Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of
the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of
around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track
record of success.
As a pharmacy service we pride ourselves in working at the
leading edge of clinical pharmacy practice and medicines management with our
teams achieving national recognition for innovative, high-quality patient care.
One of our Cancer Pharmacists has moved to a Consultant
post, meaning we are looking for a reliable and forward thinking Senior Cancer
Services Pharmacist to join the CDDFT team.
The post will be based at Darlington Memorial
Hospital working in the Aseptic Unit supporting the provision of chemotherapy
to three locations around the region, with the potential for future outpatient
chemotherapy clinics.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work as part of our Pharmacy Cancer
Services team based in the Darlington Aseptic Unit in the Pharmacy Department.
They will be the lead for training rotational and foundation
year pharmacists during their time working in the unit.
The role includes in-depth clinical screening of new
chemotherapy patients, screening cancer prescriptions and releasing aseptically
prepared items from the S10 Aseptic Unit. The Trust supplies chemotherapy to 3
different locations, and works with clinicians from both James Cook University
Hospital and Newcastle University Teaching Hospitals using the ChemoCare
prescribing system.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will help lead and manage a team of pharmacy
staff and is responsible for managing the delivery of safe, effective and
efficient pharmacy and medicines management services to a defined group of
patients and service users
To act as an Authorised Pharmacist providing supervision of
the Aseptic Unit
To provide and support the delivery and development of
pharmacy and medicine management services within the trust, including
involvement in research and audit
To maintain and develop a portfolio of personal clinical
activity within the trust at a level commensurate with an advanced pharmacist.
To lead on education and training for pharmacists in the
Cancer Services team
To provide expert advice in their specialist field to all
members of the directorate, the Trust and the wider health economy.
To employ models of practice that recognises the needs of
patients and carers whilst maintaining practice that is embedded in the
principles of risk minimisation and patient safety
To supervise, support and develop other pharmacy staff, in
particular junior pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists, and other Trust
personnel as required
To monitor the practice of other healthcare
providers, including medical staff, to ensure that prescribing and medicines
use is safe and effective for patients. This would include the resolution of
local prescribing issues and contribution to the education and training of clinical
and non-clinical staff to promote safe and effective medicines use within the
trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will help lead and manage a team of pharmacy
staff and is responsible for managing the delivery of safe, effective and
efficient pharmacy and medicines management services to a defined group of
patients and service users
To act as an Authorised Pharmacist providing supervision of
the Aseptic Unit
To provide and support the delivery and development of
pharmacy and medicine management services within the trust, including
involvement in research and audit
To maintain and develop a portfolio of personal clinical
activity within the trust at a level commensurate with an advanced pharmacist.
To lead on education and training for pharmacists in the
Cancer Services team
To provide expert advice in their specialist field to all
members of the directorate, the Trust and the wider health economy.
To employ models of practice that recognises the needs of
patients and carers whilst maintaining practice that is embedded in the
principles of risk minimisation and patient safety
To supervise, support and develop other pharmacy staff, in
particular junior pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists, and other Trust
personnel as required
To monitor the practice of other healthcare
providers, including medical staff, to ensure that prescribing and medicines
use is safe and effective for patients. This would include the resolution of
local prescribing issues and contribution to the education and training of clinical
and non-clinical staff to promote safe and effective medicines use within the
trust.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered as a Practising Pharmacist with the GPhC
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Formal training in Aseptic Services Good understanding of current pharmacy / NHS issues Demonstrable chemotherapy expertise and specialist knowledge.
- Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the clinical situation Good oral and written communication skills Good presentation skills.
- Able to build good relationships with colleagues and influence the practice and behaviours of others in a positive way. Demonstrable prioritisation, organisational, decision- making, time-management and interpersonal skills. Self-motivation and ability to motivate others. Team player
- Desire to develop clinical skills
- Reliable work record
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate an area of expertise within a field of pharmacy practice
- Evidence of active contribution to relevant specialist interest groups Record of research and/or audit and/or scholarly publications
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience to be able to provide highly developed near-patient clinical pharmacy services.
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in all areas of pharmacy practice.
- Experience of developing good multidisciplinary working relationships. Experience of providing directorate pharmacist services e.g. drug cost reports, drug usage reviews, specialist drug information etc. Experience in audit and service development
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team. Experience of providing basic HR support.
- Practice Research experience. Contribution to publications / conference presentations
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent. Relevant post graduate clinical qualification (to at least diploma level). Evidence of CPD and education. Qualified Pharmacist Independent Prescriber or working towards the qualification.
Desirable
- Post graduate Masters qualification in a relevant subject. Post graduate management qualification. Formal qualification in Technical Services
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered as a Practising Pharmacist with the GPhC
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Formal training in Aseptic Services Good understanding of current pharmacy / NHS issues Demonstrable chemotherapy expertise and specialist knowledge.
- Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the clinical situation Good oral and written communication skills Good presentation skills.
- Able to build good relationships with colleagues and influence the practice and behaviours of others in a positive way. Demonstrable prioritisation, organisational, decision- making, time-management and interpersonal skills. Self-motivation and ability to motivate others. Team player
- Desire to develop clinical skills
- Reliable work record
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate an area of expertise within a field of pharmacy practice
- Evidence of active contribution to relevant specialist interest groups Record of research and/or audit and/or scholarly publications
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience to be able to provide highly developed near-patient clinical pharmacy services.
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in all areas of pharmacy practice.
- Experience of developing good multidisciplinary working relationships. Experience of providing directorate pharmacist services e.g. drug cost reports, drug usage reviews, specialist drug information etc. Experience in audit and service development
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team. Experience of providing basic HR support.
- Practice Research experience. Contribution to publications / conference presentations
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent. Relevant post graduate clinical qualification (to at least diploma level). Evidence of CPD and education. Qualified Pharmacist Independent Prescriber or working towards the qualification.
Desirable
- Post graduate Masters qualification in a relevant subject. Post graduate management qualification. Formal qualification in Technical Services
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
