Job summary
Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer Services
Department: Pharmacy
Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
Join the Thriving Pharmacy Team at MKUH!
Embark on a dynamic journey with us at MKUH as we undergo unprecedented growth, expanding our influence in the healthcare landscape.
Picture yourself in the heart of innovation - our Pharmacy team is buzzing with energy, having recently unveiled a state-of-the-art Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit within our Cancer Centre.Seize the Opportunity!
We're thrilled to announce a rare career development opportunity for a talented pharmacist with a passion for cancer care. We're on the lookout for an exceptional band 7 Specialist Pharmacists for Cancer Services to join our pharmacy service.
What Awaits You:As a key player, you'll join a specialized team providing clinical and pharmaceutical support to our Haematology and Oncology units, contributing significantly to the overall mission of our Pharmacy Cancer service.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:Tejal Gorasia - tejal.gorasia@mkuh.nhs.uk. 01908 995741 orAlia Al-Mahdi - alia.al-mahdi@mkuh.nhs.uk. 01908 995724
Interview Date: 6th June 2024
Main duties of the job
Are You the One We're Looking For?Do you have the passion, skills, and dedication to elevate the standard of care for our cancer patients? If you're ready to not just meet but exceed the challenges of this role, contributing to the continuous evolution of our services, then we can't wait to welcome you aboard!
What You'll Do:Partnering with Specialist Pharmacists for Cancer Services, you'll spearhead the management of all medication needs for our Oncology and Haematology patients. Your responsibilities include delivering ward-based clinical pharmacy services, supporting the cancer centre pharmacy, and seizing opportunities to mentor junior staff. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to dive into quality improvement, lead audit initiatives, and champion medicines optimization and safety.
To support the Cancer CSU in delivering a consistently high-quality patient care and pharmacy service.
To facilitate and support the efficient and cost-effective use of medicines within Cancer CSU
To comply with Trust and Pharmacy Procedures, Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Risk Management.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why Us:Be part of a collaborative dream team comprising experienced pharmacists, dedicated pharmacy technicians, and an expansive pharmacy network. Your pivotal role will shape and enhance pharmaceutical services for cancer patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
To practice in compliance with the General Pharmaceutical Council code of professional conduct within scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for own decisions, actions, and omissions.
To demonstrate a critical understanding of broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and within the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty, and incomplete information.
To assist the Accountable Pharmacist in the provision and development of technical and aseptic services within the trust. Main duties will include:
- To train as an authorised Pharmacist to check and release made and/or dispensed chemotherapy items from the aseptic unit.
- To comply with Standard operating procedures to maintain a high-quality environment for making aseptic products.
To contribute to the planning and future development of all aspects of haematology, oncology and aseptic services at Milton Keynes General Hospital.
To support the agreed strategy, aims and objectives for provision of pharmacy services liaising with both pharmacy and directorate teams.
To contribute to the departmental education & training programme. Main duties will include:
Assisting with the competency-based training of junior pharmacy staff
Contributing to the development of training packages for junior staff
Participating in the departmental teaching commitments
To contribute to the training of pharmacy, medical, nursing staff and other healthcare workers.
To contribute to the ward-based training of pre-registration pharmacists and pre-registration technicians
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why Us:Be part of a collaborative dream team comprising experienced pharmacists, dedicated pharmacy technicians, and an expansive pharmacy network. Your pivotal role will shape and enhance pharmaceutical services for cancer patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
To practice in compliance with the General Pharmaceutical Council code of professional conduct within scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for own decisions, actions, and omissions.
To demonstrate a critical understanding of broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and within the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty, and incomplete information.
To assist the Accountable Pharmacist in the provision and development of technical and aseptic services within the trust. Main duties will include:
- To train as an authorised Pharmacist to check and release made and/or dispensed chemotherapy items from the aseptic unit.
- To comply with Standard operating procedures to maintain a high-quality environment for making aseptic products.
To contribute to the planning and future development of all aspects of haematology, oncology and aseptic services at Milton Keynes General Hospital.
To support the agreed strategy, aims and objectives for provision of pharmacy services liaising with both pharmacy and directorate teams.
To contribute to the departmental education & training programme. Main duties will include:
Assisting with the competency-based training of junior pharmacy staff
Contributing to the development of training packages for junior staff
Participating in the departmental teaching commitments
To contribute to the training of pharmacy, medical, nursing staff and other healthcare workers.
To contribute to the ward-based training of pre-registration pharmacists and pre-registration technicians
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MPharm Degree (or equivalent)
- Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Evidence of CPD (in line with GPhC requirements)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Hospital Pharmacy Practice
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
- Experience of audit work
- Experience of Medicines Information
Desirable
- Evidence of broad clinical experience
- Experience in cancer services
- Evidence of influencing medicines use to optimise care and help clinicians manage expenditure
- Evidence of experience managing prioritisation in relation to the use of new drugs and new uses for drugs
Personal and people development
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of CPD to meet GPhC standards
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of team working
- Evidence of effective and timely project delivery
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Flexible, Polite and Courteous
- Dedicated Professional attitude
- Initiative and common sense
- Ability and willingness to take responsibility for own actions and lead when required, including when on call
Skills
Essential
- Effective and safe pharmaceutical skills
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates initiative especially in relation to problem solving
- Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unexpected demands
Desirable
- Ability to plan, prioritize and organize self and others
- Evidence of understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
- Good negotiation skills
- Previous experience of supervising staff
- Good presentation skills
- Report writing
- Problem solving
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MPharm Degree (or equivalent)
- Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Evidence of CPD (in line with GPhC requirements)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Hospital Pharmacy Practice
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
- Experience of audit work
- Experience of Medicines Information
Desirable
- Evidence of broad clinical experience
- Experience in cancer services
- Evidence of influencing medicines use to optimise care and help clinicians manage expenditure
- Evidence of experience managing prioritisation in relation to the use of new drugs and new uses for drugs
Personal and people development
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of CPD to meet GPhC standards
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of team working
- Evidence of effective and timely project delivery
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Flexible, Polite and Courteous
- Dedicated Professional attitude
- Initiative and common sense
- Ability and willingness to take responsibility for own actions and lead when required, including when on call
Skills
Essential
- Effective and safe pharmaceutical skills
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates initiative especially in relation to problem solving
- Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unexpected demands
Desirable
- Ability to plan, prioritize and organize self and others
- Evidence of understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
- Good negotiation skills
- Previous experience of supervising staff
- Good presentation skills
- Report writing
- Problem solving
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).
