Job summary
The post holder has key responsibility for leading the clinical and technical provision to clinical Oncology and Pharmacy Preparative Services. They will lead, provide and develop the clinical pharmacy service for patients requiring systemic anticancer therapies within the Haematology and Oncology Division.The post holder will provide senior preparative services support to the aseptic unit, will be an Authorised Pharmacist when supervising the day-to-day preparation of products and release for use in accordance with national and local standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). The post holder will deputise for the Principal Pharmacists for Cancer & Preparative Services and participate in the provision of a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and to those organisations with whom the Trust has a contract for supply of pharmaceutical services.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
- To provide specialist expertise and leadership on the prescribing, preparation and administration of parenteral and oral systemic anticancer therapy, adult/neonatal total parenteral nutrition & other aseptically prepared products.
- To work as a non-medical prescriber within cancer services and prescribe medication for patients as required within the designated scope of practice
- To lead in the development of systemic anticancer treatment policies, procedures and guidelines aimed at improving the effectiveness, safety & efficiency of clinical cancer services
- Preparative Services:
- To assist the Principal Pharmacist and Principal Technician Preparative Services to improve productivity, standards and quality in the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
Provision of preparative services including the implementation and monitoring of standard operating procedures for the provision of services and performance monitoring of service levels for Trust wards.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent academic qualification
- Current membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e. Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
Desirable
- Advanced training in preparative services including work in an aseptic unit, use of isolators and quality assurance.
- Pharmacist Independent Non-medical prescriber (or willing to work towards completion).
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Clinical Oncology and Haematology knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Extensive hospital (secondary care) experience
- Experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy services to oncology and haematology patients
- Experience providing clinical pharmacy services to critically ill patients requiring parenteral nutrition
- Experience in prescription verification, in process checks and final check/release of chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products.
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Assessment & interpretation of Systemic Anticancer Therapy prescriptions
- Provision of out of hours pharmaceutical services if service requires this
Desirable
- Understanding of all laws relating to aseptic dispensing & supply of medicines
- Writing and maintaining SOPS, reports and performing audits
- Evidence of commitment to continuing education
Experience
Essential
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
Desirable
- Line management experience
- Experience in implementing change and project management
- Able to commute to meet the demands of the post.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good team worker - able to work alone and supervise others where necessary
- Enthusiastic personality
- Good written/oral communication skills with all grades of healthcare professionals
- Ability to mix with existing staff
- Empathetic and patient
- Professional, credible, accountable, responsible and confident
- Friendly, supportive and able to motivate others
- Motivated and a desire to enhance the service
- Negotiation & influencing of other health care professionals
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to critically appraise and evaluate information and communicate the findings clearly in simple terms
- Positive thinker, problem solver, ability to think laterally to develop new ideas
- Ensure clinical practice is evidence based
- IT literate - use of databases and the internet for retrieving medicines information
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Self-motivating within the work place.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage time/set priorities
- Commitment to own training and training of others
- Able to respond under pressure to interruptions in work pattern to deal with urgent enquiries
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent academic qualification
- Current membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e. Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
Desirable
- Advanced training in preparative services including work in an aseptic unit, use of isolators and quality assurance.
- Pharmacist Independent Non-medical prescriber (or willing to work towards completion).
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Clinical Oncology and Haematology knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Extensive hospital (secondary care) experience
- Experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy services to oncology and haematology patients
- Experience providing clinical pharmacy services to critically ill patients requiring parenteral nutrition
- Experience in prescription verification, in process checks and final check/release of chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products.
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Assessment & interpretation of Systemic Anticancer Therapy prescriptions
- Provision of out of hours pharmaceutical services if service requires this
Desirable
- Understanding of all laws relating to aseptic dispensing & supply of medicines
- Writing and maintaining SOPS, reports and performing audits
- Evidence of commitment to continuing education
Experience
Essential
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
Desirable
- Line management experience
- Experience in implementing change and project management
- Able to commute to meet the demands of the post.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good team worker - able to work alone and supervise others where necessary
- Enthusiastic personality
- Good written/oral communication skills with all grades of healthcare professionals
- Ability to mix with existing staff
- Empathetic and patient
- Professional, credible, accountable, responsible and confident
- Friendly, supportive and able to motivate others
- Motivated and a desire to enhance the service
- Negotiation & influencing of other health care professionals
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to critically appraise and evaluate information and communicate the findings clearly in simple terms
- Positive thinker, problem solver, ability to think laterally to develop new ideas
- Ensure clinical practice is evidence based
- IT literate - use of databases and the internet for retrieving medicines information
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Self-motivating within the work place.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage time/set priorities
- Commitment to own training and training of others
- Able to respond under pressure to interruptions in work pattern to deal with urgent enquiries
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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).
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).
