NHS
Job title:
Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology & Haematology)
Company
NHS
Job description
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 jobThe 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 [email protected] 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 usOriginally 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 youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersDate posted09 February 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience Competitive Depending on Experience with Excellent BenefitsContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberE0115-25-0028Job locationsLondon Bridge Hospital27 Tooley StreetLondonSE1 2PRJob descriptionJob 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 descriptionJob 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- 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)
Expected salary
Location
South East London
Job date
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:02:22 GMT
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