Clinical Pharmacist (Haematology/Oncology and Aseptic Services)
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Job summary
37.5 Hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic pharmacist to join our team of pharmacists, technicians and ATO's across the aseptic and clinical services at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The aseptic services encompasses; production of chemotherapy, TPN [adult and neonatal], specialist products for pain and plastics. You will also be responsible in assisting with the clinical pharmacy service to Oncology and Haematology patients.
This is a challenging and dynamic role that will allow the successful applicant to strengthen their clinical and aseptic knowledge and expertise.
The successful candidate will work full time hours 8.30am-5pm Monday - Friday, and will also be included in :
- On call duties on a rolling rota basis, approximately 1 in 40.
- Working Bank Holiday rota throughout the year
- variable daily start and finish times according to rota and need
Main duties of the job
The main duties include:
- Clinically and aseptically pre-checking prescriptions for cancer patients.
- Aseptic check of PN and other non-chemotherapy aseptically prepared treatments.
- Final check and release of aseptically prepared products.
- Liaising with medics and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and timely treatments are prepared to our patients.
- Provide clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology wards.
Additionally, you will also be able to develop your negotiation, influencing, leadership and management skills. In doing so, you will be required to:
- Act as a positive role model for the clinical and aseptic services for pharmacy colleagues and other health care professionals.
- Regularly participate in audit and service improvements.
- Be involved in the preparation of policies and procedures.
- Be involved in risk reporting and management.
- Provide relevant and up to date education and training to pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.
The pharmacy department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be dedicated to your development, supporting you in your new role with various internal and external educational opportunities available to help you further develop both your clinical and professional skills.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Details
Date posted
05 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CD-5923148
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Aseptic and Cancer Services Accountable Pharmacist
Bill Wetherill
01642854793
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