Overview
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This exciting role has been created to support pharmacist-led clinics for oncology patients at Wexham Park Hospital. You will be joining a respected team of pharmacists and technicians delivering services to our patients at Wexham Park Hospital. You will participate in clinics for SACT prescribing, confirm treatments, manage side effects and counsel patients to transform our service to oncology patients. This will include writing the defined outpatient clinic protocols for NMPs to support activity within the tumour group. You will also spend time training colleagues to ensure shared learning, screening SACT prescriptions and providing directorate support. You will work closely with the team of oncologists and clinical nurse specialists. The post holder should have completed the clinical diploma or equivalent, and must be an Independent Prescriber.
For more information please contact Ruk Parkar on rparkar@nhs.net, 07467 356924 to arrange an informal visit. Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance have funded this service development for a total of 2 years to establish the clinics and improve our patients\' experience of SACT.
Main duties of the job
General
* To work with other senior pharmacists to develop the clinical pharmacy service to patients within the specialist areas being covered.
* The provision of a clinical pharmacy service to patients within the specialist areas.
* To support the training and development of pharmacist independent prescribers.
* To act as a role model in the field of clinical pharmacy practice and provide a consistently high standard of clinical service in line with the pharmacy objectives.
* The recruitment, management, and development of staff under the post-holder.
Oncology Roles
* To partake in Oncology clinical pharmacy duties ensuring core clinical pharmacy activities are undertaken.
* To manage a caseload of patients as part of the Oncology Clinical Team within defined specialist areas.
* To develop the provision of Oncology advanced clinical practice – promoting safe and evidenced-based practice and contributing to improved clinical outcomes and services to patients.
* To provide leadership, management and directorate/service support roles to Oncology.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities, including new hospital developments and digital innovations. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together. Apply online now.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Pharmacy degree
* GPhC registered
* Postgraduate clinical diploma
* Independent Prescribing qualification
Desirable criteria
* BOPA membership
* Management qualification
* UKCPA membership
* RPS qualification
Specialist Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience as a specialist cancer pharmacist
* Experience of producing guidelines
* Teaching / Tutoring experience
* Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience in a pharmacist led clinic role
* Experience of managing staff
* Clinical audit experience
* Experience of producing drug appraisals
Competencies
Essential criteria
* Good influencing and negotiating skills
* Relevant clinical knowledge
* Excellent organisational skills
* Excellent written communication
* Ability to adapt and cope with challenges
Desirable criteria
* Interest in research
* Use of EPMA systems and Electronic SACT system
* Excellent IT Skills
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate healthcare organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We are also committed to sustainability and to innovation in digital health and quality improvement. Apply online now.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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