Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustWe 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.
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.
Main duties of the jobLeadership & Service Development: Take the lead in shaping and expanding our Paediatric Cancer Pharmacy Service, overseeing the management, growth, and quality of our services.Clinical Expertise: Deliver expert paediatric cancer and transplant pharmacy services, focusing on safe prescribing and monitoring of SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies).Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide patient-centred care, influencing treatment decisions.Education & Training: Lead the training and development of pharmacy staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant governance and regulatory requirements for cancer therapies.Minimum RequirementsWe 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.About usGOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, and 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.
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role.
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Person SpecificationProfessional 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 equivalentBOPA SACT accreditedMSc in Oncology or similarExperience/KnowledgeSubstantial previous experience in a clinical pharmacy role within Haematology, Oncology, BMT, or Palliative Care.Expert advanced clinical knowledge in paediatric oncology.Experience of managing staff and leading projects.Experience of delivering education and training.Skills/AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively with all staff and patients at all levels.Attention to detail and accuracy.Good negotiation skills and the ability to influence senior staff.Ability to identify and manage risk.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Salary and Contract£70,387 to £80,465 a year, permanent, full-time.
Job locationsGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
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