Overview
We are excited to offer this opportunity within the well‑established oncology pharmacy team at Royal Surrey Cancer Centre. The primary aim of this post is to perform the role of pharmacy lead for the breast cancer clinical team, working closely with the MDT in a clinic setting and on the development of treatment protocols and algorithms. The role will also include contributing to the delivery of the specialist clinical pharmacy service across the cancer centre.
The successful applicant would join an experienced team of specialist pharmacy staff who provide a comprehensive service to oncology, haemato‑oncology and surgical oncology patients.
The base for much of the work will be the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre. You would liaise with the team in the dispensary (RSCH Pharmacy Ltd) and the Aseptic Unit but this role does not include direct responsibility in these areas.
This post requires a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification and specialist experience in oncology, haemato‑oncology, and palliative care. We would endeavour to support any relevant personal/career development training when in post.
Royal Surrey Cancer Centre is based within Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford. As a regional cancer centre, there is expertise in a wide range of cancers, and services are offered to patients across Surrey and the South East. Outreach services are delivered in collaboration with neighbouring acute trusts as well as a mobile treatment unit service. The Royal Surrey SACT Protocols and Policies provide the basis for off‑trial treatment. There is also a strong portfolio of clinical research.
Key Responsibilities
* Active member of the Oncology Pharmacy Team in delivering a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to oncology, haematology‑oncology, and palliative care patients.
* Work as a highly specialist practitioner in accordance with objectives.
* Undertake a tumour site‑specific pharmacy lead role depending on service need.
* Contribute to the development and delivery of the specialist clinical pharmacy service to oncology clinics. Train and practise as a pharmacist independent prescriber, as required, and evaluate the contribution of pharmacist independent prescribers in the Oncology Division.
* Contribute to the planning and delivery of advanced practice education and development for the Oncology Pharmacy Team.
* Contribute to the development and validation of treatment protocols and algorithms for oncology chemotherapy and supportive care regimens.
* Support the pharmacy set‑up of oncology clinical trials.
* Support the provision of a Trust Wide Medicines Management service.
About Royal Surrey
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sally Seymour Job title: Deputy Chief Pharmacist Email address: sally.seymour@nhs.net Telephone number: 01483 571122
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