Band 8c Interim Head of Pharmacy Aseptic Services - Oncology - Dorset

The role

This senior leadership position oversees the delivery, governance, and strategic development of aseptic and oncology pharmacy services. The role provides pharmaceutical leadership to ensure safe and compliant aseptic services within an NHS environment.

What you will do

• Provide operational and strategic leadership for pharmacy aseptic and oncology services.
• Act as the Section 10 Accountable Pharmacist.
• Oversee aseptic preparation and production services.
• Ensure compliance with national standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Clinically screen prescriptions and support complex medication management decisions.
• Perform medicines reconciliation and promote safe and effective medicines use.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Counsel patients regarding prescribed treatments and medication regimens.
• Respond to medicines-related queries and provide expert clinical guidance.
• Lead service improvement initiatives and support the development of aseptic service delivery.

Required qualifications

• Experience working as a Section 10 Accountable Pharmacist.
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experience operating at a senior management or leadership level within NHS pharmacy services.
• Clinical Pharmacy Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation, governance, and quality assurance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead service transformation and manage complex operational challenges.

Nice to have

• Experience within aseptic services, oncology, or specialist clinical pharmacy environments

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Dedicated specialist pharmacy recruitment consultant.
• Access to exclusive NHS and private sector opportunities.
• Flexible payment options.
• Fast-track compliance and onboarding support.
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Before you apply

• Pulse is unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment company providing access to NHS and private sector opportunities.