Locum Oncology Pharmacist - Oxford

• Job Title: Oncology / Chemotherapy Pharmacist
• Banding: Band 7
• Location: Oxford

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 3 Months with option to extend
• Hourly Rate: £30-31
• Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 7 Oncology / Chemotherapy Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist pharmacist with oncology experience to play a key role in supporting cancer services, clinical trials, and patient-centred care within a leading NHS trust.

The successful candidate will provide expert clinical pharmacy input across oncology services, ensuring the safe and effective use of chemotherapy and cancer-related medicines while working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Clinically screen chemotherapy prescriptions to ensure safe, appropriate, and effective treatment

Support the pharmacy setup and management of cancer clinical trials

Provide clinical pharmacy cover to oncology and other ward areas as required

Monitor and optimise the use of medicines within designated clinical areas

Record, investigate, and contribute to learning from clinical incidents and near misses

Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, clinical meetings, outpatient clinics, and audits

Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to healthcare professionals and patients

Support medicines optimisation and clinical governance initiatives across cancer services

Qualifications and Experience

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Experience working within oncology and chemotherapy pharmacy services

Proven experience clinically screening chemotherapy prescriptions

Knowledge of systemic anti-cancer therapies and oncology treatment pathways

Experience supporting or managing cancer clinical trials

Familiarity with the AIRA prescribing system is highly desirable

Excellent clinical, communication, and organisational skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team within a busy acute hospital setting

Why Choose Pulse?

From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

How to Apply

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