Job summary
Are you a passionate pharmacist with Cancer Services and e-Prescribing experience? If so, University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Trust (UHBW) has an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team, working at the forefront of cancer pharmacy in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC).
As a Specialist Cancer Pharmacist for SACT e-Prescribing, you will work closely with our senior pharmacist to assist with the development of the SACT e-Prescribing system. This involves collaborating with the clinical and aseptic teams to implement changes safely and effectively.
Main duties of the job
To assist with the development of the SACT e-prescribing system, under the direction of the senior pharmacist, including:
Maintaining drug files, worksheets, regimens and protocols in accordance with agreed processes
Adding new drug files, worksheets, regimens and protocols in accordance with agreed processes
Performing validation and quality assurance checks where approved to do so
Assist with reporting including the submission of electronic data to national bodies as required
Training and assessing competency of prescribers and other staff in the use of the system, in accordance with agreed standards.
Assisting with new developments and projects under the supervision of the senior pharmacist
This role is currently 11.25 hours per week, focusing on SACT e-Prescribing. If additional funding is available in the future, the responsibilities may be expanded to include the role of authorised pharmacist in the aseptic unit on a sessional basis.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working in hospital pharmacy at Band 6 level or equivalent
- Post-registration experience in Cancer Pharmacy or Pharmacy Technical Services, particularly systemic anti-cancer treatments; or clinical pharmacy experience across a range of specialised areas
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and professional standards
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems
Desirable
- Working knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments and supportive care
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information
- Methodical and accurate
- Ability to assess priorities, plan and organise both own and the clinical and aseptic workload
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information
- Ability to use judgement to challenge and influence prescribing decisions appropriately
- Able to work in a busy and pressured environment
- Problem identification and solving skills
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MPharm / BPharm / BSc (Pharmacy)
- Currently registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of further training and development in a relevant area of practice
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working in hospital pharmacy at Band 6 level or equivalent
- Post-registration experience in Cancer Pharmacy or Pharmacy Technical Services, particularly systemic anti-cancer treatments; or clinical pharmacy experience across a range of specialised areas
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and professional standards
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems
Desirable
- Working knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments and supportive care
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information
- Methodical and accurate
- Ability to assess priorities, plan and organise both own and the clinical and aseptic workload
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information
- Ability to use judgement to challenge and influence prescribing decisions appropriately
- Able to work in a busy and pressured environment
- Problem identification and solving skills
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MPharm / BPharm / BSc (Pharmacy)
- Currently registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of further training and development in a relevant area of practice
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 Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre
Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
