Job summary
We have an exciting opportunityfor a pharmacist to develop their knowledge and skillsin Cancer Services. You will be supported by a team of experienced Pharmacists working to provide chemotherapy to patients across east Kent.
You will work with our Oncology and Haematology Pharmacists as well as the Aseptic Production Unit and Dispensary teams to ensure chemotherapy is supplied safely and appropriately.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical pharmacy input into the oncology/haematology prescriptions generated from Chemotherapy Units across the Trust.
To support the Aseptics Unit in supplying systemic anticancer and clinical trials medical products.
To identify risk management issues and develop safe systems of practice within the chemotherapy units.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration hospital experience showing clinical experience within various environments
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience in a full range of clinical specialities
Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate 'usually' or 'consistently' levels of competence for the majority of General/ Foundation Level Framework
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings.
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year Master's degree in Pharmacy from a UK School of Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by The General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration hospital experience showing clinical experience within various environments
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience in a full range of clinical specialities
Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate 'usually' or 'consistently' levels of competence for the majority of General/ Foundation Level Framework
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of core pharmaceutical needs of patients in various clinical settings.
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year Master's degree in Pharmacy from a UK School of Pharmacy or equivalent as recognised by The General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
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).
