A leading Surrey hospital is looking for an experienced Cancer Services Clinical Pharmacist to join them within their first-class cancer care unit.
Fully “Good”-rated by the CQC, the hospital offers excellent independent medical care across diverse specialisms to patients from Surrey, Hampshire, West Sussex and beyond.
Their state-of-the-art oncology unit has seen intensive investment and offers an ultra-modern environment for comprehensive cancer treatment.
The MDT provides SACT, radiotherapy and associated services for a wide range of presentations, including breast, lung and GI cancers, lymphomas, myeloma, and tumours of the head and neck.
The team are proud to have achieved BUPA Breast Care, Bowel Care, and Living Well with Cancer accreditations and a 5-star Macmillan Quality Environment Mark.
As SACT Lead Pharmacist, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the safe and effective delivery of chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. Your duties will include:
Working closely with Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and streamline the cancer services
Monitoring patients’ response to treatment and managing ADRs
Taking an active role in the daily running of the Pharmacy Oncology Unit; which involves checking booking forms, screening prescriptions, checking dispensed chemotherapy, handing out TTOs and counselling patients
Providing support to Clinical Pharmacists during their BOPA training
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5h) SACT Lead position. The role is based on-site.
Person specification:
(Essential) Accredited MPharm degree, OSPAP qualification or equivalent
(Essential) GPhC registration as a Pharmacist
(Essential) Substantial experience within a clinical hospital pharmacy environment
(Essential) Substantial experience within oncology / haematology / chemotherapy services
(Essential) SACT Competency Passport
(Essential) Experienced in team management and mentorship
Benefits and enhancements include:
Private healthcare scheme, including cover for pre-existing conditions*
Sector-leading, fully-funded CPD opportunities (incl. industry-recognised qualifications and leadership development)
Friends & Family hospital discounts
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part-time)
Enhanced benefits for new parents
Non-contributory life assurance
Access to substantial retail and leisure discounts, including the Blue Light Card
Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
Employee referral and recognition schemes
And more