Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated band 7 pharmacist to join the clinical oncology/ haematology pharmacy team at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The team provides a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to oncology/haematology patients (children and young people).
This role is ideal for a band 6 or 7 pharmacist who wants to further develop their clinical skills with support from experienced pharmacists. Paediatric hospital pharmacy or oncology/haematology experience is desirable but not essential as extensive training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to oncology/haematology patients including Systemic Anticancer Chemotherapy (SACT) prescription verification and clinical monitoring.
- Provide professional and clinical supervision in the satellite oncology/haematology pharmacy dispensary.
- Support the operation and development of the Telephone Home Maintenance service
- Provide highly specialised paediatric drug therapy advice to patients/carers, medical and nursing staff and other healthcare professionals
- Provide teaching to pharmacy, nursing and medical staff in specialist areas of clinical practice and supervises less experienced band 6 pharmacists & students.
- Deputise for band 8a advanced pharmacists
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest and busiest children's hospitals in Europe. Our state-of-the-art hospital opened in October 2015.
We have specialist pharmacists embedded within clinical teams as well as an Aseptic Unit, busy out-patient and in-patient dispensaries, medicines information unit and a paediatric focused purchasing.
The Oncology/Haematology Unit is the Principal Treatment Centre for children and young people with cancer from Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales and the Isle of Man. The centre recruits to national and international clinical trials and is a recognised ECMC and ITCC centre for early phase studies.
Our clinical oncology/haematology pharmacy team are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team. The team comprises of pharmacists, a technician and an ATO based on the Oncology/Haematology Unit. The post holder will join this friendly, dedicated, team in the provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service to patients.
The successful candidate will be given a full induction and the pharmacy department supports development; this may include advanced clinical skills, good clinical practice and clinical trials accreditation, an understanding of drug commissioning. These highly desirable skills will be transferrable to other areas of pharmacy practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description attached for details
- Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to oncology/haematology patients including Systemic Anticancer Chemotherapy (SACT) prescription verification and clinical monitoring.
- Provide professional and clinical supervision in the satellite oncology/haematology pharmacy dispensary.
- Support the operation and development of the Telephone Home Maintenance service
- Provide highly specialised paediatric drug therapy advice to patients/carers, medical and nursing staff and other healthcare professionals
- Provide teaching to pharmacy, nursing and medical staff in specialist areas of clinical practice and supervises less experienced band 6 pharmacists & students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description attached for details
- Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to oncology/haematology patients including Systemic Anticancer Chemotherapy (SACT) prescription verification and clinical monitoring.
- Provide professional and clinical supervision in the satellite oncology/haematology pharmacy dispensary.
- Support the operation and development of the Telephone Home Maintenance service
- Provide highly specialised paediatric drug therapy advice to patients/carers, medical and nursing staff and other healthcare professionals
- Provide teaching to pharmacy, nursing and medical staff in specialist areas of clinical practice and supervises less experienced band 6 pharmacists & students.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- pre-registration training
- Master's degree in pharmacy
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Desirable
- Clinical diploma or higher degree
- Accredited tutor for post graduate diploma
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- post registration experience leading to highly developed specialist knowledge
- hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy to a broad range of specialities & ability to provide highly specialist advice
Desirable
- Previous paediatric experience
- Previous experience of clinical oncology /haematology pharmacy
- Experience of training staff
- Experience of clinical trials
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist clinical knowledge
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex facts & apply judgement, including interpreting specialist medicines information
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own work and that of others effectively
- Ability to communicate complex drug related information & communicate with patients/parents
- Up to date CPD portfolio
- Demonstrated word processing skills to input prescription information, produce reports and document medicines information enquiries
- Ability to negotiate positive outcome
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- workload and plan work in advance to meet committee or clinician deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and motivate others
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- pre-registration training
- Master's degree in pharmacy
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Desirable
- Clinical diploma or higher degree
- Accredited tutor for post graduate diploma
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- post registration experience leading to highly developed specialist knowledge
- hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy to a broad range of specialities & ability to provide highly specialist advice
Desirable
- Previous paediatric experience
- Previous experience of clinical oncology /haematology pharmacy
- Experience of training staff
- Experience of clinical trials
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist clinical knowledge
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex facts & apply judgement, including interpreting specialist medicines information
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own work and that of others effectively
- Ability to communicate complex drug related information & communicate with patients/parents
- Up to date CPD portfolio
- Demonstrated word processing skills to input prescription information, produce reports and document medicines information enquiries
- Ability to negotiate positive outcome
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- workload and plan work in advance to meet committee or clinician deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and motivate others
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure
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).
