Rotational Pharmacist - Haematology/Oncology

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist, with a grounding and understanding in the pharmaceutical care delivery to supporting caring for sometimes highly complex children, who is looking to take the next step in their career and develop a specialism in Paediatric Cancer and BMT. We are looking for someone who puts patients at the centre of their practice and is proactive in their learning.

Whilst experience of working in Cancer and / or Paediatrics is desirable, it is not essential as you will be provided with full training from a supportive and dynamic team of expert Paediatric Pharmacists. As a Specialist Pharmacist, you will rotate through the different areas of the team (please see JD and PS for more details), gaining experience and having the opportunity to develop the service and make improvements, particularly as we migrate to the new era of Children's Cancer Care at Great Ormond Street Hospital, with the imminent opening of the new Cancer Centre. You will see every side of Paediatric Cancer from diagnostic work up, treatment, side effect management and long term surveillance in both Inpatient and Outpatient settings. Following approximately 9 monthly rotations you will get to experience the full gamut of Paediatric Cancer services including clinical care in Haematology, Oncology and BMT (including CAR-T), in both NHS and private patient arenas. You will also gain an understanding in clinical trials for Cancer Care to children.

Main duties of the job

• To be a member of a team of Specialist Pharmacists in Haematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, who provide a comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy Service to Inpatient and Outpatients Wards
• To monitor prescribing practices in the unit and provide feedback and recommendations to improve standards and guidelines
• To participate in specialist on call service and potentially act as a releasing officer under the terms of the Specials License.
• To work closely with the Cytotoxic Unit for the safe provision of Chemotherapy
• To participate and lead in the teaching/training of foundation year Pharmacists, Postgraduate Pharmacists, Nurses and medical staff as appropriate
• To participate in departmental and multidisciplinary audit/research activities, to ensure that cost improvement and quality targets are met.
• To attend departmental meetings, keep one's self informed and maintain CPD, and communicate information
• To comply with all Trust and Departmental policies & procedures, work safely and efficiently

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.