Job summary
This is a great development opportunity for a pharmacist to further advance their skills and specialise in technical services, cancer, and nutrition. The post-holder will be supported by the lead pharmacist in technical services, specialist TPN technician and the nutrition team. The role combines a mix of technical and clinical roles (50/50 split). There will also be opportunity to undertake further postgraduate study including independent prescribing.
Main duties of the job
This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team of cancer pharmacists, providing clinical support and services to Oncology and Haematology, ensuring that all chemotherapy prescriptions are screened by a cancer pharmacist. The role will involve close working with the multidisciplinary team, including consultants, specialist nurses and chemotherapy nurses.
The postholder will also be part of the multidisciplinary nutrition team which comprises of consultants, specialist nurses, dieticians, and a dedicated nutrition pharmacy Technician. You will learn about TPN and support the existing team by providing pharmaceutical and clinical advice to the nutrition team and will play a vital role in the co-ordination and delivery of service to inpatients as well as patients receiving TPN at home via a home care provider.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level degree in Pharmacy
- Clinical Diploma or working towards
- Registered with the GPHC as a Pharmacist
Desirable
- Supplementary or independent prescriber status
- PTQA qualification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience covering a range of specialties.
- Demonstrable experience working as a clinical pharmacist in any sector.
Desirable
- Experience of working within Cancer Services
- Experience of working within Technical Services
- Experience of working in Nutrition (TPN)
- Experience of quality management systems and quality improvement
DISPOSITION/ ADJUSTMENT/ ATTITUDE
Essential
- Pleasant personality, comfortable working alone and in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Flexible approach
- Ability to motivate staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level degree in Pharmacy
- Clinical Diploma or working towards
- Registered with the GPHC as a Pharmacist
Desirable
- Supplementary or independent prescriber status
- PTQA qualification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience covering a range of specialties.
- Demonstrable experience working as a clinical pharmacist in any sector.
Desirable
- Experience of working within Cancer Services
- Experience of working within Technical Services
- Experience of working in Nutrition (TPN)
- Experience of quality management systems and quality improvement
DISPOSITION/ ADJUSTMENT/ ATTITUDE
Essential
- Pleasant personality, comfortable working alone and in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Flexible approach
- Ability to motivate 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).
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