University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Specialist Pharmacist - Oncology & Haematology

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Job summary

The Cancer and Haematology service at UHL serves a population of over 1 million. We have 73 in-patient beds supporting the Oncology, Haematology and Palliative care services based at the Osborne Building at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
The Haematology Service cares for more than 1,800 inpatients, more than 55,000 outpatients and over 11,000 day case patients each year. There is an onsite Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Haemophilia service andAnticoagulation service.
The Oncology Service care for nearly 3,000 inpatients, over 30,000 outpatients and almost 13,000 day case and chemotherapy patients.

A Clinical Trials and Cancer/Haematology Researchcentre based in the HOPE unit offering access to a wide and diverse number of Clinical trials.
In addition the Osborne has Macmillan Information and Support Centre and Radiotherapy Department

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Cancer & Haematology Pharmacist to join our friendly team. You will work to provide clinical, technical and prescribing support to Haematology, Oncology, Clinical Trials and Aseptic Services. We are a friendly and dedicated pharmacist and technician team with a passion for delivering excellent patient care.

We are proud to be part of an innovative team including two Consultant Pharmacists specialising in Haematology and Oncology and clinical trials. We are a friendly and dedicated pharmacist and technician team with a passion for delivering excellent patient care.

We are forward thinking about the future and are prospectively in the process of delivering CAR-T and other cellular therapies.

We are dedicated in "Becoming the Best". Current exciting projects within the Oncology and Haematology service include further improving our patient satisfaction by increasing the number of SACT treatments administered closer to home.

You will be part of an exciting comprehensive training programme for University students and foundation pharmacists. The team is rapidly expanding the role of pharmacist prescribers in SACT. There will be an opportunity to undertake the prescribing course, if you are not currently a prescriber.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Date posted

20 June 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, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

358-6265797-CSI

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Havelock Street

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected:

To provide expert pharmaceutical advice to improve patients care both for inpatient and outpatient setting.
To clinically verify chemotherapy prescriptions and SACT treatments to provide safe, cost effective and evidence based treatments for patients.
To co-ordinate the management and development of the team delivering specialist clinical pharmacy services to Cancer & Haematology patients.
To work as an Independent prescriber and prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected:

To provide expert pharmaceutical advice to improve patients care both for inpatient and outpatient setting.
To clinically verify chemotherapy prescriptions and SACT treatments to provide safe, cost effective and evidence based treatments for patients.
To co-ordinate the management and development of the team delivering specialist clinical pharmacy services to Cancer & Haematology patients.
To work as an Independent prescriber and prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications

Essential

GPhC registration
Approaching completion of PG certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent qualification with post-registration experience in pharmacy practice.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good communication skills (written & verbal)
Assertive and enthusiastic

Desirable

Time management skills
Experience of staff management

Knowledge

Essential

Good clinical knowledge

Desirable

Evidence of teaching skills

Person Specification

Essential qualifications

Essential

GPhC registration
Approaching completion of PG certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent qualification with post-registration experience in pharmacy practice.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good communication skills (written & verbal)
Assertive and enthusiastic

Desirable

Time management skills
Experience of staff management

Knowledge

Essential

Good clinical knowledge

Desirable

Evidence of teaching skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Havelock Street

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Havelock Street

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)