Job overview
This specialist cancer and aseptics pharmacist role is an integral member of the cancer multidisciplinary team. The post will provide training opportunities in haematology and oncology ranging from paediatrics to adults, clinical trials and end of life care. The post holder will gain valuable aseptic experience in our aseptic suite and they will liaise closely with the chemotherapy trained nurses on the day units and the inpatient haematology ward where we offer stem cell transplants.
The role requires a proactive positive approach and an excellent team player. BHT Cancer service is growing rapidly, and newly NICE approved medications are being initiated and the service offering is being developed. As an integral part of the team this role will be working with the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the patient journey is as smooth as possible.
Emergency Duty and Weekend Duties
Participate in Emergency Duty Commitment, weekend, extended hours services and statutory holiday duties on rota with other pharmacists.
Main duties of the job
This is a training post that assists in providing a clinical service to the oncology and haematology ward and cancer day units. The post holder will also provide pharmacist support to the aseptic services unit, hospice and will be involved in clinical trial provision for cancer patients.
They will provide specialised professional education and support to pharmacy and clinical staff working in the relevant areas to improve standard and quality of patient care.
On a rotational basis support the aseptic unit manager in the day to day running of the pharmacy aseptic unit.
Support and deputise for the Advanced Pharmacist for Cancer and Aseptics.
Work with clinical teams at the point of care delivery to understand patients medication history, clinical needs and providing medicines knowledge as required to support the patient journey.
Support patients understanding of their medicines through counselling, drug history taking, and medicines reconciliation. The role is expected to act in a compassionate, empathetic, and professional manner that supports the pharmacy department and trusts values.
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
1. As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
2. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
3. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
4. We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
5. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
6. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
7. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
8. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
9. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
10. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
11. Registered with GPhC
Desirable criteria
12. Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (MRPharms) or equivalent professional body (BOPA)
13. Completed or undertaking a post-graduate diploma
14. BOPA passport
Experience
Essential criteria
15. Interest and a desire to learn more about Cancer & Aseptics
Desirable criteria
16. Experience of hospital pharmacy at Post Registration Pharmacist level
17. Delivery of pharmacy services to a range of specialities
18. Prior experience within cancer & aseptics
19. Experience screening cancer medication
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
20. Able to prioritise and manage own workload
21. Work, communicate and provide effective leadership
22. Prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for personal and service development
23. Clear and concise verbal and written communication
24. Able to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues.
Desirable criteria
25. Able to recognise and embrace new ideas and developments in clinical practice and implement under supervision of superiors
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.
Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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