Oncology Pharmacist

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Rivers Hospital

Rivers Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Located on the Herts & Essex border, Rivers Hospital is passionate about delivering high-quality care throughout the facility. As part of Ramsay's network, staff benefit from a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence, professional development, and patient-centred care.

To provide highly specialised, complex, evidence-based pharmacy care to haematology/oncology patients within Rivers Hospital.To support healthcare professionals in the safe and effective management of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT).

• Collaborate with Consultants to produce and review new SACT protocols, working alongside the Lead Cancer Pharmacist and peers from other hospitals.
• Verify prescriptions for SACT and supportive treatments.
• Oversee the ordering, storage, supply, and billing of SACT; support staff training and accreditation; review and develop related procedures.
• Provide specialist input into patient information and communication regarding SACT treatment.
• Support and train staff in the use of the hospital's SACT EPMA system.
• Assist in implementing corporate SACT policies, procedures, and training programmes within the hospital.
• Contribute to the development of cancer pharmacy services and staff.
• Review SACT audits, incidents, and usage data to ensure safe and cost-effective treatment.
• Collaborate with cancer services pharmacists across hospitals and represent Rivers Hospital on the SACT Committee.
• Provide pharmacist cover outside of cancer services when required.

• Clinical pharmacy services in haematology/oncology within secondary care.
• Appraisal of new medicines.
• Delivery of training to pharmacy staff.
• Experience in audit and incident review.

• Training delivery to cancer services pharmacy staff.
• Appraisal of new SACT.
• Familiarity with EPMA systems.
• Peer review experience in cancer pharmacy services.
• Practising as an Independent Prescriber (IP).

• MPharm or equivalent.
• GPhC registered pharmacist.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (e.g. Certificate or Diploma).
• Awareness of resources supporting SACT services.
• Understanding of cancer standards relevant to pharmacy.

• BOPA SACT Verification Passport.
• IP qualification (or working towards it).
• Member of BOPA.

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension (up to 5% matched after qualifying period)
• Flexible shift patterns (where possible)
• Enhanced Parental Leave Policies
• Private Healthcare (includes online GP)
• Life Assurance
• Free Training & Development via Ramsay Academy
• Free On-site Parking (where possible)
• Subsidised Staff Restaurant (where possible)
• Over 8,000 discounts via benefits portal
• Discounted cinema tickets via dedicated portal
• Access to Blue Light Card Scheme

Person Specification

Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body

Essential

• Clinical Registration

Desirable

• Clinical Registration

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Sawbridgeworth

England

CM21 9JL

Employer's website

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