Job overview
The Pharmacy Department has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, highly motivated Pharmacist to join the team. As a key member of the Oncology and Aseptic teams you will work directly alongside Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Non-Medical Prescribers, Pharmacy staff and with the wider Healthcare team.
The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering clinical Pharmacy Services to a range of specialties. You will be committed to the provision of highly specialist professional, clinical and scientific information and advice to Multidisciplinary Healthcare staff, patients and carers by using excellent communication and mentoring skills. The role requires strong prioritisation and time management skills to enable you to work efficiently and effectively as part of the wider healthcare team. You will have the highest level of commitment to patient safety and be dedicated to delivering outstanding medicines management.
The Oncology and Aseptic Pharmacy team comprises Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers. You will be a highly valued member of this team and the wider Pharmacy team as well as the Trust Oncology Multidisciplinary team. In addition you will be a role model and mentor for Foundation Pharmacists.
Training and development opportunities are fully supported to enable all staff to achieve their potential. The post includes a weekly late duty and participation in the on-call, weekend and bank holiday rota.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
* To work as an authorised pharmacist responsible for the supervision of aseptic processes and product approval.
* Supporting the clinical Pharmacy service to the specialist oncology support ward areas.
* To act as an Authorised Pharmacist.
* To actively assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, quality systems, internal audits and improvements within the Aseptic unit.
* To tutor Pre-Registration Pharmacy graduates and undertake multidisciplinary teaching and supervision of less experienced Pharmacists, Technicians and students.
* To work within the clinical pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe and clinically effective use of medicines for oncology and haematology patients on the inpatient ward and outpatient chemotherapy unit.
* To work closely with the Quality Management System to make improvements to the aseptic service, including completing and implementing audits, change controls, RCAs, reviewing and writing SOPs and trust guidelines
* To participate in inpatient and outpatient dispensing services.
* To participate in the pharmacy on call, weekend and bank holiday services.
You will be a non-medical independent prescriber or working towards this qualification.
We regret that we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates under 18 years old. If you are 17 years 9 months, you can apply but please be aware we will not be able to start your role until you are 18.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
* Completion of a Master’s degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
* Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council GB or Northern Ireland (GPhC)
* Demonstrable evidence of competence at foundation level practice including medicine and surgery
* Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or satisfactory evidence of equivalent competence as demonstrated within a practice portfolio
Desirable criteria
* Demonstrable evidence of competence at foundation level practice in a further clinical area
* Good Clinical Practice Certificate – clinical trials
* Current Basic Life Support training
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Able to utilise a variety of pharmacy computer systems
* Demonstrates ability to meet service targets
Desirable criteria
* Reports on data regarding service provision
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
* A minimum of two years post-registration experience in pharmacy
* Demonstrates a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice
Desirable criteria
* Qualified as an independent non-medical prescriber
* Identifies areas where non-doctor prescribing may be applicable to specialist practice
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of providing clinical pharmacy services
* Understands pharmacy priorities
* Demonstrates awareness of good distribution practice
* Demonstrates Foundation clinical knowledge and skills
* Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice
* Demonstrates experience of clinical reasoning and judgement in practice
* Experience in delivering educational material to junior colleagues
* Experience in mentoring and coaching
* Experience in clinical audit and implementation of outcomes
* Implements the findings of pharmacy practice research
* Demonstrates awareness of how research evidence is produced and distributed
* Identifies own training needs
* Maintains a portfolio of practice
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy setting
* Experience of working as authorised pharmacist in aseptics services
* Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills
* Experience in clinical trials and GCP
* Understanding of Trust and pharmacy priorities
* Experience in delivering education and training within pharmacy
* Experience of electronic prescribing and medicines administration
* Demonstrates awareness of research evidence in clinical practice
* Participation in pharmacy practice research and implements relevant findings
* Meets own training needs
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Adheres to legal standards and demonstrates knowledge of medicines legislation
* Understands pharmacy priorities
* Able to organise own workload
* Ability to evaluate quality of own work
* Collects data regarding service provision
* Demonstrates initiative
* Able to work without direct supervision
* Able to identify and prioritise clinical workload for team
* Identifies appropriate therapeutic options
* Evidence of ability to influence prescribing practice
* Ability to communicate in a verbal or written manner with patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
* Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex information effectively
* Maintains standards of patient care
* Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the principles of clinical governance
* Demonstrable participation in clinical audit
* Demonstrates ability to work under pressure
* Demonstrates ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Displays honesty and integrity, is aware of ethical dilemmas relating to medicines use, and respects confidentiality
* Demonstrates good timekeeping
* Able to participate in the out of hours on-call service
* Able to work flexibly on rostered weekday late duties, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
Desirable criteria
* Experience with electronic prescribing and medicines administration
* Experience in co-ordinating the day-to-day practice activities of others
* Identifies appropriate measures of service
* Ability to utilise presentation, spreadsheet and database software packages to support the work of the clinical pharmacy team
* Ability to work autonomously
* Demonstrates the ability to identify and manage risks
* Demonstrates ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options
* Ability to communicate in a verbal or written manner and influence patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
* Enhances standards of patient care
* Ability to implement audit outcomes
* Demonstrates ability to achieve desired outcomes in the face of unavoidable work pressures
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
* Demonstrates the ability to deliver a clinical pharmacy service
* Awareness of models of non-doctor prescribing
* Meets expected levels of practice as defined by others
Desirable criteria
* Identifies areas for practice improvements
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrates an awareness of patient safety concerns
* Experience in supporting financial monitoring and formulary management for medicines optimisation
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.