Job summary
Band 7 Cancer and Aseptic Services Pharmacist
Do you want to be a part of a breakthrough moment in the delivery of innovative treatments for our cancer patients as we transform the NHS Pharmacy Aseptic service?An exciting opportunity is now available for a Rotational Cancer and Aseptic Services Pharmacist at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
By working together, we can achieve national cancer objectives, such as early diagnosis and personalized care for our patients. Our cancer patients will benefit from your expertise in the specialist clinical haematology and oncology field, thereby supporting the development of a resilient and suitable cancer and aseptic service locally.
A supported development pathway from Band 6 to Band 7 may be available for the right candidate, offering a structured opportunity for progression based on experience and performance.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to provide patient-focused pharmacy services to both outpatients and inpatients. You will also work as part of the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit supporting the aseptic preparation and release of high risk injectable or infusional products, as well as maintaining a high quality, safe and efficient level of service delivery through the management of the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) and efficiency savings.
For further information, an informal discussion or opportunity to visit please contact:
Tiffany Chan, Lead Pharmacist in Cancer Services on 01793 605341 (tiffany.chan@nhs.net)
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be competent to clinically screen all prescriptions for parenteral and oral products against approved chemotherapy regimens, including checking and interpreting blood results. This may include non-cancer indications such as rheumatology.
To be competent to screen, dispense and issue intrathecal injections according to Trust and National Guidance.
To liaise with the Oncology and Haematology teams regarding chemotherapy treatments, and provide advice and clinical support as required.
Work with the Accountable pharmacist to ensure, maintain and develop facilities, equipment and work practices to achieve the highest technical standards.
Act as an Authorized Pharmacist and supervise day-to-day preparation of products and release for use in accordance with local, regional and national guidelines.
To work closely with the Aseptic technical team and Cancer Pharmacy Team to co-ordinate treatment provision to the Day Therapy Unit, haematology inpatient unit and other medical wards requiring high risk injectable medicines.
To ensure Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit is operating in accordance with current legislation and guidance including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services, RPSGB Code of Ethics, Health and Safety, Medicines Act, COSHH and Departmental Procedures.
To be able to perform final release of products purchased as unlicensed ready to administer doses from Specials Manufacturers, and maintain competence in this area.
To be fully aware of the processes used to accurately and consistently prepare, dispense and release a wide range of aseptic products including cytotoxic, epidurals, intrathecal, antibiotics, parenteralnutrition, high risk injectables and novel agents.
Please see attached Job Description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be competent to clinically screen all prescriptions for parenteral and oral products against approved chemotherapy regimens, including checking and interpreting blood results. This may include non-cancer indications such as rheumatology.
To be competent to screen, dispense and issue intrathecal injections according to Trust and National Guidance.
To liaise with the Oncology and Haematology teams regarding chemotherapy treatments, and provide advice and clinical support as required.
Work with the Accountable pharmacist to ensure, maintain and develop facilities, equipment and work practices to achieve the highest technical standards.
Act as an Authorized Pharmacist and supervise day-to-day preparation of products and release for use in accordance with local, regional and national guidelines.
To work closely with the Aseptic technical team and Cancer Pharmacy Team to co-ordinate treatment provision to the Day Therapy Unit, haematology inpatient unit and other medical wards requiring high risk injectable medicines.
To ensure Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit is operating in accordance with current legislation and guidance including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services, RPSGB Code of Ethics, Health and Safety, Medicines Act, COSHH and Departmental Procedures.
To be able to perform final release of products purchased as unlicensed ready to administer doses from Specials Manufacturers, and maintain competence in this area.
To be fully aware of the processes used to accurately and consistently prepare, dispense and release a wide range of aseptic products including cytotoxic, epidurals, intrathecal, antibiotics, parenteralnutrition, high risk injectables and novel agents.
Please see attached Job Description for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent training and experience
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- CPD in line with GPhC recommendations
Desirable
- Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Evidence of further training with aseptic services such as TSET Aseptic Services for Managers, quality risk management or change management training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
- Demonstrable experience of providing clinical pharmacy services in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of handling complex clinical problems
- Managing and implementing changes
Desirable
- Oncology and Haematology clinical experience
- Experience of working within an Aseptic Services and Good Manufacturing Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent training and experience
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- CPD in line with GPhC recommendations
Desirable
- Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Evidence of further training with aseptic services such as TSET Aseptic Services for Managers, quality risk management or change management training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
- Demonstrable experience of providing clinical pharmacy services in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of handling complex clinical problems
- Managing and implementing changes
Desirable
- Oncology and Haematology clinical experience
- Experience of working within an Aseptic Services and Good Manufacturing Practice
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).
