Pharmacists have an excellent knowledge of drugs and are an essential part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Excitingly, they are now becoming increasingly involved in the management and care of patients. In this interview, Michael Mawhinney of Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK, discusses the expanding role of the pharmacist, including prescribing and clinical assessments. This video was recorded at the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) Annual Conference 2017 in Harrogate, UK.