Job summary
An exciting Career opportunity has arisen to join our team of Cancer Services pharmacists and technicians at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to support development of our adjuvant breast cancer service. The successful applicant will be a member of the team leading and delivering this exciting new service along with other pharmacists, nurse ACP's and consultant oncologists. In addition, they will form part of the larger team of clinical pharmacists working in oncology undertaking clinical pharmacy activities. We encourage ongoing professional development and we have two Consultant Oncology Pharmacists.
The Cancer Service based at Weston Park Hospital serves a population across Sheffield and surrounding region. We deliver a range of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and clinical trials and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and the surrounding network of hospitals via a hub and spoke model. We have close links with the University of Sheffield supporting cancer research and with development of new pharmacy undergraduate course.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated pharmacist with experience in cancer services. Experience of working in oncology and haematology clinics independently assessing patients' suitability for systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) and subsequent prescribing SACT, particularly within breast cancer is also desirable. The successful applicant will join an established and dynamic pharmacy team.
Main duties of the job
To lead, deliver, develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to the Oncology Specialised Medicine directorate in accordance with the objectives set by the Principal Pharmacist and Clinical Directorate management representative (where applicable) in order to ensure safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of drugs. To lead in the delivery of an adjuvant breast cancer clinic in collaboration with medical and nursing staff.
Contribute to pharmacy service provision for cancer services including clinical activity, aseptic/cytotoxic services, education and training, governance, audit and research.
To provide pharmacy departmental services and contribute to the out of hours service.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (Pharmacist)
- Higher Degree/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent postgraduate Diploma
- Registered Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training (NIHR accredited)
- BOPA SACT passport - completion of relevant modules
- Post-graduate Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent).
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a wide range of clinical pharmacy specialities.
- Extensive post-registration experience including significant experience in oncology and/or haematology
- Experience in clinical verification of SACT prescriptions
- Experience in the release of aseptically prepared cytotoxic products
Desirable
- Experience of staff supervision/management
- Experience of working independently in oncology and/or haematology clinics
- Experience of working in outpatient breast cancer clinics
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical trials experience and/or GCP training
- Previous training to enable Clinical verification of SACT prescriptions
- Computer literate with appropriate IT skills
Desirable
- Appropriate Short Management Courses e.g. Appraisal training
- Relevant short courses in oncology/haematology
- BOPA SACT passport - completion of relevant modules
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a pressured environment, with an unpredictable workload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to sustain prolonged concentration despite unpredictable workload.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (Pharmacist)
- Higher Degree/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent postgraduate Diploma
- Registered Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training (NIHR accredited)
- BOPA SACT passport - completion of relevant modules
- Post-graduate Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent).
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a wide range of clinical pharmacy specialities.
- Extensive post-registration experience including significant experience in oncology and/or haematology
- Experience in clinical verification of SACT prescriptions
- Experience in the release of aseptically prepared cytotoxic products
Desirable
- Experience of staff supervision/management
- Experience of working independently in oncology and/or haematology clinics
- Experience of working in outpatient breast cancer clinics
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical trials experience and/or GCP training
- Previous training to enable Clinical verification of SACT prescriptions
- Computer literate with appropriate IT skills
Desirable
- Appropriate Short Management Courses e.g. Appraisal training
- Relevant short courses in oncology/haematology
- BOPA SACT passport - completion of relevant modules
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a pressured environment, with an unpredictable workload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to sustain prolonged concentration despite unpredictable workload.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Whitham Road
Sheffield
S10 2SJ
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
