Job overview
1. To clinically verify systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) regimens in accordance with regional sites and in line with BOPA standards for the chemotherapy day units and the inpatient haematology ward.
2. To collaborate with the Lead Pharmacists for Cancer Services to ensure the provision of an effective, efficient, and high quality patient focused clinical pharmacy for all patients.
3. Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide expert haemato-oncology advice, and make suitable, appropriate interventions.
Main duties of the job
4. To obtain the BOPA SACT Passport (if not already held)
5. To clinically verify SACT prescriptions on ARIA, including free-of-charge, early access medicine schemes and clinical trials
6. To provide specialist pharmaceutical information in relation to SACT
7. To support the delivery of the NHS 10 Year Cancer Strategy
8. To work with procurement, pharmacy aseptics and the outpatient pharmacies to ensure timely delivery of SACT and supportive medication
9. To assist the Lead Pharmacists with updating and implementing policy change
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
10. M. Pharm or equivalent (4 years)
11. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Society
12. Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
13. Evidence of continuous professional practice and education, clearly recorded in current professional profile
Desirable criteria
14. Diploma / M.Sc. in Clinical Pharmacy
15. In-house management training
16. Independent prescriber
17. BOPA accreditation/ SACT passport holder
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
18. Experience of managing individuals or a team within pharmacy, such as dispensary or on the ward
19. Advanced communication skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at all levels
20. Ability to present a high level of personal credibility
21. Ability to work as an inspirational leader to pharmacy and other clinical staff, inspiring confidence in others
22. Able to understand, disseminate and present complex information using both verbal and written disciplines
23. Fully understands the context in which complex problems arise and can co-ordinate multidisciplinary unit wide interventions
24. Demonstrates the ability to ensure that the delivery of patient care is of a high standard and appropriate in meeting the needs and expectations of the patients and their relatives
Desirable criteria
25. Previous experience of delivering training and education at post graduate level
26. Membership of the RPS Faculty
27. Politically astute, an understanding of the stakeholders involved in the service
28. Demonstrate awareness of healthcare research
29. Project Management
30. Previous experience of attending Consultant ward rounds/Multidisciplinary meetings
31. Understanding of regulations and standards required for Aseptics Product Manufacture such as the Section 10 exemption, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Aseptics Processing.
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
32. Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team, negotiating constructively and successfully with team members
33. Ability to organise self and others
34. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with colleagues at all levels
35. Demonstrates the ability to work at problems from a unique or different angle.
36. Good computer and keyboard skills
37. Professional presentation of self
38. Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Desirable criteria
39. Proficiency in using ARIA
Other Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
40. Ability to work across all sites
Desirable criteria
41. Full UK driving licence and access to a car