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Specialist Oncology Pharmacist

Nuffield Health

The closing date is 28 November 2024

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Job summary

Oncology Pharmacist Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital | Fixed Term Contract for one year | Full time Up to £55,770 per annum, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Clinically screen all SACT prescription and process the planning and ordering of treatments for patients. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize pharmaceutical care for oncology patients. Conduct medication reviews and provide personalized pharmaceutical care plans for oncology patients. Manage and review chemotherapy and other oncology-related drug therapies. Ensure the safe and effective use of oncology medications, including dose adjustments and monitoring for potential adverse effects. Advice patients on the use of SACT medications, side effects counselling and supplementary medication. Serve as a resource for healthcare professionals, providing up-to-date information on oncology medications and treatment protocols. Educate patients and caregivers on the proper administration and management of oncology medications. Contribute to the development and maintenance of oncology pharmacy policies, procedures and protocols. Monitor and evaluate the quality and safety of oncology pharmacy services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to enhance patient outcomes. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and meetings. Stay informed about the latest developments in oncology pharmacy practice through ongoing education and training. Actively participate in professional organizations and conferences.

About us

Nuffield Health Oxford Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands.

Date posted

31 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0080114

Job locations

Beech Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7RP United Kingdom

Oxford

OX3 7RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Oncology Pharmacist Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital | Fixed Term Contract for one year | Full time Up to £55,770 per annum, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you. As an Oncology Pharmacist at our Oxford, The Manor Hospital, you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. As an Oncology Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the following: Patient Care:

  • Clinically screen all SACT prescription and process the planning and ordering of treatments for patients.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize pharmaceutical care for oncology patients.
  • Conduct medication reviews and provide personalized pharmaceutical care plans for oncology patients.
    • Medication Management:
  • Manage and review chemotherapy and other oncology-related drug therapies.
  • Ensure the safe and effective use of oncology medications, including dose adjustments and monitoring for potential adverse effects.
  • Advice patients on the use of SACT medications, side effects counselling and supplementary medication.
    • Drug Information and Education:
  • Serve as a resource for healthcare professionals, providing up-to-date information on oncology medications and treatment protocols.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on the proper administration and management of oncology medications.
    • Quality Assurance:
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of oncology pharmacy policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality and safety of oncology pharmacy services.
    • Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and meetings.
    • Continuous Professional Development:
  • Stay informed about the latest developments in oncology pharmacy practice through ongoing education and training.
  • Actively participate in professional organizations and conferences.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme, to expert advice and support for your financial and emotional wellbeing. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Oxford Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Oncology Pharmacist Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital | Fixed Term Contract for one year | Full time Up to £55,770 per annum, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you. As an Oncology Pharmacist at our Oxford, The Manor Hospital, you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. As an Oncology Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the following: Patient Care:

  • Clinically screen all SACT prescription and process the planning and ordering of treatments for patients.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize pharmaceutical care for oncology patients.
  • Conduct medication reviews and provide personalized pharmaceutical care plans for oncology patients.
    • Medication Management:
  • Manage and review chemotherapy and other oncology-related drug therapies.
  • Ensure the safe and effective use of oncology medications, including dose adjustments and monitoring for potential adverse effects.
  • Advice patients on the use of SACT medications, side effects counselling and supplementary medication.
    • Drug Information and Education:
  • Serve as a resource for healthcare professionals, providing up-to-date information on oncology medications and treatment protocols.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on the proper administration and management of oncology medications.
    • Quality Assurance:
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of oncology pharmacy policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality and safety of oncology pharmacy services.
    • Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and meetings.
    • Continuous Professional Development:
  • Stay informed about the latest developments in oncology pharmacy practice through ongoing education and training.
  • Actively participate in professional organizations and conferences.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme, to expert advice and support for your financial and emotional wellbeing. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Oxford Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • You'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

    Experience

    Essential

    • You'll have proven post-qualification experience.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • You'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

    Experience

    Essential

    • You'll have proven post-qualification experience.

    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

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Beech Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7RP United Kingdom

    Oxford

    OX3 7RP


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Beech Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7RP United Kingdom

    Oxford

    OX3 7RP


    Employer's website

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

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Date posted

    31 October 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0080114

    Job locations

    Beech Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7RP United Kingdom

    Oxford

    OX3 7RP


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