Do you have a passion for Cancer services? Would you be interested in working alongside the Haematology and Oncology teams as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and dynamic Band 8a Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Department at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will join an experienced team of specialist cancer and preparative services pharmacy staff who provide a comprehensive service to haematology and oncology patients across the Trust. The ideal candidate needs to have knowledge and experience of clinical pharmacy service provision within the specialities of Haematology and Oncology and experience in the provision of Aseptic Services, but we are able to accept applications from aspiring Band 8a pharmacists that are willing to undergo further training to reach the desired level as part of a Band 7 to 8a STEP programme.
Main duties of the job
You will support the Principal Pharmacist - Cancer Services and the Principal Pharmacist – Aseptic Services & QA, to deliver a specialist Pharmacy Service to patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatments.
You will be responsible for leading and developing the clinical pharmacy service for patients requiring systemic anticancer therapies within the Haematology and Oncology Division.
You will have the opportunity to work as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber to support the provision of systemic anticancer treatments to Haematology and Oncology patients.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what’s available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential criteria
1. MPharm or equivalent academic qualification
2. Current membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
3. Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e. Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
Desirable criteria
4. Advanced training in preparative services including work in an aseptic unit, use of isolators and quality assurance.
5. Pharmacist Independent Non-medical prescriber (or willing to work towards completion)
Knowledge and Training
Essential criteria
6. Clinical Oncology and Haematology knowledge
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Extensive hospital (secondary care) experience
8. Experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy services to oncology and haematology patients
9. Experience providing clinical pharmacy services to critically ill patients requiring parenteral nutrition
10. Experience in prescription verification, in process checks and final check/release of chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products.
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