Job summary
Were looking for a Senior Specialist Clinical Oncology & Haematology Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at our Leaders in Oncology Care site, currently rated "Outstanding by the CQC.
Based in London's medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient-centred service across our world-renown campus that house several centres of excellence from to Complex Oncology to Cardiac to Diagnostics
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will participate in the delivery, management and development of a high quality, proactive, cost effective, safe and responsive patient-centric systemic anti-cancer (SACT) pharmacy service. You will work also have the opportunity to work closely with the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology and other members of our multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that our patients are able to safely access the very latest treatments in oncology and haematology.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist youll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As a key member of the pharmacy team, you will provide high quality, patient focused, clinical pharmacy services which consistently meet the needs of all service users.
- You will be responsible for working across all aspects of the core pharmacy services which may include provision of medicines management, advice and evidence-based practice to inpatients and outpatients, patient and aseptic services, risk management and clinical governance.
- You will be involved in the continuous service and professional development, audit and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).
- As a Senior Specialist pharmacist, you will be responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to highly specialised or complex areas of medicine.
- You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Project(s) (QIPs)and will be integral in providing training, education and mentorship to pharmacists and technical staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As a key member of the pharmacy team, you will provide high quality, patient focused, clinical pharmacy services which consistently meet the needs of all service users.
- You will be responsible for working across all aspects of the core pharmacy services which may include provision of medicines management, advice and evidence-based practice to inpatients and outpatients, patient and aseptic services, risk management and clinical governance.
- You will be involved in the continuous service and professional development, audit and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).
- As a Senior Specialist pharmacist, you will be responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to highly specialised or complex areas of medicine.
- You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Project(s) (QIPs)and will be integral in providing training, education and mentorship to pharmacists and technical staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards (post-registration)
- Previous experience of working in Oncology
- Previous experience of working in ward based settings
- Practical experience in an Aseptic Production Unit & GMP
Desirable
- Mosaiq, BD Cato, Meditech knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to wards (post-registration)
- Previous experience of working in Oncology
- Previous experience of working in ward based settings
- Practical experience in an Aseptic Production Unit & GMP
Desirable
- Mosaiq, BD Cato, Meditech knowledge
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
