To provide a high quality, safe and patient focused clinical pharmacy service to the cancer services speciality, including work with patients in inpatient, day case and outpatient settings.
To support leadership within the Eastern cancer pharmacist clinical pharmacy team.
Clinically review Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) prescriptions including Clinical Trials.
To support the role of Pharmacist non-medical prescribing in cancer services.
To participate in the wider pharmacy service and its development in response to patient care needs.
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Job summary
This post provides a unique opportunity for an appropriately skilled individual to work as a specialist cancer services pharmacist at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on a fixed term 8 month maternity cover contract.
The post holder will support pharmaceutical care across Cancer Services (oncology and haematology) and provide leadership within the Eastern cancer services pharmacy team which includes seven cancer services clinical pharmacists and two specialist medicines management technicians. Together the team provides oncology and haematology ward support, Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) verification, clinical trial SACT verification, and JACIE accredited transplant service support. The team works closely with the multi-disciplinary cancer services team including doctors, nurses and non-medical prescribers.
The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required. For more information on the Job Description please view the attachment linked to the advert.
More detail about the role
We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who is able to work both independently and effectively as part of our team. The candidate would need to support leadership within the cancer services pharmacy team and work with the team to ensure the timely verification of SACT for our main and outreach sites.
The candidate will have excellent organisation and planning skills and will be required to support governance and policy development within cancer services. The candidate will be a component user of the Beacon prescribing module of EPIC and the role will include assisting with the generation of new SACT treatment protocols.
As valued members of the cancer services team, and with plenty of scope to develop in the role, our pharmacists enjoy a high level of job satisfaction.
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week. Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include on-call, late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.
This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
This is a fixed term contract until 28/02/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.