Job summary
An exciting and rare opportunity is now available for a dynamic, forward thinking and innovative pharmacist to help shape the future of cancer services in Dorset as our Lead Pharmacist for Cancer Care.
This unique and varied role is offered either as a job share or part time basis (up to 15hrs per week) to enhance the current job holders role. Working across the highly regarded Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital you will help lead and shape the future of pharmacy cancer services across the region.
This post is jointly responsible for the management of pharmacy cancer services at UHDDevelop a vision / strategic direction and lead on the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of long-term strategies, operational policies and standards for aseptic services, oncology pharmacy, and ensure that these are aligned with and support the pharmacy department, oncology directorate and Trust strategies
This role requires a Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent and General Pharmaceutical Council registration
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 15th November 2023
Main duties of the job
Be an active member of the pharmacy senior leadership team, including developing strategy and managing changeo Responsible for Operational Management, delivery and improvement of the aseptic pharmacy service, cancer pharmacy service and pharmacy quality assurance service.o Acts as joint accountable pharmacist for aseptic pharmacy services being responsible for all aspects of the service within the two unitso Maintains a high quality, cost effective, safe and responsive service to staff and patients.o Develops the services to the directorate in line with the needs of the cancer directorate and patients, working closely with the managers, Consultant Pharmacist and the Pharmacy senior leadership teamo Work with the pharmacy cancer and aseptic teams to improve efficacy and avoid duplication of effort.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The UHD pharmacy team recruitment promise
- The pharmacy team embraces and champions, equality, diversity and inclusivity across the team
- We actively engage in staff support networks, have health and wellbeing champions and mental health trained first aiders.
- We commit to consider all potential work life balance options for posts for example part time, job share, flexible hours and remote working
- We can offer fully paid and highly regarded training opportunities such as MSc, clinical diplomas, postgraduate accreditations, BTECs student training programmes, advanced leadership courses and a variety of apprenticeships.
- We celebrate and welcome applicants from other pharmacy sectors, those returning to practice or from people outside the UK and will actively consider visa applications for registered posts
- A relocation package of up to £13k is available for registered staff applying for a senior post
Job description
Job responsibilities
The UHD pharmacy team recruitment promise
- The pharmacy team embraces and champions, equality, diversity and inclusivity across the team
- We actively engage in staff support networks, have health and wellbeing champions and mental health trained first aiders.
- We commit to consider all potential work life balance options for posts for example part time, job share, flexible hours and remote working
- We can offer fully paid and highly regarded training opportunities such as MSc, clinical diplomas, postgraduate accreditations, BTECs student training programmes, advanced leadership courses and a variety of apprenticeships.
- We celebrate and welcome applicants from other pharmacy sectors, those returning to practice or from people outside the UK and will actively consider visa applications for registered posts
- A relocation package of up to £13k is available for registered staff applying for a senior post
Person Specification
GPhC registration
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and broad NHS hospital pharmacy experience post qualification with a minimum of 5 years in Cancer services
- Directorate pharmacy experience meeting with clinicians and managers
- Supervising and developing staff
Person Specification
GPhC registration
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and broad NHS hospital pharmacy experience post qualification with a minimum of 5 years in Cancer services
- Directorate pharmacy experience meeting with clinicians and managers
- Supervising and developing staff
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
