Job Summary
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is a tertiary referral Cancer Centre with five outpatient day case units, four inpatient wards and many outpatient clinics. The cancer pharmacists at UHB are well integrated into all aspects of this service, including ward pharmacy activities, day unit responsibilities and several different pharmacist‑led clinics. We have close links with the School of Pharmacy at University of Birmingham and have a strong track record in delivering and supporting educational and research activities.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
* Ensure safe and effective provision of clinical pharmacy services to cancer patients on the day units and wards.
* Lead and develop clinical pharmacy services in oncology or haematology.
* Manage and supervise Cancer Services pharmacists, overseeing performance, education and training and their professional development.
* Provide medicines financial oversight to a directorate.
* Contribute to clinical audits, research trials, and service evaluations.
* Support education and training of pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals.
* Work independently as a pharmacist in clinics.
Qualifications
Essential
* 4 year vocational Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
* Post‑graduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent experience
* Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Willingness to work towards non‑medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
* Working towards Level I Faculty Membership with the RPS
* Non‑medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
* Significant post‑registration hospital pharmacy experience in oncology
* Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in oncology
* Demonstrates good knowledge of oncology and current issues
* Previous participation in a multidisciplinary team
* Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care
* Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills
* Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF
* Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries
* Able to work with drug budget information
Desirable
* Experience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals or patients
* Ability to manage budgets and deliver on cost improvement programmes
* Previous involvement in clinical trials
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Able to use initiative and work without supervision when necessary
* Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
* IT and presentation skills and report writing
* Time management skills
* Organisational skills
* Negotiating skills
Desirable
* Good teaching and presentation skills (variety of methods, individual and small & large groups)
* Experience as a trainer
* Experience of supervision, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback
Legal and Regulatory Requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered.
Benefits
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: 8a
* Salary: £57,528.00 to £64,750.00 yearly
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑Time, Flexible Working
* Job locations: Trustwide
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