Job summary
Due to retirement of the previous job holder we have an exciting and rare opportunity to take on the role of principal pharmacist for oncology.
The post holder will work with the associate chief pharmacist for clinical services to deliver oncology services to our large patient number of both inpatients and outpatients
Main duties of the job
o The delivery, management and development of Oncology / Haematology Pharmacy Services throughout theTrust in accordance with professional standards and Medicines Management Frameworks.
o Providing expert paediatric clinical pharmacy advice, undertaking risk management assessments and ensuring compliance with relevant medicines legislation and CQC standards.
o Leading and developing audit and research within Oncology / Haematology Pharmacy Services.
o Leading and managing the Oncology / Haematology Pharmacy team
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and develop the provision of a safe and effective paediatric pharmacy service to the Oncology / Haematology multidisciplinary team within the Division of Medicine including prescription verification and clinical monitoring of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
To provide expert advice on paediatric drug therapy to pharmacy, nursing and medical staff across the Trust in relation to Oncology / Haematology services.
To lead the Oncology / Haematology Pharmacy Team, including pharmacists and technicians and ensure the provision of in-house specialist paediatric Oncology / Haematology training for all pharmacists andtechnicians is relative to their needs
To liaise with senior clinicians across the Oncology / Haematology service regarding safe medication practice and risk management
To be responsible for the management, development and implementation of computerised prescribing for SACT
To contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of the Divisions Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration system
To develop, implement and monitor pharmaceutical standards of care, undertake audit and research within the paediatric Oncology / Haematology Pharmacy Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and develop the provision of a safe and effective paediatric pharmacy service to the Oncology / Haematology multidisciplinary team within the Division of Medicine including prescription verification and clinical monitoring of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
To provide expert advice on paediatric drug therapy to pharmacy, nursing and medical staff across the Trust in relation to Oncology / Haematology services.
To lead the Oncology / Haematology Pharmacy Team, including pharmacists and technicians and ensure the provision of in-house specialist paediatric Oncology / Haematology training for all pharmacists andtechnicians is relative to their needs
To liaise with senior clinicians across the Oncology / Haematology service regarding safe medication practice and risk management
To be responsible for the management, development and implementation of computerised prescribing for SACT
To contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of the Divisions Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration system
To develop, implement and monitor pharmaceutical standards of care, undertake audit and research within the paediatric Oncology / Haematology Pharmacy Service.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Vocational master's degree in pharmacy
- 1 year pre-registration training and experience
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience including experience working in a clinical specialty
- Advanced clinical knowledge of pharmaceutical care of paediatric patients
- Line management or supervisory experience
- Pharmacy teaching experience
- Previous experience of induction training for new clinical staff
- Risk Management and promotion of the Medication Safety agenda
- Experience and knowledge of chemotherapy drug preparation
Desirable
- Experience of the business planning cycle
- Experience of working with electronic prescribing and Medicines Administration systems
- Advanced clinical knowledge of pharmaceutical care of oncology patients with significant amount in oncology pharmacy
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the role of the clinical pharmacist in the context of the NHS
- Demonstrated awareness of, and a commitment to, the Clinical Governance Agenda
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrable ability to lead a clinical team
- Demonstrated ability to work proactively on own initiative and as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to affect and manage change
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate a positive outcome with senior pharmacy and medical staff
- Demonstrated skills in identifying and meeting clinical pharmacists' training needs
- Demonstrated ability to perform and supervise audit and research projects
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development/education of self and others
- Demonstrated ability to teach junior pharmacists the delivery of paediatric pharmaceutical care
- Ability to use research findings to develop clinical services/patient care
- Demonstrated ability to undertake appraisal, objective setting and reviewing performance objectives
- Pharmacy computer and IT skills
- Demonstrated ability to prepare reports
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivating with a drive to develop clinical pharmacy services and to motivate/inspire others
Desirable
- Published pharmaceutical research in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Vocational master's degree in pharmacy
- 1 year pre-registration training and experience
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience including experience working in a clinical specialty
- Advanced clinical knowledge of pharmaceutical care of paediatric patients
- Line management or supervisory experience
- Pharmacy teaching experience
- Previous experience of induction training for new clinical staff
- Risk Management and promotion of the Medication Safety agenda
- Experience and knowledge of chemotherapy drug preparation
Desirable
- Experience of the business planning cycle
- Experience of working with electronic prescribing and Medicines Administration systems
- Advanced clinical knowledge of pharmaceutical care of oncology patients with significant amount in oncology pharmacy
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the role of the clinical pharmacist in the context of the NHS
- Demonstrated awareness of, and a commitment to, the Clinical Governance Agenda
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrable ability to lead a clinical team
- Demonstrated ability to work proactively on own initiative and as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to affect and manage change
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate a positive outcome with senior pharmacy and medical staff
- Demonstrated skills in identifying and meeting clinical pharmacists' training needs
- Demonstrated ability to perform and supervise audit and research projects
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development/education of self and others
- Demonstrated ability to teach junior pharmacists the delivery of paediatric pharmaceutical care
- Ability to use research findings to develop clinical services/patient care
- Demonstrated ability to undertake appraisal, objective setting and reviewing performance objectives
- Pharmacy computer and IT skills
- Demonstrated ability to prepare reports
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivating with a drive to develop clinical pharmacy services and to motivate/inspire others
Desirable
- Published pharmaceutical research in peer reviewed journals
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).
