Job Overview
Specialist Oncology Pharmacist – Tunbridge Wells Hospital – Pharmacy – Permanent – Full Time – Up to £56,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience – 37.5 hours per week. Our Pharmacy team at Nuffield Health Hospital Tunbridge Wells currently has an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist with a specialist interest in oncology and haematology.
Responsibilities
* Deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service within Nuffield Health Hospital Tunbridge Wells to oncology, haemato‑oncology and elective surgical patients, in line with current government, NICE and BOPA guidelines
* Undertake medicines reconciliation, organise discharge medications, provide drug information and undertake clinical counselling of patients
* Maintain pharmaceutical care plans for all oncology and haemato‑oncology patients
* Verify and screen SACT treatment prescriptions, inpatient prescription charts, discharge and outpatient prescriptions
* Support and advise clinicians on safe prescribing within oncology, haemato‑oncology and peri-operative medicine
* Coordinate the administration and delivery of SACT treatments to patients, maintaining effective communication with the Pharmacy dispensary
* Develop protocols and guidelines for SACT treatment
* Order SACT in readiness for patient treatment
* Educate and train colleagues in support of their development with oncology competencies
* Act as lead oncology pharmacist for the Nuffield Tunbridge Wells Hospital site
* Liaise with other Nuffield Hospital oncology sites to share knowledge and expertise
* Work closely with the Pharmacy Quality Lead (Oncology) for Nuffield Health
* Attend meetings with pharmacy and other oncology leads within the Nuffield Health group on a regular basis, implementing changes to policy and procedure locally
Qualifications
* UK Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) – mandatory
* BOPA passport completion to a minimum of Level 2a
* Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance, hospital policies and procedures
Experience
* At least 3‑4 years of post‑qualification experience
* Post‑qualification experience within oncology and haemato‑oncology and the ability to screen and verify oncology regimes and prescriptions
* Experience supervising and training other staff
* Post‑qualification experience in the provision of a ward‑based clinical pharmacy service is desirable
* Oncology pharmacy experience is essential for this role, and further training within this clinical speciality will be encouraged and supported
Skills & Experience
* Excellent communication and people skills – essential for working closely with patients and clinical staff
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Free gym membership
* Health assessments
* Retail discounts
* Pension options
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check to confirm there are no prior criminal convictions.
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