Advanced Pharmacist Technical/Cancer Services
We havean exciting opportunity for an Advanced Pharmacist in West HertfordshireHospital NHS Trust to join the Pharmacy Technical/Cancer Services Department atWatford General Hospital. You will be responsible for supporting the PharmacyTechnical/Cancer Services manager in leading, delivering, developing, andevaluating high-quality pharmacy services within Technical and Cancer Services.You will provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters, manage risk, andensure compliance with medicines legislation. You will also facilitate andsupport the efficient and cost-effective use of medicines, provide professionaland legal supervision in the Pharmacy Technical Services Department, and managethe day-to-day operation of the Technical Service to ensure all activitiescomply with current clinical, GCP, GMP, and NHS QA guidelines.
Main duties of the job
As anAdvanced Pharmacist Technical/Cancer Services, you will be responsible forsupporting Quality Assurance activities for GMP operations under MHRA licencesand for unlicensed aseptic compounding. You will provide pharmaceutical andtechnical guidance directly to patients, carers, and ward staff. You will bemanaging and coordinating clinical audits and research projects within yourspecialty area. You will support the department in achieving financial targets,including income generation and expenditure control. You will contribute tomaintaining Pharmaceutical Quality Systems, including handling Deviations,Change Controls, Risk management, Non-compliances, Root Cause Analyses,Complaints, and Recalls. You will support initiatives to improve service provision,technical processes, and ensure consistent high standards within the PharmacyTechnical Services Department.
Job responsibilities
* To lead the strategic planning and development of Clinical PharmacyServices in Haematology and Oncology, ensuring services are high-quality,cost-effective, and aligned with departmental objectives.
* To manage and supervise all staff within Technical/Cancer Services,including recruitment, daily scheduling, performance reviews, training, andprofessional development to maintain operational efficiency.
* To provide specialist advice on cancer therapies and complex medicines,including guidance on administration, formulation, and patient-specifictreatment strategies, supporting safe and effective clinical decision-making.
* To oversee and ensure compliance with all regulatory and legalrequirements, including MHRA, GMP, and NHS standards, for aseptic compounding,cytotoxic products, and other specialised pharmaceutical operations.
* To implement and maintain pharmacy IT systems and electronic prescribingplatforms, ensuring accurate data capture, reporting, and integration acrossdepartments and supporting decision-making and quality improvement initiatives.
* To lead education, training, and professional development programmes forpharmacy staff, students, and multidisciplinary colleagues, includingmentoring, competency assessments, and supporting research, clinical trials,and CPD activities.
Qualifications
* MPharm or equivalent degree with registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Post-registration hospital pharmacy experience, including clinical services for Haematology and Oncology patients.
* Extensive technical pharmacy production experience, including GMP, clinical trials, and chemotherapy services.
* Experience with electronic prescribing systems, including ChemoCare, Ascribe/EMIS, or Cerner EPR.
* Proven skills in medicines reconciliation, counselling, clinical interventions, and multidisciplinary team working.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£36.41 an hourRates are inclusive of Base Rate + Holiday Pay
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