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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
You need to have a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration in order to be considered for this post.
Join a high‑performing, patient‑centred aseptic service that underpins cancer care across the West of Scotland. Our BWoSCC Pharmacy team prepares and checks high‑volume systemic anti‑cancer therapy (SACT) and supports complex therapies including ATMP/CAR‑T, working across inpatient, day case and outpatient pathways. The post holder will split their time between clinical cancer care and the aseptic service (circa 50% in dispensary/aseptic), contributing to safe, timely production and release, clinical verification, and continual service improvement.
We’re a dynamic, friendly service committed to innovation, quality and development. You’ll join a team that encourages optimisation of skills (e.g., NMP, advanced practice) and offers broad exposure across cancer specialties, with real scope to shape service improvements.
PVG Scheme membership (Disclosure Scotland) is required for roles involving regulated work with vulnerable groups; candidates must complete/hold PVG membership in line with NHSGGC guidance.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
- Permanent Contract
- Full-time position (36 hours per week)
- The shift pattern for this post are varied
Key responsibilities:
- Provide clinical and aseptic pharmacist input across solid tumour and haematology specialties, including BMT and advanced therapies.
- Undertake clinical screening/verification of SACT, manage risk, and support timely preparation and release in line with GMP/MHRA requirements.
- Lead/participate in validation, quality assurance, incident review, audit, and training for aseptic processes.
- Contribute to service development initiatives (e.g., optimising non‑medical prescribing and advanced practice), aligned to local cancer care priorities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient flow and experience across inpatient, day case and outpatient settings.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential:
- GPhC‑registered Pharmacist.
- Significant post‑registration hospital/clinical pharmacy experience, with demonstrable competence in aseptic services (screening, release, QA/GMP).
- Strong decision‑making, communication and teamwork skills; comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑throughput environment.
Desirable:
- Independent Prescribing qualification and experience within oncology/haematology.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:·
Nicola Cairns, Aseptic Accountable Pharmacist — 0141 301 7934 — nicola.cairns5@nhs.scot
Carla Forte, Lead Cancer Care Pharmacist — 0141 301 7029 — carla.forte@nhs.scot
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