Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Cance Services Pharmacist in Aseptics, Oncology, Haematology and Parenteral Nutrition to join our lovely pharmacy team here at Leighton Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To work within the Clinical Pharmacy Team within the Aseptics department and provide a dedicated, safe and effective, patient focused oncology and haematology clinical service to MCHFT patients. To provide a high quality, safe and effective clinical pharmacy and medicines management services to patients requiring PN. To assist in developing standards and systems for safe and effective prescribing, administration, aseptic manufacture and dispensing within MCHFT.
Candidates will have
1 year pre-registration training and experience in a hospital setting
Post-graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy (completed or commenced on appointment)
Ability to maintain high levels of concentration and ensure high personal professional standards of practice regardless of pressures and distractions
Good IT skills including word processing, spreadsheet and bespoke pharmaceutical applications
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will encompass:
- Clinically screening oncology and haematology prescriptions.
- Clinically screening PN and other aseptically manufactured products
- Working within guidance and policy to ensure safe manufacture of aseptic products
- Final checking and releasing of aseptically manufactured products.
- Working with the senior pharmacists to ensure national and local standard are achieved.
- Review and monitor patients in response to changes in patients condition, results of tests, adverse drug reactions, response to treatment and each patients individual requirements.
- Therapeutic drug monitoring for specific drugs.
- Comprehensive and individually tailored patient education and counselling regarding their treatment.
- Provision of advice to medical, nursing, pharmacy and other members of staff as appropriate regarding oncology, haematology and PN pharmaceutical issues including: advice on treatment, dose, suitable dosage form, contraindications, interactions, side effects, administration, manufacture, monitoring and interpretation of test results. May involve research or investigation and complex calculations.
- Encouraging implementation of local and national guidelines, including local limited formulary and NICE guidance.
- Reporting of adverse drug reactions and interactions.
- Participating in oncology/haematology clinics
- Participate in the provision of a clinical ward-based service
- Working with the MCHFT Multidisciplinary Team.
The successful candidate will be able to use their skills and knowledge to strive to deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service. This post will be ideal for a pharmacist who is motivated by direct patient care, service improvement, wants to work collaboratively and who wants to make a positive impact on patient care.
This post also includes weekend working, bank holiday working when needed. This can be discussed at interview.
This post is full time but we are happy to consider reduced hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will encompass:
- Clinically screening oncology and haematology prescriptions.
- Clinically screening PN and other aseptically manufactured products
- Working within guidance and policy to ensure safe manufacture of aseptic products
- Final checking and releasing of aseptically manufactured products.
- Working with the senior pharmacists to ensure national and local standard are achieved.
- Review and monitor patients in response to changes in patients condition, results of tests, adverse drug reactions, response to treatment and each patients individual requirements.
- Therapeutic drug monitoring for specific drugs.
- Comprehensive and individually tailored patient education and counselling regarding their treatment.
- Provision of advice to medical, nursing, pharmacy and other members of staff as appropriate regarding oncology, haematology and PN pharmaceutical issues including: advice on treatment, dose, suitable dosage form, contraindications, interactions, side effects, administration, manufacture, monitoring and interpretation of test results. May involve research or investigation and complex calculations.
- Encouraging implementation of local and national guidelines, including local limited formulary and NICE guidance.
- Reporting of adverse drug reactions and interactions.
- Participating in oncology/haematology clinics
- Participate in the provision of a clinical ward-based service
- Working with the MCHFT Multidisciplinary Team.
The successful candidate will be able to use their skills and knowledge to strive to deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service. This post will be ideal for a pharmacist who is motivated by direct patient care, service improvement, wants to work collaboratively and who wants to make a positive impact on patient care.
This post also includes weekend working, bank holiday working when needed. This can be discussed at interview.
This post is full time but we are happy to consider reduced hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Diploma
- 4 years post registration hospital pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Understanding clinical governance and risk management
Experience
Essential
- 4 years post registration hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience of working in a pharmacy aseptic unit
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Good time management
- self motivating and able to motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Diploma
- 4 years post registration hospital pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Understanding clinical governance and risk management
Experience
Essential
- 4 years post registration hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience of working in a pharmacy aseptic unit
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Good time management
- self motivating and able to motivate others
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).
