Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. Band 7 Pharmacist (Aseptic) Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWoSCC)
Location: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Contract: Permanent, 36 hours per week (from April 2026)
Salary: Agenda for Change Band 7 (plus relevant allowances)
Shift Pattern: Various
About the role
Join a highperforming, patientcentred aseptic service that underpins cancer care across the West of Scotland. Our BWoSCC Pharmacy team prepares and checks highvolume systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) and supports complex therapies including ATMP/CART, 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.
What youll do
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 nonmedical 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.
About you
Essential: GPhCregistered Pharmacist.
Significant postregistration hospital/clinical pharmacy experience, with demonstrable competence in aseptic services (screening, release, QA/GMP).
Strong decisionmaking, communication and teamwork skills; comfortable working in a fastpaced, highthroughput environment.
Desirable: Independent Prescribing qualification and experience within oncology/haematology. Professional checks & compliance
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.
Why NHSGGC & BWoSCC?Were a dynamic, friendly service committed to innovation, quality and development. Youll 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.Informal enquiries For an informal chat about the role, please contact:
- Nicola Cairns, Aseptic Accountable Pharmacist 0141 301 7934 @
- Carla Forte, Lead Cancer Care Pharmacist 0141 301 7029 @Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback. NHSGGC-NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. NHSGGC recognise the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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