Careers in Oncology Pharmacy
 

Developing a career in oncology is no different from any other specialty: all practitioners should ensure that they have a thorough understanding of the basic principles and practice of pharmacy before looking to develop their practice in a specialised area.

The following competency frameworks can be used to identify gaps in your knowledge and skills and help you plan your personal development needs. Remember most pharmacy skills are transferable and can be mapped against a general competency framework.

The differing levels within the frameworks can be used to show how you can develop yourself into a more confident and experienced practitioner

BOPA Competency Framework for Specialist Oncology Pharmacists

General Level Framework (GLF)

www.codeg.org

Advanced and Consultant Level Framework (ACLF)

www.codeg.org

Skills for Health
www.skillsforhealth.org.uk

Whist BOPA are working on a formal accreditation scheme there is as yet no UK recognised pathway to becoming an ‘Oncology Pharmacist’. The American Board of Pharmaceutical Specialities offers certification in oncology pharmacy enabling pharmacists to validate their skills and knowledge in this area

Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP)

My career as ... a cancer services pharmacist