Lead SACT Clinical Pharmacist

Sterling Cross Trading LLP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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.

Role Overview

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:

1. Working closely with Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and streamline the cancer services.
2. Monitoring patients' response to treatment and managing ADRs.
3. 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.
4. 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 qualifications and experience:

1. Accredited MPharm degree, OSPAP qualification or equivalent.
2. GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
3. Substantial experience within a clinical hospital pharmacy environment.
4. Substantial experience within oncology/haematology/chemotherapy services.
5. SACT Competency Passport.
6. Experienced in team management and mentorship.

Benefits

Benefits and enhancements include:

1. Private healthcare scheme, including cover for pre-existing conditions.
2. Sector-leading, fully-funded CPD opportunities (incl. industry-recognised qualifications and leadership development).
3. Friends & Family hospital discounts.
4. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part-time).
5. Enhanced benefits for new parents.
6. Non-contributory life assurance.
7. Access to substantial retail and leisure discounts, including the Blue Light Card.
8. Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
9. Employee referral and recognition schemes.
10. And more!