Job summary
This is a permanent 1x WTE Band 8a position to join the paediatric team in the role of a senior TYA haematology/oncology pharmacist with a specific interest in ambulatory care.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and talented individual to join our clinical pharmacy team in a senior role, serving paediatric and adolescent patients with a specific focus on cancer.
The focus of the post is to support the work of the lead pharmacist and senior clinical pharmacist and at times act as a direct deputy in their absence. The post holder will look after patients within the specialties of haematology, oncology, bone marrow transplant as well as general paediatrics, with services also focussed on the needs of the adolescent and young adult population. The post-holder will assist in the development and approval of guidelines, development and training of junior pharmacists and lead on service development and service improvement projects. The post-holder will work closely within the multi-disciplinary team through all elements of clinical care, in the provision of education and training, and in ensuring and assuring clinical governance standards around medicines use for the Paediatrics Division. In doing this, you will develop your own expertise, and that of junior pharmacy colleagues and undergraduates as well as medical students and junior medical staff, whilst working with senior clinicians and nursing staff to ensure high quality medicines management.
Main duties of the job
This role supports the lead pharmacist in the provision of high-quality patient care through delivery of specialised pharmaceutical care to paediatric and adolescent patients with cancer, including haematology, CAR-T and bone marrow transplant. To be considered, you should have a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills) and a broad base of clinical experience, including specialist oncology/haematology experience. An independent prescribing qualification is highly desirable but not essential. Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills are essential.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This role supports the lead pharmacist in the provision of high-quality patient care through delivery of specialised pharmaceutical care to paediatric and adolescent patients with cancer, including haematology, CAR-T and bone marrow transplant.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This role supports the lead pharmacist in the provision of high-quality patient care through delivery of specialised pharmaceutical care to paediatric and adolescent patients with cancer, including haematology, CAR-T and bone marrow transplant.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a Master's degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, or satisfactory evidence of equivalent competence, as demonstrated within a practice portfolio Applicants undertaking the JPB Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice will be expected to have completed at least two FS2 modules
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of English language - both spoken and written
- Ability to utilise email and word processing software packages to support routine work activity
- Ability to communicate in a verbal or written manner with patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
Desirable
- Ability to utilise presentation, spreadsheet and database software packages to support the work of the clinical pharmacy team.
- Ability to influence junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
Personal and People development
Essential
- Previous experience of delivering educational material to junior colleagues
- Identifies and meets own training needs
Desirable
- Previous experience in delivering education and training within pharmacy
Responsibilities toward promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of competence in general clinical practice, including haematology and oncology
- Aware of models of non-medical prescribing
- Demonstrates a broad knowledge of specialist pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of competence in paediatric practice
- Holds a non-medical prescribing certificate
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to organise own workload
- Collects data regarding service provision
- Ability to evaluate quality of own work and work of others
- Ability to lead and accompany others and further their development
- The ability to identify and manage risks
Desirable
- Identifies appropriate measures of service
- Reports on data regarding service provision
- Identifies personal development needs
- The ability to implement risk aversion strategies
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a Master's degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, or satisfactory evidence of equivalent competence, as demonstrated within a practice portfolio Applicants undertaking the JPB Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice will be expected to have completed at least two FS2 modules
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of English language - both spoken and written
- Ability to utilise email and word processing software packages to support routine work activity
- Ability to communicate in a verbal or written manner with patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
Desirable
- Ability to utilise presentation, spreadsheet and database software packages to support the work of the clinical pharmacy team.
- Ability to influence junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
Personal and People development
Essential
- Previous experience of delivering educational material to junior colleagues
- Identifies and meets own training needs
Desirable
- Previous experience in delivering education and training within pharmacy
Responsibilities toward promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of competence in general clinical practice, including haematology and oncology
- Aware of models of non-medical prescribing
- Demonstrates a broad knowledge of specialist pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of competence in paediatric practice
- Holds a non-medical prescribing certificate
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to organise own workload
- Collects data regarding service provision
- Ability to evaluate quality of own work and work of others
- Ability to lead and accompany others and further their development
- The ability to identify and manage risks
Desirable
- Identifies appropriate measures of service
- Reports on data regarding service provision
- Identifies personal development needs
- The ability to implement risk aversion strategies
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
