Job summary
LDP - Oncology, Haematology, Palliative Care and Technical Services -
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
Part time - 30 Hours (0.8), Weekends and Bank Holidays on rota basis
Are you ready to step into an exciting, challenging and rewarding role in Oncology and Haematology? This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience as the designated Haematology/ oncology pharmacist for Chelsea site, with responsibility for provision of pharmacy services to the Cancer Services and Palliative Care teams and as key member of the multidisciplinary cancer team (MDT).
You will manage the specialist Pharmacy Technical Services Unit, which is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment and will provide a new fit for purpose unit when completed. The unit provides a variety of services including the compounding of cytotoxic chemotherapy, supported by our excellent team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants.
In addition to your aseptic background and clinical expertise, you will be well organised and methodical with experience in a range of clinical areas. You will have developed excellent management skills and will work well within a team. You will enjoy teaching, as a commitment to training is an essential part of the role. In return we can offer support in the development of your career within a friendly and supportive team of professionals.
For further information or an informal visit, please contact Chisha McDonald on 02083215882 or chishamcdonald@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology, Haematology, Palliative Care and Technical Services has responsibility for the pharmacy input into the oncology, haematology and palliative care team and other users of the products from the technical services section, including the supply of clinical trial materials and chemotherapy. The unit produces over 3500 products in the technical services unit per annum.
Clinical activities are focussed around providing pharmaceutical care to oncology, haematology and palliative care inpatients and day cases as part of the specialist clinical team, optimising their medicines' use through safe prescribing and effective monitoring.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of the professional management of the Technical Services section of the pharmacy, including the clinical input into prescribing and administration of chemotherapy, in order to provide a high quality, efficient pharmacy service to patients and staff within C&W.
To lead by example in the specialisms of oncology, haematology and palliative care and ensure a consistently high quality clinical pharmacy service is delivered to these patients and other clinical areas that utilise technical services products, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Although this post is based at the Chelsea site, the post holder will be involved in working collaboratively across site and will be required to attend meetings at the West Middlesex site or work from West Middlesex site occasionally as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of the professional management of the Technical Services section of the pharmacy, including the clinical input into prescribing and administration of chemotherapy, in order to provide a high quality, efficient pharmacy service to patients and staff within C&W.
To lead by example in the specialisms of oncology, haematology and palliative care and ensure a consistently high quality clinical pharmacy service is delivered to these patients and other clinical areas that utilise technical services products, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Although this post is based at the Chelsea site, the post holder will be involved in working collaboratively across site and will be required to attend meetings at the West Middlesex site or work from West Middlesex site occasionally as required.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in pharmacy plus one year pre-registration training
- Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
- GPhC Qualification
- Clinical Practice in Oncology or Haematology
- At least 2 years working in an aseeptic production unit
Desirable
- Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
- RPS Membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an advanced clinical pharmacist practitioner, able to demonstrate a high level of competency (e.g. equivalent to achieving 'excellence' in the majority of competencies in all clusters within the Advanced Level Competency Framework, except R&D, which should be at Foundation level).
- Multidisciplinary health services research Experience in management of others
- Delivering training and education at post graduate level
Desirable
- Minimum of 4 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner
- Variety of clinical practice including medicine and surgery as a specialist
- Dispensing and monitoring clinical trials
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Identify and manage risks and implements risk management procedures
- Understanding and implementation of national and local priorities
- Influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Leads by example
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Able t cope withi a busy environment
- Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in pharmacy plus one year pre-registration training
- Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
- GPhC Qualification
- Clinical Practice in Oncology or Haematology
- At least 2 years working in an aseeptic production unit
Desirable
- Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
- RPS Membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an advanced clinical pharmacist practitioner, able to demonstrate a high level of competency (e.g. equivalent to achieving 'excellence' in the majority of competencies in all clusters within the Advanced Level Competency Framework, except R&D, which should be at Foundation level).
- Multidisciplinary health services research Experience in management of others
- Delivering training and education at post graduate level
Desirable
- Minimum of 4 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner
- Variety of clinical practice including medicine and surgery as a specialist
- Dispensing and monitoring clinical trials
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Identify and manage risks and implements risk management procedures
- Understanding and implementation of national and local priorities
- Influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Leads by example
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Able t cope withi a busy environment
- Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
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).