Lead Pharmacist Paediatric Haematology & Gene Therapies

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Lead Pharmacist Paediatric Haematology & Gene Therapies The closing date is 30 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you ready for a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced pharmacist to join our friendly paediatric pharmacy team at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington. What you'll do:o Deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care for children and young people with haemoglobinopathies as part of our stem cell transplantation programme.o Develop and advance the haemoglobinopathies gene therapy service.o Develop and review clinical guidelines and procedures.o Help manage medicines governance and support cost-effective prescribing.o Provide training and teaching for pharmacists and the wider team.o Get involved in risk management, audit, and quality improvement.o Support new drug applications.o Provide clinical and specialist support to the outpatient pharmacy partnership.o Deputise for the Senior Lead Pharmacist and other Leads, when needed. Who we're looking for:o Solid foundation experience with hospital paediatric pharmacy.o Specialist experience in stem cell transplantation (training can be supported)o Someone motivated, enthusiastic, and keen to develop advanced practice skills.o Systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) accreditation in paediatrics. What we offer:o A welcoming, enabling environment where everyone is valued.o Strong support for your education and training.o Opportunities to broaden your experience and progress your career. Main duties of the job To lead, deliver, and develop clinical pharmacy services for children within the haematology specialty, including those undergoing stem cell transplantation and autologous gene therapy treatments. To lead and deliver pharmacy services relating to apheresis of patients undergoing stem cell collection. To be an expert on pharmaceutical care for children. To check and verify systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) and conditioning cytotoxic therapies. To work collaboratively with the Senior Lead Pharmacist Paediatrics to develop services To work collaboratively with other Lead Pharmacists to deliver care to stem cell transplant patients. To facilitate and support the safe, efficient and cost-effective use of drugs and to generate ideas for drug expenditure savings and quality improvement. To support and develop the women & children's rotational band 7 pharmacists To actively contribute to the development, monitoring and integration of written policies/guidelines/PGDs to align with EBMT/JACIE accreditation requirements. To provide a comprehensive ward clinical pharmacy service within children's service and to train other pharmacists in these specialties. About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applica