Role Summary
Looking to take the next step in your pharmacy career and specialise in cancer services?
This role offers a clear route into cancer care for a pharmacist who is ready to specialise, and grow their clinical and leadership skills in oncology and haematology.
Based in our Seamoor Unit - our dedicated oncology and haematology day unit - you’ll follow a structured development programme supported by experienced cancer services pharmacists. You’ll build core competencies through hands-on clinical work, regular feedback, and tailored assessments, gaining valuable experience in systemic anticancer therapy (SACT), clinical trials, and homecare services.
This is a great time to join us. We’re strengthening how we deliver cancer care across Devon, working collaboratively across the peninsular to implement the Beacon Oncology module within Epic, our electronic patient record. You’ll be part of a team shaping the future of cancer pharmacy – locally and beyond.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary cancer services team including doctors, clinical nurse specialists, and other registered non-medical prescribers.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Provide a high-quality pharmacy service to cancer services, supporting patients in day case and outpatient settings.
- Clinically verify SACT prescriptions, including those for clinical trials.
- Contribute to the delivery and development of pharmacist-led services, including non-medical prescribing within cancer services.
- Offer expert guidance on the safe and effective use of SACT in line with national and local protocols and NHS commissioning policies.
- Act as an authorised pharmacist for the preparation and release of chemotherapy and related products, ensuring compliance with local, regional, and national standards.
This post includes an on-call premium of approximately £2,400 (subject to eligibility), paid in instalments over a 12-month period.
We understand that relocating for a new role can be a significant step, both personally and financially. That’s why we offer a generous package of support, including financial assistance, to help ease the transition for those considering relocation. If you are relocating to North Devon for this role, we can offer either an annual accommodation allowance or a relocation package (the former for those renting a property and the latter for those buying a property). For full details on these packages of support, please contact us.
Training and development opportunities are in good supply here. Whether you’re interested in clinical or leadership development courses, we'll support you in finding the best way to grow. We’ll facilitate access to the fully-funded clinical diploma and prescribing courses.
We’re passionate about supporting your wellbeing too. All new team members have a tailored induction and join our pharmacy buddy scheme. You’ll have a dedicated ‘buddy’ to help you find your feet in the first few days and weeks. Plus, there’s Trust-wide events and activities focussed on your health and wellbeing.
If you’re ready to build a career in cancer services, supported by a team that values education, collaboration and patient-focussed care, we’d love to hear from you.
Working pattern: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, plus on-call commitment
Interview date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Thomas Baddick, Lead Cancer Services Pharmacist on 01271 322698 / Thomas.baddick@nhs.net
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
