Description
Oncology Pharmacist
Springfield Hospital
Full Time - Hours
Fixed Term Contract ending April 2027
Springfield Hospital opened in 1987 and is one of Essex’s leading private hospitals. It is a 64-bedded hospital all with ensuite facilities, with parent and child rooms, a 14-bed Day unit and a high dependency unit.
The role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated and experienced Oncology Pharmacist to join Springfield Hospital. The successful Oncology Pharmacist will be expected to take ownership of the service and to work closely with the Pharmacy Manager to deliver excellent levels of service to patients.
As the Oncology Pharmacist, you will work within a team of Pharmacists and Technicians providing clinical, technical and prescribing support to the hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Collaborate with Consultants to produce and review new SACT protocols, working alongside the Lead Cancer Pharmacist and peers from other hospitals.
2. Verify prescriptions for SACT and supportive treatments.
3. Oversee the ordering, storage, supply, and billing of SACT; support staff training and accreditation; review and develop related procedures.
4. Provide specialist input into patient information and communication regarding SACT treatment.
5. Support and train staff in the use of the hospital’s SACT EPMA system.
6. Assist in implementing corporate SACT policies, procedures, and training programmes within the hospital.
7. Contribute to the development of cancer pharmacy services and staff.
8. Review SACT audits, incidents, and usage data to ensure safe and cost-effective treatment.
9. Collaborate with cancer services pharmacists across hospitals and represent Rivers Hospital on the SACT Committee.
10. Provide pharmacist cover outside of cancer services when required.
What you will bring with you:
11. Clinical pharmacy services in haematology/oncology within secondary care.
12. Appraisal of new medicines.
13. Delivery of training to pharmacy staff.
14. Experience in audit and incident review.
Preferred Experience
15. Training delivery to cancer services pharmacy staff.
16. Appraisal of new SACT.
17. Familiarity with EPMA systems.
18. Peer review experience in cancer pharmacy services.
Essential Education and Capabilities
19. MPharm or equivalent.
20. GPhC registered pharmacist.
21. Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy ( Certificate or Diploma).
22. BOPA SACT Verification Passport.
23. Member of BOPA.
24. Awareness of resources supporting SACT services.
25. Understanding of cancer standards relevant to pharmacy.
Benefits
26. 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
27. Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
28. Private Pension (up to 5% matched after qualifying period)
29. Flexible shift patterns (where possible)
30. Enhanced Parental Leave Policies
31. Private Healthcare (includes online GP)
32. Life Assurance
33. Free Training & Development via Ramsay Academy
34. Free On-site Parking (where possible)
35. Subsidised Staff Restaurant (where possible)
36. Over 8,000 discounts via benefits portal
37. Discounted cinema tickets via dedicated portal
38. Access to Blue Light Card Scheme