Job summary
Advanced Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist in Cancer Services & Clinical Trials
Looking for an exciting new challenge? Then look no further!
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Advanced Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive pharmacy ward-based team within Cancer Services and Clinical Trials.
You will lead and co-ordinate delivery of the Pharmacy service to the Cancer and Clinical Trial Services team, and lead and develop relevant clinical / pharmaceutical audit and research. You will be the key point for providing expert pharmaceutical advice to patients and other members of the multidisciplinary team across our acute hospital at Scunthorpe.
Following a supportedstructured induction process, you will provide dynamic leadership to the team and demonstrate high quality acute clinical pharmacy skills. Working flexibility to support the Trust's directive of 7 day working and participating in rotas and/or shift working as necessary, including weekend and bank holidays.
Health and Care Worker Visa's & Relocation Packages available (where eligible) & On-Boarding team support. Affordable housing, outstanding schools, good transport links & in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
We have generous incentives available for the right candidates - get in touch with Dan Onyeagor to discuss.
This post has an indicative banding and will be subject to a full Job Evaluation process.
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable as a progression role from a band 7 to 8a, for example when the post holder can manage autonomously a case load of patients within a clinic setting, using prescribing and clinical assessment and examination skills after appropriate training.
The post holder will be an integrated member of the cancer services multidisciplinary team, fulfilling a distinct clinical role that is specific to cancer services and Trials.
The role is patient facing, with the post holder delivering direct patient care. There will be a specific focus on chemotherapy and contributing to managing the toxicities associated with treatment, and the medicines optimisation aspects of care.
The successful candidate will work and support the chemotherapy day unit, providing on hand support to the Scunthorpe site and (when appropriate) remote support to the Scunthorpe site, and the Lloyds homecare unit. Patients will receive pharmacy input on their 1st cycle of treatment.
About us
NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Masters' qualification in Pharmacy (4 years), or equivalent qualification, plus pre-registration training.
- Registrant of the GPhC
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in hospital Pharmacy (or equivalent relevant experience)
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
- Holds a non-medical prescribing qualification.
Occupational Experience
Essential
- Dispensary experience
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Evidence of compliance with procedures and protocols
- o Staff management, appraisal, and performance management
Desirable
- Experience of pharmacy aseptics (or knowledge on how aseptics functions)
- Experience of clinical area
- Experience of undertaking structured medication reviews
- Experience of Independent working
- Experience of teaching, mentoring and clinical supervision
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Masters' qualification in Pharmacy (4 years), or equivalent qualification, plus pre-registration training.
- Registrant of the GPhC
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in hospital Pharmacy (or equivalent relevant experience)
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
- Holds a non-medical prescribing qualification.
Occupational Experience
Essential
- Dispensary experience
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Evidence of compliance with procedures and protocols
- o Staff management, appraisal, and performance management
Desirable
- Experience of pharmacy aseptics (or knowledge on how aseptics functions)
- Experience of clinical area
- Experience of undertaking structured medication reviews
- Experience of Independent working
- Experience of teaching, mentoring and clinical supervision
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).
