Job summary
Advanced Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Oncology, Band 8a
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic patient-orientated clinical pharmacist who embraces the challenge of working in a busy environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team, is keen to further develop their prescribing and clinical skills, focused on delivering high quality pharmaceutical care to patients.
With this post, you will join a supportive and friendly cancer services pharmacy team, and be provided with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development. This post is a permanent position (1 WTE) and we welcome both full time and part time applicants.
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sue Watts - Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services (sue.watts@nhs.net)
Weekend and Bank Holiday working as required by department
Main duties of the job
The post-holder(s) will be a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber, and-
- provide a specialist level patient-facing clinical service to a defined caseload of patients prescribing SACT and supportive treatments
- develop the provision of advanced clinical pharmacy and non-medical prescribing services - promoting safe, evidenced-based practice and contributing to improved clinical outcomes, operational efficiencies and services to patients
- screen complex prescriptions for SACT medicines and supervise junior staff to do so
u - counselling patients on complex medication
As a member of the wider clinical pharmacy team, the post-holder(s) will be required to provide a clinical pharmacy service within Cancer Services, as required by the department. The post holder(s) would be responsible for:
- reviewing prescriptions to ensure they are legal, safe, cost effective, clinically necessary and appropriate, accurate and complete.
- undertaking medicines optimisation and reconciliation
- delivering high quality pharmaceutical care, improving patient safety and patient flow.
Participation in pharmacy department late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required at Cheltenham General Hospital. Based on the needs of the service, the post holder(s) will be required to work at both the Cheltenham General and Hereford County Hospital sites.
About us
The pharmacy department has approximately 240 staff on 2 sites - Cheltenham and Gloucester
The pharmacy cancer services team is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary Gloucestershire Cancer Institute.
Within the Pharmacy department at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHSFT, we are committed to supporting the South West Inclusive Pharmacy Practice manifesto (https://pwds.nhs.uk/associates/sw-ipp/ ), creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or socioeconomic background.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process or in the workplace, please let us know. We are here to ensure that all candidates and employees can contribute fully and thrive in their roles.
Join us in making a difference--together, we can build a workplace that celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will work within the cancer services team
To provide a specialist level patient-facing clinical service to a defined caseload of patients prescribing SACT and supportive treatments
To develop the provision of advanced clinical pharmacy and non-medical prescribing services promoting safe, evidenced-based practice and contributing to improved clinical outcomes, operational efficiencies and services to patients
Screen complex prescriptions for SACT medicines and supervise junior staff to do so
- Advising prescribers on funding criteria
- Requesting, reviewing and monitoring lab results and other relevant investigations
Counselling patients on complex medication
Respond to medication related questions from other members of the MDT
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal and written documentation.
Review and write policies and procedures as required
As a member of the wider clinical pharmacy team, the post-holder(s) will be required to provide general pharmacist duties within the department and to other clinical specialities as the service requires. This would involve provision of a ward clinical pharmacy service. The post holder(s) would be responsible for:
Reviewing prescriptions to ensure they are legal, safe, cost effective, clinically necessary and appropriate, accurate and complete.
Undertaking medicines optimisation and reconciliation
Arrange for drugs to be supplied to a patient, ward or department
Participation in pharmacy department late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required. Based on the needs of the service and at the discretion of the Associate Pharmacy Directors, the post holder(s) may be required to work at both the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital sites.
See full job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will work within the cancer services team
To provide a specialist level patient-facing clinical service to a defined caseload of patients prescribing SACT and supportive treatments
To develop the provision of advanced clinical pharmacy and non-medical prescribing services promoting safe, evidenced-based practice and contributing to improved clinical outcomes, operational efficiencies and services to patients
Screen complex prescriptions for SACT medicines and supervise junior staff to do so
- Advising prescribers on funding criteria
- Requesting, reviewing and monitoring lab results and other relevant investigations
Counselling patients on complex medication
Respond to medication related questions from other members of the MDT
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal and written documentation.
Review and write policies and procedures as required
As a member of the wider clinical pharmacy team, the post-holder(s) will be required to provide general pharmacist duties within the department and to other clinical specialities as the service requires. This would involve provision of a ward clinical pharmacy service. The post holder(s) would be responsible for:
Reviewing prescriptions to ensure they are legal, safe, cost effective, clinically necessary and appropriate, accurate and complete.
Undertaking medicines optimisation and reconciliation
Arrange for drugs to be supplied to a patient, ward or department
Participation in pharmacy department late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required. Based on the needs of the service and at the discretion of the Associate Pharmacy Directors, the post holder(s) may be required to work at both the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital sites.
See full job description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Essential
- Active registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- UK recognised Degree in Pharmacy
- Qualified as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
- Significant clinical experience working in a UK hospital at band 7 level equivalent or above, covering a wide range of duties
- Experience delivering and developing a clinical pharmacy service
- Evidence of significant personal development, professionally and managerially
- Extensive knowledge of medicines optimisation acquired through Post graduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent experience or training
- Self-motivated, able to use initiative & prioritise workload as well as work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Able to produce a range of written documents, including drug usage reports, SOPs, policies and guidelines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to challenge inappropriate prescribing and influence prescribing decisions of all healthcare professionals including senior medical colleagues.
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk & promote safety
- Be proficient in IT and applications including Word, Excel, Outlook
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the service including flexible working patterns (e.g. weekend working and working at both sites) and capable of working in a demanding environment with frequent interruptions
- Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and ensure a stakeholder focused response
- Proactive attitude
- Positive and Enthusiastic about area of work and achieving results
- Demonstrate Trust values of Caring, Listening and Excelling within role and act as a role model to junior colleagues
- Reliable, polite and approachable
- Awareness of professional and personal limitations, and willing to seek advice and support where necessary
Desirable
- Health assessment skills qualification
- Identify and implement measures to improve cost-effective prescribing
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Essential
- Active registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- UK recognised Degree in Pharmacy
- Qualified as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
- Significant clinical experience working in a UK hospital at band 7 level equivalent or above, covering a wide range of duties
- Experience delivering and developing a clinical pharmacy service
- Evidence of significant personal development, professionally and managerially
- Extensive knowledge of medicines optimisation acquired through Post graduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent experience or training
- Self-motivated, able to use initiative & prioritise workload as well as work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Able to produce a range of written documents, including drug usage reports, SOPs, policies and guidelines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to challenge inappropriate prescribing and influence prescribing decisions of all healthcare professionals including senior medical colleagues.
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk & promote safety
- Be proficient in IT and applications including Word, Excel, Outlook
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the service including flexible working patterns (e.g. weekend working and working at both sites) and capable of working in a demanding environment with frequent interruptions
- Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and ensure a stakeholder focused response
- Proactive attitude
- Positive and Enthusiastic about area of work and achieving results
- Demonstrate Trust values of Caring, Listening and Excelling within role and act as a role model to junior colleagues
- Reliable, polite and approachable
- Awareness of professional and personal limitations, and willing to seek advice and support where necessary
Desirable
- Health assessment skills qualification
- Identify and implement measures to improve cost-effective prescribing
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
