Cancer Pharmacy Service ManagerNHS AfC: Band 7

Main area

Cancer Pharmacy

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

321-SW-8307880-B7-INT

Site

Churchill Hospital

Town

Oxford

Salary

£49,387 - £56,515 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

21/10/2026 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital , Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Oncology and Haematology Directorate for a permanent Cancer Pharmacy Service Manager.

The Cancer Pharmacy team is a friendly, ambitious and highly collaborative service supporting cancer patients across Oxford University Hospitals. We work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, combining operational excellence with innovation and service development. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is actively shaping the future of cancer pharmacy services through workforce development, digital transformation and service improvement initiatives, while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centred care and staff wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the overall service management of the Cancer Pharmacy service within the Oncology and Haematology Directorate.

Working closely with the Directorate Manager, Clinical Lead, Cancer Consultant Pharmacist and Matron/Deputy Matron, the post holder will support the safe, effective and sustainable delivery of Cancer Pharmacy services and associated SACT pathways. This will include responsibility for day-to-day operational management, service performance, workforce and capacity, financial plans, service improvement, governance, contract and supplier management, data analysis and the line management of designated staff.

As a member of the Oncology and Haematology Directorate leadership team, the post holder will work across organisational and professional boundaries and contribute to directorate planning, service strategy, transformation and the delivery of national and local objectives, standards and high-quality patient care.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust prides itself on investing in its staff through professional development, career progression and staff wellbeing. We offer a supportive environment that encourages continuous development of both individuals and teams, access to development opportunities and the chance to work alongside experienced colleagues across one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK.

The Churchill Hospital provides specialist cancer and haematology services for the Thames Valley and beyond. The Oncology and Haematology Directorate includes Oncology, Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Palliative Care, chemotherapy day treatment units in Oxford and Banbury, an ambulatory care unit and a 5-bedded emergency triage service. The Directorate also hosts Trust-wide services including Radiation Physics and Protection, Clinical Measurement and Clinical Engineering.

The Directorate has close links with the University of Oxford and Cancer Research UK and is internationally recognised for research and innovation, ensuring patients have access to a wide range of clinical trials and new treatments. With an annual turnover of approximately £115 million and around 780 WTE staff, the Directorate is one of the largest within the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesMain Duties of the Role

The Service Manager - Cancer Pharmacy is responsible for the overall operational management of Cancer Pharmacy services across the Oncology and Haematology Directorate. The role leads workforce planning, recruitment, capacity management, service performance, governance, financial oversight and service improvement activities to ensure the safe, effective and sustainable delivery of Cancer Pharmacy and SACT services. The postholder will work closely with senior clinicians, pharmacists, nurses, operational managers and external providers to manage operational pressures, support patient pathways, oversee homecare and outsourced services, lead service improvement projects, deliver business and workforce plans and contribute to the future development of Cancer Pharmacy services across the Trust.

Key Skills and Qualities

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised operational leader who is comfortable working in a fast-paced and complex healthcare environment. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across professional boundaries and work effectively with clinical and non-clinical teams. They will be able to analyse complex information, manage competing priorities, solve problems proactively and make sound decisions under pressure. The role requires someone who is motivated by service improvement, able to lead change, manage projects and support staff through organisational and operational challenges. A strong commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement, governance, equality, diversity and inclusion is essential, alongside the resilience, professionalism and adaptability needed to lead services through periods of change and growth.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full overview of the role and responsibilities.

Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience

ExperienceEssential...