Job summary
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, based across two sites and is ranked as one of the top NHS trusts in the country in the NHS national performance rankings, providing services for patients both locally and across the UK. The Royal Marsden has also been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our hospitals in Chelsea and Sutton offer both NHS and private patients inpatient and outpatient care for haemato-oncology cancers, including transplants, chemotherapy and clinical trials. We have one of the largest research portfolios in the country, with up to 50 clinical trials running at one time for patients with multiple myeloma, leukaemia and lymphoma. In the past five years, the way we treat patients has been transformed by the introduction of novel drugs. And we perform more stem cell transplants than any other centre in the UK.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical pharmacist with a desire to work within haemato-oncology in one of Europe's largest centres for treating blood cancers.
Haemato-oncology is a complex and exciting discipline within pharmacy, with a multidisciplinary and innovative approach to patient care and delivery of services. It is an area of unprecedented growth in new medicines and exciting new technologies.
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.
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, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. 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.
- Take part in audit and project work to support medicines optimisation at the Trust.
- Participate in any pharmacy initiatives or working groups as appropriate.
- To support the Pharmacy team with the department strategy and delivery of the pharmacy vision within the department and throughout the Trust.
- Undertakes and participates in training and developing the team, acting as a role model for pharmacy staff e.g. band 6 pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists, undergraduate pharmacy students and pharmacy technicians training programmes and teaching sessions for pre-registration, certificate, diploma pharmacists, other pharmacy staff, medical and nursing staff.
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
- Liaise with the pharmacy aseptic, dispensary and clinical teams and the multi-disciplinary team on the day units to ensure an efficient, effective and safe chemotherapy service is provided.
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
- To work with the clinical trials team to ensure patient services apply safe dispensing practices that are adhered to at all times.
- Promote optimal and appropriate drug use and high quality prescribing practice within the Trust
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- To gain a working knowledge of all sections of the pharmacy and therefore to be able to work competently and with the minimum of supervision in any section as and when required to do so. This includes providing support to aseptic services and dispensary areas.
- To undertakes any other duties consistent with the nature of the post, which may vary from time to time, as requested by the clinical services senior team.
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.
- Take part in audit and project work to support medicines optimisation at the Trust.
- Participate in any pharmacy initiatives or working groups as appropriate.
- To support the Pharmacy team with the department strategy and delivery of the pharmacy vision within the department and throughout the Trust.
- Undertakes and participates in training and developing the team, acting as a role model for pharmacy staff e.g. band 6 pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists, undergraduate pharmacy students and pharmacy technicians training programmes and teaching sessions for pre-registration, certificate, diploma pharmacists, other pharmacy staff, medical and nursing staff.
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
- Liaise with the pharmacy aseptic, dispensary and clinical teams and the multi-disciplinary team on the day units to ensure an efficient, effective and safe chemotherapy service is provided.
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
- To work with the clinical trials team to ensure patient services apply safe dispensing practices that are adhered to at all times.
- Promote optimal and appropriate drug use and high quality prescribing practice within the Trust
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- To gain a working knowledge of all sections of the pharmacy and therefore to be able to work competently and with the minimum of supervision in any section as and when required to do so. This includes providing support to aseptic services and dispensary areas.
- To undertakes any other duties consistent with the nature of the post, which may vary from time to time, as requested by the clinical services senior team.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered Pharmacist
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing
- Member of RPSGB
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years 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
- Audit, project management of research experience
Desirable
- Experience in Oncology Pharmacy practice
- Audit, project management or research experience
- Demonstrated skills/knowledge for preparing injections & working in an aseptic environment
- Experience of training staff
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational/time management
- Contribute to the team
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good presentation and problem solving skills
- 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
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to continuous improvement of self and service, including progressive and continuing professional development
- Commitment to providing a high standard of care.
- Compassionate, Pioneering, Collaborative and determined.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered Pharmacist
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing
- Member of RPSGB
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years 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
- Audit, project management of research experience
Desirable
- Experience in Oncology Pharmacy practice
- Audit, project management or research experience
- Demonstrated skills/knowledge for preparing injections & working in an aseptic environment
- Experience of training staff
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational/time management
- Contribute to the team
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good presentation and problem solving skills
- 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
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to continuous improvement of self and service, including progressive and continuing professional development
- Commitment to providing a high standard of care.
- Compassionate, Pioneering, Collaborative and determined.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
