext 3648, or email renee.poulsom@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

 Carry out duties in Clinical Pharmacy Services at ward and department level. Work closely with consultants and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines with a specific focus on Cancer Services. 
Provide highly specialist professional and clinical information and advice to the multidisciplinary healthcare staff, patients and carers regarding medicine policies and procedures

Working for our organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)

Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.