Job summary
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our team. This band 7 post is ideal for a pharmacist looking to start their career in Aseptic Services. The successful candidate will be supported by a dedicated education and training team, ensuring continuous professional development and growth.
The Trust places immense value on its pharmacy team recognising their crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to patients. This role offers the opportunity to work in the beautiful county of Sussex known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant communities with easy access to both the coast and the South Downs.
The chemotherapy production unit at Worthing provides around 1500 chemotherapy doses to patients a month. Led by a highly supportive pharmacy team who ensure safe, efficient and effective service to Cancer Services and other teams within the Trust
This is a really exciting opportunity to shape the development of the service at Worthing Hospital. With early discussions about a centralised Aseptic Unit within Sussex this is a perfect opportunity to be part of this project and shape the service to the Trust.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of clinical, technical and administrative tasks, ensuring the safe and effective preparation of SACT medicines. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance for all our staff.
Daily responsibilities:
- To support and maintain the work of the Aseptic Services Section of the Pharmacy
Clinical Duties:
- Provide specialist clinical pharmacy service to all cancer patients
- Work closely with other lead specialists in other localities and nationally for pharmacy services to cancer services to develop best practice.
Aseptic Preparation:
- Provide support to ensure that aseptic facilities meet the standards assessed by external audits
- Help develop and deliver a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical aseptic service
Quality Control:
- Assist Lead Pharmacists in responding appropriately to internal and external inspections
Education and Training:
- Ensure the training of all staff within aseptic services to be competent in the preparation of all aseptic preparations.
- Identify own learning needs
Patient Safety:
- Monitor chemotherapy regimens and clinically check prescriptions prior to their production
- Ensure chemotherapy agents are manufactured to available standards.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:
- Specialist Pharmacist Aseptic Services
Job Summary:
- To support and maintain the work of the Aseptic Services Section of the Pharmacy, which provides all injectable chemotherapy treatments in a ready to use form.
- Provide specialist clinical pharmacy service to all cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy within the Trust
- Ensure chemotherapy agents are manufactured in concordance with medicines legislation and regional QC standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the provision of apharmacy aseptic service to the staff of Worthing pharmacy department and cancer services.
- To support the management of the aseptic unit service providing clinical, technical and training support to the aseptic service ensuring the health and safety of staff and patients.
- To support the Accountable Pharmacist for all work carried out under section 10 of the Medicines Act within the site specific Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must hold a Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Work Environment:
- This post will require periods of time within an Aseptic Unit alongside desk and presence on a cancer ward.
- You will be working with cancer patients
- There will be time pressures within the role
- There may be periods of standing/sitting
Reporting Structure:
- You will be responsible to the Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services.
- You will be accountable to the chief pharmacist.
Salary and Benefits:
The post is a band 7 post. Your position within this salary scale will be based on your current experience.
Job role:
In this role you will be instrumental in providing exceptional care, contributing to the overall success of our team and the support of our patients. Your dedication to quality, safety and continuous improvement will be key to your success and the success of our service. We also place a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, ensuing you have the support you need to thrive both professionally and personally.
If this sounds like the job for you, give us a call or arrange a visit. Further details of the role can be found in the job descriptions.
Please see Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:
- Specialist Pharmacist Aseptic Services
Job Summary:
- To support and maintain the work of the Aseptic Services Section of the Pharmacy, which provides all injectable chemotherapy treatments in a ready to use form.
- Provide specialist clinical pharmacy service to all cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy within the Trust
- Ensure chemotherapy agents are manufactured in concordance with medicines legislation and regional QC standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the provision of apharmacy aseptic service to the staff of Worthing pharmacy department and cancer services.
- To support the management of the aseptic unit service providing clinical, technical and training support to the aseptic service ensuring the health and safety of staff and patients.
- To support the Accountable Pharmacist for all work carried out under section 10 of the Medicines Act within the site specific Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must hold a Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Work Environment:
- This post will require periods of time within an Aseptic Unit alongside desk and presence on a cancer ward.
- You will be working with cancer patients
- There will be time pressures within the role
- There may be periods of standing/sitting
Reporting Structure:
- You will be responsible to the Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services.
- You will be accountable to the chief pharmacist.
Salary and Benefits:
The post is a band 7 post. Your position within this salary scale will be based on your current experience.
Job role:
In this role you will be instrumental in providing exceptional care, contributing to the overall success of our team and the support of our patients. Your dedication to quality, safety and continuous improvement will be key to your success and the success of our service. We also place a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, ensuing you have the support you need to thrive both professionally and personally.
If this sounds like the job for you, give us a call or arrange a visit. Further details of the role can be found in the job descriptions.
Please see Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for full details.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy at a British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent
- Working towards or a post graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy
- A UK registered pharmacist (Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council - Great Britain) with significant experience on the register, working in hospital pharmacy.
- Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification, including experience in cancer services or aseptic services provision at least at a band 7 level.
Desirable
- BOPA membership
- Good Clinical Trial Practice (GCP) training
- Extensive portfolio and evidence of CPD with identifiable outcomes
People Management and Development
Essential
- Experience of working with different healthcare professions and managers across the wider healthcare economy
- Experience in training of other staff
- Able to identify own development/training needs
Specific Requirement
Essential
- Awareness of financial aspects of chemotherapy funding
- Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes that supports the Trust's Vision
- Experience with the use of chemotherapy prescribing systems
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role
- Excellent problem solving skills
Desirable
- Previous experience with Chemocare (e-prescribing system)
- Previous experience with Wellsky (e-prescribing system and stock control system)
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy at a British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent
- Working towards or a post graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy
- A UK registered pharmacist (Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council - Great Britain) with significant experience on the register, working in hospital pharmacy.
- Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification, including experience in cancer services or aseptic services provision at least at a band 7 level.
Desirable
- BOPA membership
- Good Clinical Trial Practice (GCP) training
- Extensive portfolio and evidence of CPD with identifiable outcomes
People Management and Development
Essential
- Experience of working with different healthcare professions and managers across the wider healthcare economy
- Experience in training of other staff
- Able to identify own development/training needs
Specific Requirement
Essential
- Awareness of financial aspects of chemotherapy funding
- Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes that supports the Trust's Vision
- Experience with the use of chemotherapy prescribing systems
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role
- Excellent problem solving skills
Desirable
- Previous experience with Chemocare (e-prescribing system)
- Previous experience with Wellsky (e-prescribing system and stock control system)
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
