Job summary
Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer Services
Department Pharmacy
Band 7 £43,742 - £50,056
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
It is an exciting time to join the pharmacy team at MKUH as we are continually growing in size and influence. We have recently undergone a major departmental refurbishment the opening a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in our Cancer Centre.
An exciting career development opportunity has arisen for an able, skilled pharmacist with an interest in cancer care to join our busy, forward-looking and innovative pharmacy service. We are looking for a Band 7 Specialist Pharmacist for Cancer Service to deliver a key role in supporting and expanding pharmaceutical care for our Cancer patients. You will be one of three Specialist Pharmacists providing clinical and pharmaceutical support to the Haematology and Oncology teams and contributing to the work of the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
Are you the person to help us deliver high quality care for our cancer patients? Can you meet and exceed the requirements of this role and help us develop our services even further? If you are, we look forward to hearing from you.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Tejal Gorasia or Alia Al-Mahdi (Principal Cancer Pharmacists)
Tejal.gorasia@mkuh.nhs.uk , alia.al-mahdi@mkuh.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01908 995724/ 5741
Interview: w/c 01/01/2024
Main duties of the job
This post will work alongside the Principal Pharmacists for Cancer Services to manage all of the medicines needs of our Oncology and Haematology patients. In addition to providing ward based clinical pharmacy services and clinical support to the cancer centre pharmacy, you would be expected to take the opportunity to gain experience of supporting and supervising more junior staff, undertaking quality improvement and audit work, championing medicines optimisation and safety initiatives at ward level and working alongside the Principal Pharmacist to support the wider cancer team with any medicines related issues.
You will be supported by a team of experienced pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and the wider pharmacy team. This post has a key role in the delivery, development and evaluation of the pharmaceutical services we provide to cancer patients across the hospital in both inpatient and outpatient environments to optimise medicines use within available resources.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cancer Clinical Responsibilities
- To practice in compliance with the General Pharmaceutical Council code of professional conduct within scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for own decisions, actions, and omissions.
- To demonstrate a critical understanding of broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and within the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty, and incomplete information.
Operational (Aseptics and Technical services)
To assist the Accountable pharmacist in the provision and development of technical and aseptic services within the trust.
Development and Planning
- To contribute to the planning and future development of all aspects of haematology, oncology and aseptic services at Milton Keynes General Hospital
- To support the agreed strategy, aims and objectives for provision of pharmacy services liaising with both pharmacy and directorate teams
Education & Training
To contribute to the departmental education & training programme. Main duties will include:
- Assisting with the competency-based training of junior pharmacy staff
- Contributing to the development of training packages for junior staff
- Participating in the departmental teaching commitments
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cancer Clinical Responsibilities
- To practice in compliance with the General Pharmaceutical Council code of professional conduct within scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for own decisions, actions, and omissions.
- To demonstrate a critical understanding of broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and within the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty, and incomplete information.
Operational (Aseptics and Technical services)
To assist the Accountable pharmacist in the provision and development of technical and aseptic services within the trust.
Development and Planning
- To contribute to the planning and future development of all aspects of haematology, oncology and aseptic services at Milton Keynes General Hospital
- To support the agreed strategy, aims and objectives for provision of pharmacy services liaising with both pharmacy and directorate teams
Education & Training
To contribute to the departmental education & training programme. Main duties will include:
- Assisting with the competency-based training of junior pharmacy staff
- Contributing to the development of training packages for junior staff
- Participating in the departmental teaching commitments
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- B.Sc. / B.Pharm. / M.Pharm
- Registered with GPhC
- Postgraduate Clinical Certificate
- Evidence of CPD (in line with GPhC requirements)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Clinical Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience e.g. GLF
- Evidence of a good understanding of medicines management issues at the interfaces between primary, secondary and tertiary care
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience with at least 2 years in a hospital-based clinical post
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
- Experience of audit work
- An awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to the directorate's patient
- Experience of Medicines Information
Desirable
- Knowledge of the medical management of disease in the specialty's patients
- Experience in cancer services
- Evidence of influencing medicines use to optimise care and help clinicians manage expenditure
- Evidence of experience managing prioritisation in relation to the use of new drugs and new uses for drugs
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others
- I.T. skills such as computer literacy, word processing and spreadsheet skills
- Communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Report writing
- Problem solving
- Good team work and ability to work alone
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Persuasive with ability to negotiate
- Critical appraisal skills
- Radical / Innovative Thinking
- Ability to motivate and act as a role model
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience of supervising and developing colleagues
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Evidence of leadership
Desirable
- Member Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- B.Sc. / B.Pharm. / M.Pharm
- Registered with GPhC
- Postgraduate Clinical Certificate
- Evidence of CPD (in line with GPhC requirements)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Clinical Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience e.g. GLF
- Evidence of a good understanding of medicines management issues at the interfaces between primary, secondary and tertiary care
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience with at least 2 years in a hospital-based clinical post
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
- Experience of audit work
- An awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to the directorate's patient
- Experience of Medicines Information
Desirable
- Knowledge of the medical management of disease in the specialty's patients
- Experience in cancer services
- Evidence of influencing medicines use to optimise care and help clinicians manage expenditure
- Evidence of experience managing prioritisation in relation to the use of new drugs and new uses for drugs
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others
- I.T. skills such as computer literacy, word processing and spreadsheet skills
- Communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Report writing
- Problem solving
- Good team work and ability to work alone
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Persuasive with ability to negotiate
- Critical appraisal skills
- Radical / Innovative Thinking
- Ability to motivate and act as a role model
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience of supervising and developing colleagues
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Evidence of leadership
Desirable
- Member Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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).
