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

Job Title: Interim Head of Pharmacy Aseptic Services

Band: Band 8c

Location: Dorset Southwest England

Department: Radiology and Pharmacy Directorate, Pharmacy - Oncology

Specialty: Health Science Services / Aseptic Services

Pay Rate: Competitive

Working Pattern: Hybrid working considered; preference for candidates able to work on-site at Poole Hospital.

Job Overview

Pulse is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Interim Head of Pharmacy Aseptic Services to join University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. This senior leadership position is responsible for overseeing the delivery, governance, and strategic development of aseptic and oncology pharmacy services within a complex NHS environment. The successful candidate will provide expert pharmaceutical leadership, ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant provision of aseptic services while supporting high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational and strategic leadership for pharmacy aseptic and oncology services.
• Act as the Section 10 Accountable Pharmacist, ensuring full compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements.
• Oversee aseptic preparation and production services, maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance and patient safety.
• 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.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
• Support governance, risk management, workforce development, and operational performance objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: Experience working as a Section 10 Accountable Pharmacist.
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, ideally within aseptic services, oncology, or specialist clinical pharmacy environments.
• 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.

Why Choose Pulse?

• 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.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced senior pharmacist with a strong background in aseptic services and pharmacy leadership, and have experience as a Section 10 Accountable Pharmacist, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV today and a member of the Pulse Pharmacy team will contact you to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or placement, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

International Recruitment Notice

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.