Bank Oncology Pharmacist

Spire Healthcare Ltd

The closing date is 12 May 2025

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Job summary

To provide an exemplary pharmacy service in accordance with current legislation accepted professional and ethical standards and clinical requirements. To be responsible for leading, managing and delivering the specialist pharmacy service of oncology. To provide advice and support to consultants, other clinicians and patients ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines. To advise the hospital and its departments on the safe management of medicines.

Main duties of the job

To provide an exemplary pharmacy service in accordance with current legislation accepted professional and ethical standards and clinical requirements. To be responsible for leading, managing and delivering the specialist pharmacy service of oncology. To provide advice and support to consultants, other clinicians and patients ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines. To advise the hospital and its departments on the safe management of medicines, ensuring compliance with current legislation and professional standards. To promote a multidisciplinary, patient focused approach to the delivery of an efficient, high quality healthcare service. Who we're looking for:

About us

Spire Hartswood Hospital is a well-established provider of private hospital treatments. We provide comprehensive diagnostic services and treatments in a comfortable and relaxed private hospital environment. You can get fast access to expert consultants who can provide you with personalised treatments and aftercare. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

22562

Job locations

Eagle Way, Great Warley, Warley, Brentwood CM13 3LE

Brentwood

CM13 3LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Oncology Pharmacist/Hartswood/Bank/Ad-Hoc Shifts Spire Hartswood Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an Oncology Pharmacist to join the bank team. Spire Hartswood Hospital is a well-established provider of private hospital treatments. We provide comprehensive diagnostic services and treatments in a comfortable and relaxed private hospital environment. You can get fast access to expert consultants who can provide you with personalised treatments and aftercare. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities:

  • To provide an exemplary pharmacy service in accordance with current legislation accepted professional and ethical standards and clinical requirements.
  • To be responsible for leading, managing and delivering the specialist pharmacy service of oncology.
  • To provide advice and support to consultants, other clinicians and patients ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines.
  • To advise the hospital and its departments on the safe management of medicines, ensuring compliance with current legislation and professional standards.
  • To promote a multidisciplinary, patient focused approach to the delivery of an efficient, high quality healthcare service.
    • Who we're looking for:
  • Degree (BSc/MSc Hons)
  • Current member of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient requirements
  • Worked in a pharmacy.
  • Highly specialist knowledge through a diploma in clinical pharmacy and/or acquired through training and experience, particularly in the field of oncology.
  • Competence across a range of pharmaceutical subjects supported by experience in clinical practise
  • Experience of working within an independent sector hospital pharmacy department.
  • Experience of working with cytotoxic medicines and preparing chemotherapy.
    • Bank Benefits:
  • Bank colleagues are paid weekly
  • We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
  • Access to Spire Healthcare pension
  • Access to Blue Light Card discounts
  • Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'
  • Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'
  • Free uniform
  • Free DBS
  • Full induction, including mandatory training updates
  • Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
  • Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
    • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Oncology Pharmacist/Hartswood/Bank/Ad-Hoc Shifts Spire Hartswood Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an Oncology Pharmacist to join the bank team. Spire Hartswood Hospital is a well-established provider of private hospital treatments. We provide comprehensive diagnostic services and treatments in a comfortable and relaxed private hospital environment. You can get fast access to expert consultants who can provide you with personalised treatments and aftercare. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities:

  • To provide an exemplary pharmacy service in accordance with current legislation accepted professional and ethical standards and clinical requirements.
  • To be responsible for leading, managing and delivering the specialist pharmacy service of oncology.
  • To provide advice and support to consultants, other clinicians and patients ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines.
  • To advise the hospital and its departments on the safe management of medicines, ensuring compliance with current legislation and professional standards.
  • To promote a multidisciplinary, patient focused approach to the delivery of an efficient, high quality healthcare service.
    • Who we're looking for:
  • Degree (BSc/MSc Hons)
  • Current member of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient requirements
  • Worked in a pharmacy.
  • Highly specialist knowledge through a diploma in clinical pharmacy and/or acquired through training and experience, particularly in the field of oncology.
  • Competence across a range of pharmaceutical subjects supported by experience in clinical practise
  • Experience of working within an independent sector hospital pharmacy department.
  • Experience of working with cytotoxic medicines and preparing chemotherapy.
    • Bank Benefits:
  • Bank colleagues are paid weekly
  • We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
  • Access to Spire Healthcare pension
  • Access to Blue Light Card discounts
  • Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'
  • Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'
  • Free uniform
  • Free DBS
  • Full induction, including mandatory training updates
  • Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
  • Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
    • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Degree (BSc/MSc Hons)
    • Current member of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
    • Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient requirements
    • Worked in a pharmacy.
    • Highly specialist knowledge through a diploma in clinical pharmacy and/or acquired through training and experience, particularly in the field of oncology.
    • Competence across a range of pharmaceutical subjects supported by experience in clinical practise
    • Experience of working within an independent sector hospital pharmacy department.
    • Experience of working with cytotoxic medicines and preparing chemotherapy.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Degree (BSc/MSc Hons)
    • Current member of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
    • Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient requirements
    • Worked in a pharmacy.
    • Highly specialist knowledge through a diploma in clinical pharmacy and/or acquired through training and experience, particularly in the field of oncology.
    • Competence across a range of pharmaceutical subjects supported by experience in clinical practise
    • Experience of working within an independent sector hospital pharmacy department.
    • Experience of working with cytotoxic medicines and preparing chemotherapy.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Degree (BSc/MSc Hons)
    • Current member of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
    • Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient requirements
    • Worked in a pharmacy.
    • Highly specialist knowledge through a diploma in clinical pharmacy and/or acquired through training and experience, particularly in the field of oncology.
    • Competence across a range of pharmaceutical subjects supported by experience in clinical practise
    • Experience of working within an independent sector hospital pharmacy department.
    • Experience of working with cytotoxic medicines and preparing chemotherapy.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Degree (BSc/MSc Hons)
    • Current member of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
    • Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient requirements
    • Worked in a pharmacy.
    • Highly specialist knowledge through a diploma in clinical pharmacy and/or acquired through training and experience, particularly in the field of oncology.
    • Competence across a range of pharmaceutical subjects supported by experience in clinical practise
    • Experience of working within an independent sector hospital pharmacy department.
    • Experience of working with cytotoxic medicines and preparing chemotherapy.

    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

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Eagle Way, Great Warley, Warley, Brentwood CM13 3LE

    Brentwood

    CM13 3LE


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Eagle Way, Great Warley, Warley, Brentwood CM13 3LE

    Brentwood

    CM13 3LE


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    Carly Dack

    Carly.Dack@spirehealthcare.com

    +447850725333

    Date posted

    11 April 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Bank

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    22562

    Job locations

    Eagle Way, Great Warley, Warley, Brentwood CM13 3LE

    Brentwood

    CM13 3LE


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