Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Bank Pharmacist to join our experienced and welcoming team, dedicated to delivering a high-quality clinical Oncology and Haematology service. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safe and effective supply of aseptic products across the Trust, while working within a department that values innovation and collaboration. Ideal candidates will bring previous hospital experience, particularly in aseptics and oncology, and be ready to take the next step into a more specialist pharmacist role. Our department has recently undergone a comprehensive Pharmacy Transformation Programme, featuring a full refurbishment and the integration of cutting-edge technologies including a Chemotherapy EPMA system, automated robotic and controlled drug dispensing, and e-Rostering. This is a chance to be part of a forward-looking team in a modernised environment where your expertise will make a meaningful impact.
Main duties of the job
To be a bank specialist Haematology Pharmacist providing pharmacy support to haematology and oncology services under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist for Haematology.
To support the Aseptics Team by monitoring and checking chemotherapy.
To be an active member of the Haem -Oncology Pharmacy team and to help meet the overall strategic objectives of the team in the provision of pharmaceutical care for cancer and medical patients.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
To monitor prescriptions for haematology and oncology medicines, and any associated therapies to help ensure they are prescribed in a safe, efficient and appropriate manner according to Trust, Regional and National guidelines, as well as ensuring compliance with the prescribing requirements of NHS England
To liaise with medical and nursing staff in the haematology department to act as the key link pharmacist between haematology and pharmacy.
To monitor and check chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products to appropriate standards after completion of local training programme.
To assist in the on-going training of pharmacists to check chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products as requested by the Principal Pharmacist Oncology, Haematology& Clinical Trials.
To assist in the provision of monthly chemotherapy statistics to cancer services and the clinical coding department to enable the chemotherapy tariff funding to the hospital through PBR and chemotherapy SACT data set information to be sent to the Chemotherapy Intelligence Unit (CIU.)
To assist in the ongoing running of the chemotherapy e-prescribing system (iQemo), including adding or reviewing chemotherapy protocols to iQemo if requested by the Lead Pharmacist Oncology &Haematology.
Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Oncology & Haematology in their absence and be required to assist in the education and training of other staff in this specialist area.
To provide advice concerning the pharmaceutical care of cancer and general medical patients as appropriate, to patients, relatives and other health professional colleagues including senior consultant medical staff
To supervise, check and if necessary, carry out the dispensing and issue of medicines in accordance with the safe systems of work in operation and the established procedures, to ensure a high quality pharmaceutical service as required.
Please see the job description for full details of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Pharmacist (General Pharmaceutical Council)
2. Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy or equivalent
3. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
4. Post-graduate Clinical Diploma
5. Post-graduate Clinical Certificate
Desirable criteria
6. IT/ECDL
7. GCP certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Evidence of relevant hospital pharmacy experience
9. Evidence of relevant clinical pharmacy experience
Desirable criteria
10. Experience of small group coaching
11. DUR and audit experience
12. Demonstrate team work (inter/intra-departmental)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. Clarity in English
14. Good communication skills (written and verbal)
15. Good interpersonal skills
16. Pharmaceutical knowledge and skills
17. Good time management and prioritisation skills
18. IT skills powerpoint and word
19. Practical and hands-on skills
20. Ability to perform all types of pharmaceutical calculations
21. Clinical pharmacy skills
Desirable criteria
22. IT skills Excel
23. Good presentation skills
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
24. Able to work without supervision but knowing when to ask for help
25. Team player, working/supporting others to ensure smooth running
26. Methodical, attention to detail
27. Honest, trustworthy, reliable and discrete
28. Approachable
29. Calm and able to work under pressure
30. Motivated to work, adaptable to change
31. Innovative with drive and enthusiasm: able to develop role
32. Professional attitude
33. Clean and presentable
34. Commitment to providing quality
35. Commitment to self-development and reflective practice
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.