Job Summary
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional pharmacist to join our band 7 training rotation for cancer services pharmacists. You will work in our brand new Dyson Cancer Centre which opened in April 2024 and join a friendly team of pharmacy staff fully integrated into the oncology and haematology multidisciplinary team. We have our own specialist pharmacy hub specifically to support haematology and oncology services.
Responsibilities
In this rotational post you will gain a breadth of experience of all aspects of our services for adult oncology and haematology patients. You will make a difference carrying out patient‑facing activities supporting patients in managing their cancer treatment both as inpatients and outpatients, clinical trials and research, clinical screening, aseptic services and other cancer‑related functions including management of patients with cancer‑associated thromboses.
* Proactive, and timely, communication with colleagues (for example MMTs) around the day‑to‑day delivery of a pharmacy service to the brand new Oncology/Haematology ward.
* Prioritise workload during the ward visit and advise senior pharmacy colleagues of any issues precluding the safe delivery of a clinical pharmacy service during the allocated visit time.
* Outpatients and clinics – clinically check prescriptions received for Oncology/Haematology patients ensuring systemic anti‑cancer therapy is prescribed following approved protocols, in accordance with NICE guidelines, funding arrangements are in place before treatment commences, doses are correct (taking into account lab results, dose reductions, prior treatment), supportive medicines required are prescribed.
* Aseptic Services – act as an authorised pharmacist within the aseptic unit supervising the aseptic process and staff.
* Participate in pharmacy aspects of clinical trials, including clinical screening of Oncology/Haematology clinical trial prescriptions and assistance in setting up new trials.
* Respond to medicine‑related queries from patients and other members of the healthcare team.
Qualifications & Training (Essential)
* Degree in Pharmacy or Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
* 1 year pre‑registration training and experience or equivalent.
* Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or evidence of working towards this; equivalent experience considered for band 7.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
* Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
* Member of the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA).
* Aseptic services further qualification or evidence of aseptic training.
* Non‑medical prescriber (or willing to undertake this if requested).
* Experience of working in Oncology/Haematology.
* Knowledge of cancer‑associated thrombosis management.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of anti‑cancer treatment protocols and how to interpret them.
* Knowledge and post‑registration experience in an aseptic unit.
* Experience of service development.
* Knowledge of principles of Quality Assurance (QA).
* Experience supervising pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and students.
About RUH
At RUH we are proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. Our culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We value staff wellbeing with a well‑established programme of support.
Employment Information
Band: 7
Pay scheme: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Location: Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG
Legal
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
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