Specialist Pharmacist Cancer Services

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Job Advert: Specialist Pharmacist Cancer Services

Location: Worcestershire Royal Hospital Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Ref: [Job Reference Number]

About Us: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to providing outstanding, high-quality, and integrated healthcare for the people of Worcestershire and beyond. We strive to be the major provider of acute and specialist services, with a strong reputation for reliability and excellence in patient care.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Specialist Pharmacist to join our Cancer Services team at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. This Band 8 role involves delivering comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to oncology and haematology patients, ensuring safe and appropriate chemotherapy regimens, and contributing to the overall management of cancer services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist clinical advice and pharmaceutical care to oncology, haematology, and palliative care patients.
• Substantiate and communicate clinical pharmacy recommendations, ensuring chemotherapy regimens are safe and aligned with standard protocols or clinical trials.
• Assist in the implementation of protocol guidelines for drug doses and treatment regimens.
• Support the Lead Specialist Pharmacist in ensuring adherence to good manufacturing practices, medicines legislation, and quality management systems.
• Supervise and train junior pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacy graduates, and pharmacy students.
• Manage the accurate and timely dispensing of medicines, including preparing chemotherapy injections and infusions.
• Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and pharmacy service development plans.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in clinical pharmacy within oncology or haematology settings.
• Strong knowledge of chemotherapy regimens, protocols, and safety procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice and substantiate recommendations.
• Experience in supervising and training junior staff.
• Ability to manage complex pharmaceutical issues and adhere to high standards of quality and compliance.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in working with clinical trials and managing supply pathways for high-cost drugs.
• Familiarity with NHS England standard operating procedures, NICE guidelines, and cancer drug commissioning arrangements.
• Previous involvement in quality management and risk assessment within aseptic services.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive working environment within a leading NHS Trust.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a significant impact on patient care in a highly specialized field.

Our Vision and Values: At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, we are dedicated to upholding our vision of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare. Our core values include reliability, proactive service, collaborative teamwork, and continuous improvement. We encourage a work culture that reflects these values and promotes excellence in every aspect of our service.

How to Apply: To join our team as a Specialist Pharmacist Cancer Services, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. For further details or to discuss the position, please contact Olatunbosun.aina@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

Closing Date: TBC Interviews: TBC

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPHc registration
• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy and a masters degree is desirable

Desirable

• Experience in working with clinical trials and managing supply pathways for high-cost drugs.
• Familiarity with NHS England standard operating procedures, NICE guidelines, and cancer drug commissioning arrangements.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in clinical pharmacy within oncology or haematology settings.
• Strong knowledge of chemotherapy regimens, protocols, and safety procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice and substantiate recommendations.
• Experience in supervising and training junior staff.

Desirable

• Experience in working with clinical trials and managing supply pathways for high-cost drugs.
• Familiarity with NHS England standard operating procedures, NICE guidelines, and cancer drug commissioning arrangements.
• Previous involvement in quality management and risk assessment within aseptic 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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1DD

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)