The main responsibilities of the post will include the following: Specialist Clinical Pharmacy Service to Adult Clinical Oncology and Haematology - inpatient, emergency assessment unit, out patient and day case units for haematology and oncology To deliver a high level Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Service to Adult Clinical Haematology and Oncology, including the provision of a daily Clinical Pharmacist Service to inpatients on the ward, outpatient clinics and day case chemotherapy. To use specialist knowledge and expertise to make complex judgements and provide expert clinical advice, utilising highly complex information, evaluate evidence and to advise in situations when evidence is lacking in the specialist area of Haematology and Oncology. To work as a prescriber in haematology clinics T To be participate in daily ward and board rounds on the ward, attend MDTs and be available to advise and train junior staff on the ward and emergency assessment bay To provide general and specialist advice and information relating to medicines to all levels of health professionals, senior managers and patients within the specialised area to enhance the quality of patient care. To provide pharmaceutical support and information necessary to manage medicines safely and cost-effectively.
Plan appropriate audit and practice research and implement appropriate service changes to Adult Haematology and Oncology. Lead the development and implementation of medicine-related guidelines, policies, and procedures To make and communicate appropriate clinical interventions as part of the service provided and discuss with Pharmacists in the Cancer Services Team. To support the Principal Pharmacist to investigate incidents and complaints relating to medicines usage within the specialist area and discuss with Pharmacists in the Cancer Services Team. To adhere to local and national guidance and policies.
To supervise, check and, if necessary, undertake the supply of medicines. To optimise medicines through prescribing role operating within areas of competence (where appropriately qualified and authorised via the trust NMP register). Maintain an up-to-date clinical expert knowledge in Clinical Pharmacy and pharmacy practice to ensure a broad base of pharmaceutical knowledge and an advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement. To fulfil the requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Professional Practice.
To implement the Duty of Candour. Please see Job description for further details