Job summary
As a result of the expansion of our team of pharmacists and the reconfiguration of the service, an opportunity exists to join a pro-active, well respected and forward thinking Pharmacy Team delivering high quality patient care and service to our patients across the two sites.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist who is interested in enhancing their clinical and managerial expertise in the areas of haematology and oncology by joining our progressive pharmacy team.
You will have experience in oncology &/or haemato-oncology and preferably will have some previous management experience, including service improvement/ development. You will be able to work independently, manage your own workload and have experience in managing / supporting staff.
Main duties of the job
As a conscientious, forward thinking individual with attention to detail, you will have input into the development and maintenance of chemotherapy services and pharmacy processes and become closely involved with all aspects of delivering a high quality responsive service.
Key activities include:
- Liaise with specialist nursing staff to ensure appropriate patient workload daily.
- Utilise your planning skills to ensure all chemotherapy medications are ordered and received ready for treatment.
- Pre-assessing patients, reviewing test results and assessing their safety to proceed to treatment.
- Reviewing and releasing medications .
- Follow up calls with patients to review side effects and ensure they have all the support they need.
A postgraduate training in clinical pharmacy and suitable experience in hospital, in the field of Oncology, Haematology is essential.
We will provide appropriate training to aid your personal and professional development, helping you to effectively act as role model and mentor for junior staff.
There will be opportunities to become an Independent Prescriber.
This post excludes on-call and weekend working pattern.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed,
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed,
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate diploma or MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant study days/courses related to sterile production eg Leeds Aseptic Course
- GCP certificate
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- At least 5 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of delivering a high quality clinical pharmacy service and aseptic dispensing service to wards/departments
- Experience of managing and co-ordinating staff
- Experience of writing SOPs
- Experience of training staff
- Good understanding of the principles associated with 'A Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice',' Aseptic Dispensing for NHS Patients', 'Isolators for Pharmaceutical Applications' and all national, DoH and MHRA regulations concerning aseptic dispensing.
- Good clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines
Skills-
Essential
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate diploma or MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant study days/courses related to sterile production eg Leeds Aseptic Course
- GCP certificate
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- At least 5 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of delivering a high quality clinical pharmacy service and aseptic dispensing service to wards/departments
- Experience of managing and co-ordinating staff
- Experience of writing SOPs
- Experience of training staff
- Good understanding of the principles associated with 'A Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice',' Aseptic Dispensing for NHS Patients', 'Isolators for Pharmaceutical Applications' and all national, DoH and MHRA regulations concerning aseptic dispensing.
- Good clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines
Skills-
Essential
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management
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).
