LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare

Oncology Pharmacist

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Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Oncology Pharmacist to join our dynamic team in Harlow. The successful candidate will support the Lead Oncology Pharmacist in overseeing daily Oncology operations, contributing to the training and development of the team, and ensuring the delivery of best practices. This role involves collaboration with the Oncology team to complete tasks safely and effectively.

Why LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare?

LPCH has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionate professionals across nursing, patient services, compounding, pharmacy and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefits including:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Outstanding training & development programmes

Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus

Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app

Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal

Qualifications, Training & Experience:

Experience working on Oncology wards.

Experience in clinically screening Oncology SACT prescriptions.

Involvement in ordering chemotherapy.

Proficiency in using and managing electronic prescribing systems for Oncology patients (e.g., iQemo).

Ideally, a post-graduate qualification specialising in Oncology.

Evidence of training with BOPA, such as the SACT Passport, is preferred.

Experience in training and upskilling members of a pharmacy team.

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical leadership and specialist advice for patient care.

Perform clinical verification of prescriptions according to GPhC & BOPA guidelines.

Offer timely, expert clinical advice to medical and nursing staff.

Support continuous improvement within Central Pharmacy operations.

Collaborate with external departments to provide efficient and safe care, promoting a one-team approach.

Assist in maintaining an organised facility, ensuring colleague training and assessment.

Contribute to business projects and Key Value Drivers.

Support onboarding of new business and patients; develop new prescription templates.

Resolve departmental queries and prescription issues promptly.

Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain consistent service levels.

Develop training materials and provide operational and clinical training.

Develop and maintain electronic prescribing system templates.

Participate in departmental audits.

Foster an inclusive, respectful, and effective work environmen

About us

At LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare, with over four decades of experience supporting patients since 1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecare services to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes, workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive range of treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursing for complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond. Working in collaboration with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers, we prioritise patient care and are guided by our values ofDelivering together, Being Accountable, Giving it our allandContinually Improvingto provide the highest standards of service delivery and patient outcomes.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team

Details

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£54,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0258-24-0053

Job locations

Lloyds Pharmacy

Scimitar Park

Harlow

Essex

CM19 5GU


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Oncology Pharmacist to join our dynamic team in Harlow. The successful candidate will support the Lead Oncology Pharmacist in overseeing daily Oncology operations, contributing to the training and development of the team, and ensuring the delivery of best practices. This role involves collaboration with the Oncology team to complete tasks safely and effectively.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Oncology Pharmacist to join our dynamic team in Harlow. The successful candidate will support the Lead Oncology Pharmacist in overseeing daily Oncology operations, contributing to the training and development of the team, and ensuring the delivery of best practices. This role involves collaboration with the Oncology team to complete tasks safely and effectively.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications, Training & Experience:
  • Experience working on Oncology wards.
  • Experience in clinically screening Oncology SACT prescriptions.
  • Involvement in ordering chemotherapy.
  • Proficiency in using and managing electronic prescribing systems for Oncology patients (e.g., iQemo).
  • Ideally, a post-graduate qualification specialising in Oncology.
  • Evidence of training with BOPA, such as the SACT Passport, is preferred.
  • Experience in clinical decision-making.
  • Experience in training and upskilling members of a pharmacy team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications, Training & Experience:
  • Experience working on Oncology wards.
  • Experience in clinically screening Oncology SACT prescriptions.
  • Involvement in ordering chemotherapy.
  • Proficiency in using and managing electronic prescribing systems for Oncology patients (e.g., iQemo).
  • Ideally, a post-graduate qualification specialising in Oncology.
  • Evidence of training with BOPA, such as the SACT Passport, is preferred.
  • Experience in clinical decision-making.
  • Experience in training and upskilling members of a pharmacy team.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare

Address

Lloyds Pharmacy

Scimitar Park

Harlow

Essex

CM19 5GU


Employer's website

https://hallocareers.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare

Address

Lloyds Pharmacy

Scimitar Park

Harlow

Essex

CM19 5GU


Employer's website

https://hallocareers.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Business Partner

Claire Freeman

claire.freeman@lpclinicalhomecare.co.uk

07523804190

Details

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£54,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0258-24-0053

Job locations

Lloyds Pharmacy

Scimitar Park

Harlow

Essex

CM19 5GU


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