Overview
Are you a pharmacist interested in working in cancer services? This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in oncology pharmacy to develop their skills and knowledge in this specialist area. Full training will be offered to candidates who have not had an opportunity to work in cancer services before.
Responsibilities
* As a SaSH Cancer Services pharmacist, you will look after patients on the inpatient haematology ward and provide Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments to patients receiving treatment on our day units.
* Because the products are prepared off-site, the focus of the role is on clinical aspects working with the multidisciplinary team, and does not involve aseptic preparation work.
* Deliver project work and undertake core directorate activities, such as reporting and analysis of medicines expenditure, clinical governance and training.
Qualifications and criteria
Pharmacists working towards the essential criteria within this post are encouraged to apply. If you are the successful candidate, a tailored 6 to 7 progression post may be considered.
Working pattern
We welcome applications for part time or flexible hours, provided candidates can commit to working at least 3 days per week.
Additional information
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
About the organisation
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates a 24-hour service, 365 days a year. We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals. Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to be the best place to work and receive care. You will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment. The Trust operates a 24/7 service; roles may involve shift work unless stated otherwise during recruitment. We encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation, and we can make reasonable adjustments and offer support during the application process.
Successful candidates will be appointed to the first pay step within the band when they start with the Trust (unless they have previous relevant NHS continuous service); thereafter, progression will follow NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions. For part-time roles, salary is pro rata based on hours worked.
Note: Some vacancies may close earlier than the advertised closing date if there is a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We take our responsibilities to the environment seriously and have an ambitious Green Plan, including uniforms made from recycled plastic, 100% renewable electricity, and planting 150 trees at East Surrey Hospital.
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