University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Advanced Specialist Pharmacist

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Job summary

Our Cancer Centre based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary boasts a comprehensive Cancer and Clinical Haematology Service:

The Haematology Service cares for more than 55,000 outpatients and over 11,000 day case patients each year. We have a stem cell transplant unit (autologous and allogeneic), , Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre, with EMSTN, the haemoglobinopathy co-ordinating centre (HCC) for sickle cell disease in the East Midlands, hosted at UHL.UHL is on track to deliver CAR-T and other cellular therapies 2024/5..

The Oncology Service cares for over 30,000 outpatients and almost 13,000 day case and SACT patients each year.

  • A diverse Clinical Trials and Cancer/Haematology Researchcentre based in the HOPE unit offers patients access to a wide range of Clinical trials including Phase 1 studies using novel agents and bi-specifics antibodies.
  • In addition the Osborne building has Macmillan Information and Support Centre and Radiotherapy Department
  • We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University to deliver world-class teaching.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Cancer & Haematology Pharmacist to join our friendly team You will lead on an specific area of cancer, to deliver, develop and manage the clinical pharmacy service to this group of patients.

We are proud to be part of an innovative team including two Consultant Pharmacists specialising in Haematology and Oncology and Clinical Trials We are a friendly and dedicated pharmacist and technician team with a passion for delivering excellent patient care. The team is rapidly expanding the role of pharmacist prescribers in SACT. If you are a prescriber you will have the opportunity to participate in clinics within a specific area. There will be an opportunity to undertake the prescribing course, if you are not currently a prescriber.

You will be part of an exciting comprehensive training programme for University students, foundation and specialist pharmacists. You will be supported to develop in line with the RPS/HEE Advanced Clinical Practice frameworks.

Current exciting projects within the Oncology and Haematology service includes further improving our patient satisfaction by increasing the number ofSACT treatments administered closer to home or in the home.

You will be a professionally qualified Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council with extensive post qualification Oncology and/or Haematology experience. You will have strong interpersonal skills and be proficient in IT (Excel), enthusiastic and well-motivated.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Details

Date posted

26 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-6254123-CSI

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Havelock Street

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Providing expert pharmaceutical advice to improve patients care both for inpatient and outpatient setting.
  • Clinically verify chemotherapy prescriptions and SACT treatments to provide safe, cost effective and evidence based treatments for patients.
  • To co-ordinate the management and development of the team delivering specialist clinicalpharmacy and aseptic services to Cancer & Haematology patients.
  • To work as an Independent prescriber and prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practiceand national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
  • Participation and leading, when required, on innovative patient focused projects.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Providing expert pharmaceutical advice to improve patients care both for inpatient and outpatient setting.
  • Clinically verify chemotherapy prescriptions and SACT treatments to provide safe, cost effective and evidence based treatments for patients.
  • To co-ordinate the management and development of the team delivering specialist clinicalpharmacy and aseptic services to Cancer & Haematology patients.
  • To work as an Independent prescriber and prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practiceand national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
  • Participation and leading, when required, on innovative patient focused projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhC registration

Desirable

  • Qualified independent prescriber

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Experience of working in Cancer Services (Oncology &/or Haematology)
  • Competent IT skills
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Experience and understanding on the use of e-prescribing systems for inpatients and chemotherapy

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration hospital pharmacy experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working clinically within Haematology as a pharmacist
  • Experience of working clinically within Oncology as a pharmacist

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of funding streams for cancer treatments
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhC registration

Desirable

  • Qualified independent prescriber

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Experience of working in Cancer Services (Oncology &/or Haematology)
  • Competent IT skills
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Experience and understanding on the use of e-prescribing systems for inpatients and chemotherapy

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration hospital pharmacy experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working clinically within Haematology as a pharmacist
  • Experience of working clinically within Oncology as a pharmacist

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of funding streams for cancer treatments

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Havelock Street

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Havelock Street

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Oncology Pharmacist

Anna Tipping

anna.tipping@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

07802143003

Details

Date posted

26 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-6254123-CSI

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Havelock Street

Leicester

LE1 5WW


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