Job summary
Following a successful business case, we are pleased to invite applications for an Advanced Pharmacist, SACT - a new position within a well-established pharmacy cancer services team. The post will primarily be based at Peterborough City Hospital although you may be required to travel to other sites within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist who has both clinical and leadership experience within oncology and haemato-oncology. You will lead and operationally manage a team of pharmacists, technicians and support staff offering a clinical service across the haematology/oncology ward and day unit, and liaising with the clinical trials and aseptics teams at Peterborough City Hospital.
This post attracts the Trust welcome bonus of £1000 payable in one instalment on commencement. Should you leave prior to 6 months you will be required to repay the full instalment and should you leave within 12 and 18 months of employment you will be required to repay £500. A copy of our 'Refer a Friend' and 'Welcome Payment' is enclosed, which gives full details.
Main duties of the job
The pharmacy cancer team is integrated within the cancer division, with a satellite pharmacy at the heart of the haematology/oncology outpatient department enabling us to provide a high-quality pharmacy service to cancer patients. We are keen to develop a pharmacist prescriber role within our oncology outpatient clinics and so a non-medical prescriber qualification would be desirable.
You will ideally have project management or service improvement experience to help move forward the pharmacy agenda within the Trust's cancer strategy. You will have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills and can demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
The post is full time (37.5 hours a week) with weekend and bank holiday working as part of a department-wide rota.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and person specification will provide you with a full break down of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and person specification will provide you with a full break down of the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent pharmacy degree
- Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Leadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experience
- Registered Pharmacy non-medical prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in hospital pharmacy services with advanced clinical skills in SACT
- Experience in both clinical and financial management
- Recent experience of both operational and strategic planning
- Familiarity with the Hospital Pharmacy Transformation Programme
- Familiarity with national and local medicine commissioning requirements
- Experience of leading change management processes
Key Skills
Essential
- Communication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients.
- Able to demonstrate effective management of staff
- Analytical and judgement skills
- Concentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requests
- Acts appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances.
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians, managers and key stakeholders
- Organisational awareness
- Ability to forecast and innovate including long term service planning
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent pharmacy degree
- Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Leadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experience
- Registered Pharmacy non-medical prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in hospital pharmacy services with advanced clinical skills in SACT
- Experience in both clinical and financial management
- Recent experience of both operational and strategic planning
- Familiarity with the Hospital Pharmacy Transformation Programme
- Familiarity with national and local medicine commissioning requirements
- Experience of leading change management processes
Key Skills
Essential
- Communication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients.
- Able to demonstrate effective management of staff
- Analytical and judgement skills
- Concentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requests
- Acts appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances.
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians, managers and key stakeholders
- Organisational awareness
- Ability to forecast and innovate including long term service planning
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
