Job summary
Were looking for a Senior Specialist Clinical Oncology and Haematology Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at the London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding by the CQC.
London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK's largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care. Spread over three main buildings and five outpatient centres, it is home to a number of specialist units and teams across a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedic, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will participate in the delivery, management and development of a high quality, proactive, cost effective, safe and responsive patient-centric systemic anti-cancer (SACT) pharmacy service at London Bridge Hospital: Private Care at Guys. You will work also have the opportunity to work closely with (& at times deputise for) the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology and other members of our multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that our patients are able to safely access the very latest treatments in oncology and haematology.
Please email nhung.tran@hcahealthcare.co.ukto request for a copy of the full job description.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
About us
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist youll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be the senior specialist pharmacist in Oncology/Haematology.
- To participate and assist the Lead Pharmacist in the daily running of all areas of the pharmacy department, including the aseptic unit, dispensary, outpatients, inpatients, clinical verification of SACT, e-Prescribing, protocol governance and clinical audit.
- To ensure all services provided encompass the principles of best practice, are in accordance with national guidelines and, as far as possible, reflect the needs of the prescribers.
- To provide a safe and patient-focused clinical pharmacy service to all patients, staff and practitioners. This includes undertaking medicines reconciliation, assessing pharmaceutical needs, assessing and facilitating the use of Patients Own Drugs, ensuring appropriate drug supply, reporting any clinical incidents as necessary and developing strategies to improve safe medicine use and management.
- To participate in discharge planning, patient counselling, patient medication reviews and provision of medicines information to all patients within London Bridge Hospital.
- To be responsible for the clinical verification of electronic orders of parenteral and oral SACT alongside the resident medical officer team and nurses adopting a multidisciplinary approach in a safe, accurate and effective manner.
- To assist with managing and leading a team within Pharmacy to ensure that objectives are met to ensure service delivery.
- To raise the profile of the pharmacy department both within and outside the company by forging links where appropriate with external groups/institutions and if required participate in appropriate internal/corporate forums.
- To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Oncology/Haematology Services when required.
- To assist in providing an outpatient pharmacy and dispensary service and participate in the responsible pharmacist duties/rota, ensuring safe and effective running of the pharmacy in relation to the sale and supply of medicines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be the senior specialist pharmacist in Oncology/Haematology.
- To participate and assist the Lead Pharmacist in the daily running of all areas of the pharmacy department, including the aseptic unit, dispensary, outpatients, inpatients, clinical verification of SACT, e-Prescribing, protocol governance and clinical audit.
- To ensure all services provided encompass the principles of best practice, are in accordance with national guidelines and, as far as possible, reflect the needs of the prescribers.
- To provide a safe and patient-focused clinical pharmacy service to all patients, staff and practitioners. This includes undertaking medicines reconciliation, assessing pharmaceutical needs, assessing and facilitating the use of Patients Own Drugs, ensuring appropriate drug supply, reporting any clinical incidents as necessary and developing strategies to improve safe medicine use and management.
- To participate in discharge planning, patient counselling, patient medication reviews and provision of medicines information to all patients within London Bridge Hospital.
- To be responsible for the clinical verification of electronic orders of parenteral and oral SACT alongside the resident medical officer team and nurses adopting a multidisciplinary approach in a safe, accurate and effective manner.
- To assist with managing and leading a team within Pharmacy to ensure that objectives are met to ensure service delivery.
- To raise the profile of the pharmacy department both within and outside the company by forging links where appropriate with external groups/institutions and if required participate in appropriate internal/corporate forums.
- To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Oncology/Haematology Services when required.
- To assist in providing an outpatient pharmacy and dispensary service and participate in the responsible pharmacist duties/rota, ensuring safe and effective running of the pharmacy in relation to the sale and supply of medicines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent (essential)
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
- Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards (essential, post-registration)
- Previous experience of working in Oncology
- Practical experience in an Aseptic Production Unit & GMP (essential)
Desirable
- Mosaiq, BD Cato, Meditech knowledge (desirable)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent (essential)
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
- Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards (essential, post-registration)
- Previous experience of working in Oncology
- Practical experience in an Aseptic Production Unit & GMP (essential)
Desirable
- Mosaiq, BD Cato, Meditech knowledge (desirable)
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).
