Job summary
Specialist Clinical and Cancer Services Pharmacist (Rotational position across the Sutton and Chelsea Hospital sites and the Sir William Rous Unit at Kingston hospital)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual, focused on providing the best possible patient care and experience.
Oncology is one of the most diverse and exciting disciplines in pharmacy, with a multidisciplinary and innovative approach to patient care and delivery of services. Our pharmacists are well respected both within the Trust and nationally for their expertise within oncology and cancer services, and we are looking for a high calibre pharmacist to further enhance the team.
Previous experience of oncology is desirable but not essential as appropriate training will be provided. You will be working as part of a team of clinical pharmacists and technicians providing support to our patients within the outpatient, chemotherapy day unit, clinical trials, and inpatient settings.
The 9-month rotational program offers the opportunity to take advantage of the specialist clinical cancer services available at both hospital sites, ranging from oncology and haematology services (including bone marrow transplant), private care, clinical trials, paediatrics, critical care, and surgery. This is an ideal opportunity for a pharmacist with hospital experience to obtain significant and broad experience in clinical trials, haematology, and oncology pharmacy practice at a world-renowned cancer centre.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical and Cancer services pharmacist is a rotational position designed to develop pharmacists by enhancing their knowledge and skills, and providing the depth of experience required to progress towards more senior specialised posts in Cancer Pharmacy.
Pharmacists will work within the clinical pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe and clinically effective use of medicines for inpatients, day care units and clinics within the Trust.Pharmacists will be expected to act as professional role models and mentors for our more junior pharmacist team, ensuring their clinical practice, values and behaviours meet the high standards of our department and the wider organisation.Rotations can include:o Medical day unit pharmacist / Clinic supporto Private careo Oncology ward services and supervisiono Clinical Trialso CCU and Surgeryo Haemato-oncology; including bone marrow transplant serviceso Paediatric oncology / Teenagers and young adult (TYA) services
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Clinical Pharmacy
- To provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, contributing to the multidisciplinary team for clinical units as required, through ward pharmacy services and divisional support.
- To attend all relevant events such as Registrar/Consultant rounds/unit meetings as appropriate for the rotation
- To respond appropriately to requests from medical and nursing staff for information and advice about the selection and use of drug therapy.
Day Case Chemotherapy Services
- Provide a clinical pharmacy service to the chemotherapy day units
- Support the medical and nursing teams though provision of pharmacy advice and support to ensure the safe and timely delivery of oncology services
- To work across the chemotherapy day units, outpatient department and clinic areas to clinically check the appropriateness of prescribing and promoting medicines optimisation
Clinical Trials and R&D
- To supervise the dispensing of clinical trials material for patients, on a daily basis, ensuring all appropriate documentation is completed in line with European legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Appropriately manage and resolve any clinical queries with regards to patients trial prescriptions to maintain high standard of patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Clinical Pharmacy
- To provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, contributing to the multidisciplinary team for clinical units as required, through ward pharmacy services and divisional support.
- To attend all relevant events such as Registrar/Consultant rounds/unit meetings as appropriate for the rotation
- To respond appropriately to requests from medical and nursing staff for information and advice about the selection and use of drug therapy.
Day Case Chemotherapy Services
- Provide a clinical pharmacy service to the chemotherapy day units
- Support the medical and nursing teams though provision of pharmacy advice and support to ensure the safe and timely delivery of oncology services
- To work across the chemotherapy day units, outpatient department and clinic areas to clinically check the appropriateness of prescribing and promoting medicines optimisation
Clinical Trials and R&D
- To supervise the dispensing of clinical trials material for patients, on a daily basis, ensuring all appropriate documentation is completed in line with European legislation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Appropriately manage and resolve any clinical queries with regards to patients trial prescriptions to maintain high standard of patient care
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered Pharmacist
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of RPSGB
Experience
Essential
- Hospital Pharmacy experience in an NHS or equivalent setting providing a clinical pharmacy service
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy to a broad range of specialities & ability to provide highly specialist advice
- Experience of audit and quality/service improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience in Oncology Pharmacy practice
- Demonstrated skills/knowledge for preparing injections & working in an aseptic environment
- Experience of training staff
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational/time management
- Contribute and work effectively in a team
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to train/coach other members of staff
- Awareness of current developments in clinical pharmacy
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications eg. Word and Excel
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered Pharmacist
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of RPSGB
Experience
Essential
- Hospital Pharmacy experience in an NHS or equivalent setting providing a clinical pharmacy service
- Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy to a broad range of specialities & ability to provide highly specialist advice
- Experience of audit and quality/service improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience in Oncology Pharmacy practice
- Demonstrated skills/knowledge for preparing injections & working in an aseptic environment
- Experience of training staff
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational/time management
- Contribute and work effectively in a team
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to train/coach other members of staff
- Awareness of current developments in clinical pharmacy
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications eg. Word and Excel
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).
