Job summary
Scope of the role
To be an expert in pharmaceutical matters for the treatment of childhood cancer.
To be a member of a team of specialist pharmacists delivering a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to the Haematology and Oncology Departments.
To manage and further develop the ward based pharmacy service on the Inpatient Haematology/Oncology wards.
To promote and contribute to the education and training of healthcare professionals.
To promote and contribute to the education and training of staff working or rotating through the Cytotoxics unit.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver a clinical pharmacy service to the Inpatient and Daycare Haematology/Oncology wards, including screening chemotherapy and its supportive care as required- To negotiate with the consultants, divisional pharmacist and senior nursing staff to ensure the service is delivered safely and meets the needs of the patients by:- Promoting the safe and cost-effective use of medicines, in particular Homecare.
- To support the Principal Pharmacist in preparing submission for the Drug & Therapeutics Committee.- To support the Clinical Trials pharmacist in the setting up and review of clinical trials.
Training and development- To lead, support and develop junior pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists in the rotation by acting as a role model or section manager.-To participate in the induction of staff working or rotating through the cytotoxic unit. This includes induction of resident pharmacists to ensure familiarity and understanding of policies/procedures and dispensing practices of chemotherapy during out of hours.
Technical Services- To support the pharmacists working within the cytotoxic unit with prescription screening, worksheet generation and final release of products as required.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Values
Essential
- Our Always values - Welcoming, Helpful, Expert and One Team
Academic Qualification
Essential
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate Diploma (or working towards) in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience providing a clinical service in Haematology/Oncology
- Multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience working in Chemotherapy Aseptic Services
- Policy and service development
- Experience acting as tutor/supervisor for clinical pharmacy certificate/diploma students or pre-registration pharmacists
- Member of or able to become a member of Neonatal & Paediatric Pharmacist & Paediatric Oncology Pharmacists Group
- Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence other professionals
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Time management and problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commuter skills including Power Point and Excel
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Experience of EPIC e-prescribing system
Person Specification
GOSH Values
Essential
- Our Always values - Welcoming, Helpful, Expert and One Team
Academic Qualification
Essential
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate Diploma (or working towards) in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience providing a clinical service in Haematology/Oncology
- Multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience working in Chemotherapy Aseptic Services
- Policy and service development
- Experience acting as tutor/supervisor for clinical pharmacy certificate/diploma students or pre-registration pharmacists
- Member of or able to become a member of Neonatal & Paediatric Pharmacist & Paediatric Oncology Pharmacists Group
- Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence other professionals
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Time management and problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commuter skills including Power Point and Excel
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Experience of EPIC e-prescribing system
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
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
