Job summary
We have
an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist in Cancer and
Aseptics to join the Pharmacy team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. You
will be based across Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville Hospitals. You will be
responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to oncology
and haematology wards and cancer day units. You will also provide pharmacist
support to the aseptic services unit and be involved in the provision of
clinical trials for cancer patients, ensuring the safe, effective, and
evidence-based use of medicines.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist
Pharmacist, you will be responsible for managing medicines-related risks and
ensuring full compliance with the Trusts Medicines Policy and all relevant
medicines legislation. You will clinically verify prescriptions in a timely and
accurate manner, carry out accuracy checking of dispensed medicines, and
support medicines logistics to ensure cancer treatments and supportive
therapies are supplied safely, correctly, and on schedule. You will work
closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams at the point of care to review
patients medication histories, assess clinical needs, and provide expert
medicines advice to support safe and effective treatment pathways.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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To develop and provide clinical pharmacy services across the cancer
directorate, including specialist haematology wards, adult oncology and
haematology day units, cancer outpatients, community-based paediatric oncology,
and Florence Nightingale Hospice (FNH).
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To provide specialised professional education and support to pharmacy and
clinical staff in relevant areas, enhancing standards and quality of patient
care.
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To support the aseptic unit manager on a rotational basis in the
day-to-day running of the pharmacy aseptic unit.
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To support and deputise for the Advanced Pharmacist for Cancer and
Aseptics as required.
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To deliver tailored medicines advice and guidance directly to patients and
carers, including explaining treatment regimens, providing practical tips for
adherence, and addressing any queries to enhance patient understanding and
confidence.
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To maintain detailed records of interventions, monitor trends in medicine
use, and achieve competence in specialised IT systems such as BOPA and Aria to
support safe and efficient chemotherapy preparation and management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To develop and provide clinical pharmacy services across the cancer
directorate, including specialist haematology wards, adult oncology and
haematology day units, cancer outpatients, community-based paediatric oncology,
and Florence Nightingale Hospice (FNH).
-
To provide specialised professional education and support to pharmacy and
clinical staff in relevant areas, enhancing standards and quality of patient
care.
-
To support the aseptic unit manager on a rotational basis in the
day-to-day running of the pharmacy aseptic unit.
-
To support and deputise for the Advanced Pharmacist for Cancer and
Aseptics as required.
-
To deliver tailored medicines advice and guidance directly to patients and
carers, including explaining treatment regimens, providing practical tips for
adherence, and addressing any queries to enhance patient understanding and
confidence.
-
To maintain detailed records of interventions, monitor trends in medicine
use, and achieve competence in specialised IT systems such as BOPA and Aria to
support safe and efficient chemotherapy preparation and management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC-registered pharmacist
- Experience in oncology/haematology pharmacy
- Competent in chemotherapy/aseptic preparation
- Able to provide patient counselling and education
- Experience supporting or leading pharmacy teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC-registered pharmacist
- Experience in oncology/haematology pharmacy
- Competent in chemotherapy/aseptic preparation
- Able to provide patient counselling and education
- Experience supporting or leading pharmacy teams
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).
