Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to take the lead on the provision of clinical pharmacy services to Oncology units at the Trust and support the development of the pharmacy department workforce to attract and retain the best staff, to continue to provide the best patientcare. This is a high-profile role working closely with the multidisciplinary team, with the current post holder working as a non-medical prescriber in regular clinic sessions. The post is based at the Chelsea site, but some cross site working will be required.
The Royal Marsden moved to a new Epic Digital Health record in March 2023 which has revolutionised how we deliver care. We are currently piloting an outpatient clinic pharmacy service which, alongside the implementation of Epic, has brought Pharmacy to the forefront of how we deliver patient care, and this post holder will be crucial in supporting and continually improving this service.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and is ranked as one of the top NHS trusts in the NHS national performance rankings. We are looking for a self-motivated and forward-thinking senior pharmacist to support pharmacy and the wider Trust in continuing the development of services at the Royal Marsden, whilst gaining experience at the forefront of oncology practice.
For further information contact Imun Gill, Lead Pharmacist - Oncology (Chelsea) (020 7352 8171, ext.1726) imun.gill@rmh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
To lead, strategically co-ordinate and evaluate a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology Units in accordance with the priorities set by the Head of Clinical Services in order to ensure safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of medicines to these patients.
To provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, contributing to the multi-professional team through ward pharmacy services and attendance on appropriate clinician's ward rounds, clinics and meetings.
To support prescribing and work as an independent prescriber at the individual level, contributing to the optimisation of the individual patients' drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues.
To communicate effectively with all healthcare professionals to ensure the safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of drugs to oncology patients.
Identify any systematic or preventable errors associated with medicines used within the Oncology Units and facilitate learning.
To proactively develop clinical pharmacy services and new medicines pathways in the Oncologysetting in line with local and national objectives and contribute to clinical quality improvement projects.
To monitor and interpret published evidence in order to implement agreed policies aimed at improving treatment outcome; facilitating implementation of NHSE/NICE guidance as appropriate.
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.
To develop and maintain drug protocols and treatment guidelines for disease management within the clinical unit, following drug evaluations and drug utilisation review.
To interpret published data on new drugs affecting the specialty across the Trust and, in conjunction with medical staff, prepare drug evaluations for the clinical unit prior to application to the Drug and Therapeutics Committee.
To provide evaluated pharmaceutical information to the Drug and Therapeutics Committee as requested.
To monitor prescribing trends and interpret computer reports of drug usage in order to provide detailed monthly drug expenditure reports for the lead clinicians and the general manager for the Clinical Business Unit (CBU). Provide advice, where appropriate, on managing drug expenditure. This includes monitoring of high cost drugs expenditure and identifying opportunities for cost improvement initiatives.
To identify changes in prescribing practices and new prescribing practices that may impact on the drugs budget and / or patient activity and communicate any perceived impact to the relevant teams and CBU.
To liaise with Service Development, Service manager and the Oncology team to forecast drug expenditure.
To provide internal and external education and training to pharmacy and other healthcare professionals in relation to oncology cancer medicines and to evaluate the training provided.
To act as lead pharmacist with respect to Oncology Unit clinical trials such as review of protocols to ensure appropriate prescriptions are in place.
To develop and implement clinical governance strategies, within the Trust, to the Oncology Unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
To develop and maintain drug protocols and treatment guidelines for disease management within the clinical unit, following drug evaluations and drug utilisation review.
To interpret published data on new drugs affecting the specialty across the Trust and, in conjunction with medical staff, prepare drug evaluations for the clinical unit prior to application to the Drug and Therapeutics Committee.
To provide evaluated pharmaceutical information to the Drug and Therapeutics Committee as requested.
To monitor prescribing trends and interpret computer reports of drug usage in order to provide detailed monthly drug expenditure reports for the lead clinicians and the general manager for the Clinical Business Unit (CBU). Provide advice, where appropriate, on managing drug expenditure. This includes monitoring of high cost drugs expenditure and identifying opportunities for cost improvement initiatives.
To identify changes in prescribing practices and new prescribing practices that may impact on the drugs budget and / or patient activity and communicate any perceived impact to the relevant teams and CBU.
To liaise with Service Development, Service manager and the Oncology team to forecast drug expenditure.
To provide internal and external education and training to pharmacy and other healthcare professionals in relation to oncology cancer medicines and to evaluate the training provided.
To act as lead pharmacist with respect to Oncology Unit clinical trials such as review of protocols to ensure appropriate prescriptions are in place.
To develop and implement clinical governance strategies, within the Trust, to the Oncology Unit.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC Registration
- MSc/ Diploma Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Registered non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Post registration NHS hospital experience
- Oncology Pharmacy experience
- Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards / day units
- Clinical audit or research experience
Desirable
- Experience of budget management & directorate support
- Experience of delivering education & training to undergraduate & post graduate pharmacy and to multidisciplinary staff
- Clinical Trial experience
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work alone without direct supervision when required
- Good time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritise effectively & meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Ability to initiate and implement change
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail & accuracy
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC Registration
- MSc/ Diploma Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Registered non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Post registration NHS hospital experience
- Oncology Pharmacy experience
- Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards / day units
- Clinical audit or research experience
Desirable
- Experience of budget management & directorate support
- Experience of delivering education & training to undergraduate & post graduate pharmacy and to multidisciplinary staff
- Clinical Trial experience
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work alone without direct supervision when required
- Good time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritise effectively & meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Ability to initiate and implement change
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail & accuracy
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).
