Job summary
**Please note, this position is part time for 22.5 hours per week and is offered as either a band 8a role or as a band 7 to 8a career development opportunity with the expectation that the successful candidate will progress into the 8a role within 12 months on successful completion of training**
This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated and forward-thinking Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Aseptics team at Harrogate hospital, where you will work alongside Support Workers, Pharmacy Technicians and fellow Pharmacists. The aseptic facility at Harrogate has just undergone a major refurbishment which has created a state of the art, modern aseptic unit, which includes four brand new pharmaceutical isolators. The facility is set to open fully in the Autumn of 2024, so you would be joining the team at a very exciting time.
You will be responsible for the supply of high risk injectable medicines to the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre and to our Medical Day Unit, ensuring these are clinically appropriate. We have a very strong working relationship with all of our Nurses and Clinicians and our Pharmacy team is very well respected.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to achieving our Team Vision, 'Providing Quality Aseptic Services to Ensure Safe and Effective Patient Care' and to do this you will need to be a good team player and have a real desire to improve patient experience.
Main duties of the job
- You will support the provision of cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies (MABs), centralised intravenous additives (CIVA) and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to patients at the hospital in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
- Working alongside the Lead Pharmacist and Advanced Clinical Pharmacists you will be trained in all clinical aspects of haematology and oncology as well as gaining technical experience in aseptic services.
- You will be involved in providing a specialist service to our haematology/oncology inpatients.
- You will run a Pharmacist-led telephone clinic for patients commencing anti-cancer treatment.
- You will work closely with consultants in clinic reviewing patients on SACT and prescribing their next cycle of SACT as per their treatment plan
- You will be involved with clinical trials and take a lead in the management of any new trials that the Trust becomes involved with.
- As a conscientious, forward thinking individual with attention to detail, you will have input into the development of new treatment protocols and procedures..
- The ability to work as part of a team and good communication and numerical skills, are an essential part of this role.
- The Trust actively supports learning and development and attendance on appropriate training courses is encouraged
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy Aseptics team is a small, close knit team made up of highly motivated support workers, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists all of whom are committed to making a difference to the service that we provide. The team itself sit within the wider pharmacy department and the successful candidate will be working closely with many colleagues across the whole department.
We place a high importance on career development and training opportunities and we are keen to meet candidates with a similar desire to progress.
Please see Job description and Person Specification attached for further information.
Informal enquiries and visits will be most welcome and to arrange this please contact Rebecca Ventress (Lead Pharmacist) or Debbie Ibberson (Advanced Clinical Pharmacist) on 01423 555753.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy Aseptics team is a small, close knit team made up of highly motivated support workers, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists all of whom are committed to making a difference to the service that we provide. The team itself sit within the wider pharmacy department and the successful candidate will be working closely with many colleagues across the whole department.
We place a high importance on career development and training opportunities and we are keen to meet candidates with a similar desire to progress.
Please see Job description and Person Specification attached for further information.
Informal enquiries and visits will be most welcome and to arrange this please contact Rebecca Ventress (Lead Pharmacist) or Debbie Ibberson (Advanced Clinical Pharmacist) on 01423 555753.
Person Specification
Essiental
Essential
- oRegistered Pharmacist
- oPost Graduate Diploma/MSC in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- oSignificant post registration hospital experience or equivalent clinical experience.
Desirable
- oIndependent Prescribing Qualification
- oPost Graduate Diploma/MSC in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- oSignificant and relevant post registration hospital experience or equivalent clinical experience.
- oExperience of working in Aseptics
- oExperience working in Haematology and Oncology
- oExperience in service management, developing guidelines and undertaking audits
- oGCP Certificate and Lead in a clinical trial
- oPTQA qualification
- oExperience with Chemocare prescribing system
Person Specification
Essiental
Essential
- oRegistered Pharmacist
- oPost Graduate Diploma/MSC in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- oSignificant post registration hospital experience or equivalent clinical experience.
Desirable
- oIndependent Prescribing Qualification
- oPost Graduate Diploma/MSC in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- oSignificant and relevant post registration hospital experience or equivalent clinical experience.
- oExperience of working in Aseptics
- oExperience working in Haematology and Oncology
- oExperience in service management, developing guidelines and undertaking audits
- oGCP Certificate and Lead in a clinical trial
- oPTQA qualification
- oExperience with Chemocare prescribing system
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).
