Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team as a Band 7 rotational oncology/haematology pharmacist.
We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist, with an interest in cancer services to use and develop their knowledge and skills to enhance patient experience and provide safe and effective care.
UHB is a tertiary referral Cancer Centre with 5 outpatient day case units, 4 inpatient wards, a BMT and CAR-T service and outpatient clinics. Pharmacists at UHB are well integrated into all aspects of this service, including licensed and unlicensed aseptic units, ward pharmacy activities, day unit responsibilities and several different pharmacists led clinics.
You will join a large team of friendly pharmacists working in both oncology and haematology. Experience of working in this field is desirable but not essential, full training will be provided.
Applications would be welcomed from band 6 who have at least 9 months post-registration hospital experience, Applicants with 12 months post-registration hospital experience will be appointed in a development post under AfC Annex 21 (payment at 75% of the maximum band 7 pay), uplifted to the band 7 starting pay as per AfC on completion of the first year of clinical diploma or NHSE/RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway. All applicants will then be given the opportunity to progress onto the independent prescribing course.
There is an expectation that there will be cross site working across all UHB sites
Main duties of the job
Work as part of our pharmacy haematology/oncology team to:
*Clinically verify haem/onc prescriptions
*Provide inpatient clinical pharmacy service to the haem/onc wards when at QE
*Ensure oral SACT patients receive appropriate counselling and support with their medication
*Support aseptic services with final release of chemotherapy products
*Support the introduction of new medicines into the services, this may include preparing prescriptions for inclusion on the electronic prescribing system
*Support service development initiatives including pharmacy support in outpatient clinics
*Contribute to audit and research programmes as needed.
*Support the on-call rota
Skills and qualities required:
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*Broad clinical knowledge
*Commitment to CPD
*Self-motivated
*Team worker
*Flexibility to work across sites
In return, we will support you in your clinical and professional development across all aspects of the oncology / haematology service and on completion of your diploma you will be offered the opportunity to carry out the independent prescribers' course.
For further information, an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact Lynn Do on 01213718549 or email Lynnnguyen.do@uhb.nhs.uk. Interviews are planned for Thursday 22nd May 2025
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- *Completion of first year of clinical diploma or NHSE/RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway or equivalent, as evidenced by dated communication from HEI or signed-off NQPP documentation.
- *Current professional registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- *Evidence of continued Professional Development in Pharmacy related matters
Desirable
- *Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- *Member of UKCPA
- *In-house training and accreditation for formulation of PN and final check of aseptics
- *Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- *To be willing to work towards a non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- *Experience working within an NHS/ Healthcare environment with clinicians and other health care professionals at all levels of the organisation.
- *Minimum 12 months post-registration experience working in hospital pharmacy at point of application.
- *Previous participation in multi- disciplinary team.
- *Experience of managing/ supervising staff/ students and the delivery of training on a range of subjects.
- *Evidence of risk management and service improvements.
- *Demonstrates commitment for providing high quality pharmaceutical care.
- *Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy.
- *Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF.
- *Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries.
- *Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues.
Desirable
- *Previous experience in cancer services
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Well motivated and reliable
- *Demonstrates commitment for providing high quality pharmaceutical care
- *Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
- *Participation in 7 day week rota including bank holidays and weekends
- *Ability to travel across all service sites as required by the job role
- *To take part in the pharmacy out of hours service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- *Completion of first year of clinical diploma or NHSE/RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway or equivalent, as evidenced by dated communication from HEI or signed-off NQPP documentation.
- *Current professional registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- *Evidence of continued Professional Development in Pharmacy related matters
Desirable
- *Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- *Member of UKCPA
- *In-house training and accreditation for formulation of PN and final check of aseptics
- *Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- *To be willing to work towards a non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- *Experience working within an NHS/ Healthcare environment with clinicians and other health care professionals at all levels of the organisation.
- *Minimum 12 months post-registration experience working in hospital pharmacy at point of application.
- *Previous participation in multi- disciplinary team.
- *Experience of managing/ supervising staff/ students and the delivery of training on a range of subjects.
- *Evidence of risk management and service improvements.
- *Demonstrates commitment for providing high quality pharmaceutical care.
- *Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy.
- *Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF.
- *Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries.
- *Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues.
Desirable
- *Previous experience in cancer services
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Well motivated and reliable
- *Demonstrates commitment for providing high quality pharmaceutical care
- *Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
- *Participation in 7 day week rota including bank holidays and weekends
- *Ability to travel across all service sites as required by the job role
- *To take part in the pharmacy out of hours service.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
