Oncology Pharmacist – Specialist Role in NHS Highland

About the role

Join the award‑winning Oncology Pharmacy Team at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, and provide specialist pharmacy services for patients with solid tumours and haematological malignancies. You will work within NHS Highland’s North Cancer Alliance, supporting both clinical care and a broad research portfolio that includes numerous cancer clinical trials.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver pharmacy services for oncology and haematology patients, including aseptic dispensing of chemotherapy.
• Operate the Chemocare electronic chemotherapy prescribing system.
• Support the preparation, dispensing and documentation of medicines for clinical trials.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and provide medication counselling.
• Fulfil emergency on‑call, weekend and public‑holiday rotas.

Required profile

• GPhC‑registered pharmacist.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast‑paced hospital environment.
• Willingness to engage in on‑call and out‑of‑hours duties.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the Chemocare electronic prescribing system.
• Experience in aseptic dispensing of chemotherapy.
• Knowledge of oncology and haematology pharmacology.
• Understanding of pharmacy processes for clinical trials.

What we offer

• Opportunity to expand clinical knowledge in a supportive, award‑winning team.
• Involvement in cutting‑edge cancer research and clinical trials.
• Access to professional development and training within NHS Scotland.