Senior Pharmacist – Cancer Services STEP 7-8a CONSIDERED

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an exceptional clinical pharmacist to join our large and friendly pharmacy team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. The successful pharmacist will be part of our highly valued and skilled Oncology/ Haematology and Palliative Care team and play a vital role in providing a specialised clinical service to patients with cancer indications.

You will already have experience or a keen interest in the pharmaceutical care of oncology and haematology patients along with a desire to develop your career in Cancer Services. You will preferably have first-hand experience of a chemotherapy electronic prescribing system. You will spend time providing a patient-focused clinical service to our wards and be trained to support specialist clinics, clinical trials, clinical verification of chemotherapy, aseptic services and our chemotherapy electronic prescribing system.

The ideal candidate will be ambitious, self-motivated and organised with excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills. You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team and will contribute to the process of service development and innovation by your own initiative and enthusiasm.

The successful candidate will join a supportive structure with lead pharmacists who will support you to achieve the objectives within the Job Description.

Please be advised there is a provisional interview date of 13th May 2025.

Main duties of the job

• You will be responsible for providing a highly specialist pharmacy service to an allocated clinical or technical area to include the aseptic unit, adult oncology, adult haematology and paediatric cancer services and act as an advanced practitioner in this area.
• You will undertake pharmacy core duties including clinical verification of chemotherapy at advanced level and support the provision of pharmacy aseptic services as an Authorised Pharmacist.
• You will work with the Lead Pharmacist Technical Services and the Pharmacy Aseptic/ Quality Assurance team to provide a safe, effective and high-quality service.
• You will assist and support all aspects of the cancer drug commissioning arrangements locally including all drugs funded by the CDF, NHSE and NICE.
• You will support the development of and assist in the governance arrangements for chemotherapy protocols on the oncology/ haematology electronic prescribing system including MOSAIQ.
• To support and assist in the training and line management of specialist and rotational pharmacists.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.

Job responsibilities

• You will support the development of and assist in the governance arrangements for chemotherapy protocols on the oncology/ haematology electronic prescribing system including MOSAIQ.
• To support and assist in the training and line management of specialist and rotational pharmacists.
• To practice as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of your clinical specialty within the department and on the wards/clinical areas.
• To participate in outpatient clinics as a non-medical prescriber (as required and funding permitting). Provide oral chemotherapy pre-treatment consultations (as required and funding permitting).
• To provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy service within an allocated clinical area which may include adult oncology, adult haematology and paediatric cancer services.
• To operate as an authorised pharmacist within the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit and deputise for the Accountable Pharmacist, if required. To handle and final check chemotherapy and other aseptically dispensed/ manufactured medicines.
• To work with the Quality Assurance team to support the maintenance of the PQS (Pharmaceutical Quality System) for the aseptic service.
• To support monitoring of the aseptic environment and working practices to assure the quality of products and safety of staff.
• To participate in chemotherapy screening (clinical verification) of prescriptions as per department rota.
• To support all aspects of the cancer drug commissioning arrangements locally. This will include funded drugs and those available via a compassionate use or similar scheme.
• To participate in, and if needed, lead on the training of Pharmacy staff within the department relating to cancer services.
• To participate in the generation and checking of MOSAIQ prescription templates as needed.
• To participate in and support the wider team with training and usage of the electronic systems in place for prescribing within cancer services.
• To participate in, and if needed, lead on commitments relating to intrathecal therapy.
• To support the palliative care clinical service provided to the Hospices at Warwick and Coventry (as required).

Person Specification

Qualification /Training

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills & Abilities

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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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.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

£46,148 to £60,504 a year pro rata per annum