Pharmacist

NHS Professionals Limited

The closing date is 31 March 2025

Job summary

We are thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and driven Band 8a Advanced Pharmacist Cancer and Haematology to become a valued member of our dynamic, patient-focused team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is highly motivated, and has a natural ability to stay organised while managing multiple priorities, this role could be the perfect fit for you. We are looking for an individual with a positive, 'can-do' attitude who is eager to contribute to improving patient care and outcomes. As part of our dedicated team, you will be given the chance to make a real impact while developing professionally in a supportive and forward-thinking setting. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare delivery and be part of something truly rewarding!

Main duties of the job

Collaborate with senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team, and management representatives to achieve shared objectives aimed at enhancing pharmacy services for cancer patients.

Provide clinical pharmacy support during consultant ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, prescribing meetings, and other areas as agreed with the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services.

Serve as a prescribing pharmacist for cancer patients under the supervision of the Lead Cancer Clinicians and Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services.

Ensure the safe, clinically effective, and cost-efficient use of medications in compliance with Trust policies, standard operating procedures, and relevant medicines legislation.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Date posted

13 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£30 to £35 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0042-25-79946

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Collaborate with senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team, and management representatives to achieve shared objectives aimed at enhancing pharmacy services for cancer patients.

Provide clinical pharmacy support during consultant ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, prescribing meetings, and other areas as agreed with the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services.

Serve as a prescribing pharmacist for cancer patients under the supervision of the Lead Cancer Clinicians and Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services.

Ensure the safe, clinically effective, and cost-efficient use of medications in compliance with Trust policies, standard operating procedures, and relevant medicines legislation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Collaborate with senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team, and management representatives to achieve shared objectives aimed at enhancing pharmacy services for cancer patients.

Provide clinical pharmacy support during consultant ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, prescribing meetings, and other areas as agreed with the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services.

Serve as a prescribing pharmacist for cancer patients under the supervision of the Lead Cancer Clinicians and Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services.

Ensure the safe, clinically effective, and cost-efficient use of medications in compliance with Trust policies, standard operating procedures, and relevant medicines legislation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A Pharmacy degree (Masters or Bachelors)
  • Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Postgraduate Clinical Diploma and/or equivalent clinical experience
  • Completed Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing course
  • Extensive, proven clinical hospital experience
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas: Oncology, Haematology, or Aseptic Services
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A Pharmacy degree (Masters or Bachelors)
  • Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Postgraduate Clinical Diploma and/or equivalent clinical experience
  • Completed Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing course
  • Extensive, proven clinical hospital experience
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas: Oncology, Haematology, or 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).

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Kinnari Patel

kinnari.patel@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

03330144370

Date posted

13 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£30 to £35 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0042-25-79946

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8AL


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