Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
At University Hospitals Southampton Foundation Trust (UHS) we have an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist to join and lead our oncology pharmacy team (SOCP) . This post the "Operational Lead Pharmacist Oncology " will lead a dedicated team of over 20 staff preparing over 30,000 doses of chemotherapy per year. The UHS oncology service is one of 12 regional units serving a population of 1.7 million people and is a leader in oncology trials with over 500 patients taking part in trials each year with SOCP critical to the provision of these clinical trials. UHS is investing heavily in Aseptics with the development of a new off site unit at Adanac park due to open in April 2025.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Operational lead Pharmacist Oncology, you will be responsible for the following:
Managing the SOCP service working with the operations manager ensuring that the correct treatments are prepared in accordance with national regulations and guidance and are delivered to patients for their scheduled treatment times. Acting as the lead accountable pharmacist for UHS and the accountable pharmacist for SOCP. Providing a highly specialist advice on chemotherapy preparation for clinicians and other pharmacy staff. Contributing to the development of a new UHS Licensed offsite Aseptic service at Adanac Park. Working with a variety of healthcare professionals and external companies to ensure UHS receives the best possible chemotherapy service.
What were looking forYou will need to be a registered pharmacist with significant aseptic experience preferably in oncology and a further qualification in clinical pharmacy or PTQA diploma with a willingness to learn and develop. Previous management experience in a clinical environment is required. Prior experience as an accountable pharmacist or equivalent is also essential and we would be keen to help you develop further with formal courses and via in house training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Operational lead Pharmacist Oncology, you will be responsible for the following:
Managing the SOCP service working with the operations manager ensuring that the correct treatments are prepared in accordance with national regulations and guidance and are delivered to patients for their scheduled treatment times. Acting as the lead accountable pharmacist for UHS and the accountable pharmacist for SOCP. Providing a highly specialist advice on chemotherapy preparation for clinicians and other pharmacy staff. Contributing to the development of a new UHS Licensed offsite Aseptic service at Adanac Park. Working with a variety of healthcare professionals and external companies to ensure UHS receives the best possible chemotherapy service.
What were looking forYou will need to be a registered pharmacist with significant aseptic experience preferably in oncology and a further qualification in clinical pharmacy or PTQA diploma with a willingness to learn and develop. Previous management experience in a clinical environment is required. Prior experience as an accountable pharmacist or equivalent is also essential and we would be keen to help you develop further with formal courses and via in house training.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy e.g Clinical Diploma or equivalent
- Management training to intermediate level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Further management qualification
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Previous significant experience within an aseptic services unit.
- Experience of managing a team of staff including managing performance, disciplinary and sickness.
- Previous clinical experience of working with Oncology patients.
- Experience of training, tutoring & mentoring others
Desirable
- Previous experience of project or change management
- Experience of audit
- Experience of evidence of working in research
- Management of an Aseptic Services Unit in hospital or industry.
- Previous experience in working with clinical trials
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of aseptic preparation of medicines and quality assurance, and associated guidance and law
- Good IT skills working of knowledge of standard office applications
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Motivation of self and others
- Prioritising and balancing service delivery against clinical need, service capacity and resources.
- Assertive and confident Good organisation and problem solving
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy e.g Clinical Diploma or equivalent
- Management training to intermediate level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Further management qualification
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Previous significant experience within an aseptic services unit.
- Experience of managing a team of staff including managing performance, disciplinary and sickness.
- Previous clinical experience of working with Oncology patients.
- Experience of training, tutoring & mentoring others
Desirable
- Previous experience of project or change management
- Experience of audit
- Experience of evidence of working in research
- Management of an Aseptic Services Unit in hospital or industry.
- Previous experience in working with clinical trials
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of aseptic preparation of medicines and quality assurance, and associated guidance and law
- Good IT skills working of knowledge of standard office applications
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Motivation of self and others
- Prioritising and balancing service delivery against clinical need, service capacity and resources.
- Assertive and confident Good organisation and problem solving
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).
