Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer Services Pharmacist
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 279-6208057-APR24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Pharmacist Cancer Services
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) places immense value on its cancer pharmacy team, which has steadily grown in both strength and size over the years. We are delighted to announce an exceptional opportunity for a senior pharmacist to join our well-established team of dedicated professionals at either St Richard's or Worthing Hospital.
Not essential for previous experience in cancer. Band 6-7 progression will be considered.
This successful post holder will support and maintain the work of the Aseptic Service section of pharmacy and provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to all cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy within the Trust.
The chemotherapy production units at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust West provides around 2000 chemotherapy doses to patients at Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals per month. We have 2 busy units, led by a great pharmacy team who provide a safe, efficient and effective service to Cancer Services and other teams within the Trust
Our team comprises of Pharmacists, technicians, assistants and a senior manufacturing technician apprentice providing a chemotherapy, monoclonal antibody and immunotherapy within Worthing and Chichester.
This is an exhilarating phase for our cancer pharmacy service, as we aspire to expand our pharmacy prescribing team and provide even more patient-facing services. As part of this role, you will play a crucial role in our oncology service, collaborating closely with medical and nursing teams.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and passionate pharmacist who is eager to contribute to the advancement of our oncology service. If you are looking to progress in your career and enhance your knowledge and skills, this position offers an ideal opportunity for professional growth.
As part of this team you will be able to work with a variety of people providing an outstanding service to the Trust ensuring the safe and efficient provision of chemotherapy.
As part of this team you will be able to work with a variety of people providing an outstanding service to the Trust ensuring the safe and efficient provision of chemotherapy.
This is a really exciting opportunity to be part of our new journey to shape the development of the service at St Richard’s alongside Worthing and our legacy Trust Brighton and Sussex University Hospital Trust team.
Join our team at UHS and become a part of our dynamic and progressive cancer pharmacy service. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on patient care and shape the future of oncology services.
The successful candidate must hold a Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsible for the provision of a pharmacy cancer service to the staff of UHSussex West pharmacy department and cancer services.
Specific responsibilities include:
- To undertake specific duties agreed with the Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services in line with the grade and scope of the post.
- During periods of absence of the Lead Pharmacist, to deputise as the Accountable and Responsible Pharmacist for all work carried out under section 10 of the Medicines Act within the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
- To assist the Lead Pharmacist in responding appropriately to external regional QC inspections, detailing actions undertaken to comply with their recommendations; in conjunction with the Technician Team Leader – Aseptic Services.
- To participate in consultant wards rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences as and when necessary in absence of the Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services.
- To help develop and deliver a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical aseptic service to the cancer services directorate. This includes ensuring that facilities meet the standards assessed by external audits under the direction of EL(97)52 by the Department of Health.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Information Resource/IT
Essential criteria
- Excellent IT skills and knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Use of EPMA pharmacy computer system
- Use of electronic prescribing system
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Pharmacy from a UK School of Pharmacy or equivalent, as recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable criteria
- Further post-graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy at certificate level or higher.
- Member of specialist interest groups e.g. BOPA (British Oncology Pharmacy Association).
Research and Development
Essential criteria
- Involvement / contribution to research projects
Desirable criteria
- Research publication on own or as part of a group/team.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Teaching and tutoring experience
- Significant experience in clinical hospital pharmacy
Desirable criteria
- Staff management experience
- Working as a pharmacist within the field of cancer services
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Ability to act with confidence and take responsibility for actions
- Effective negotiating skills
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy/calculation skills
- Demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience in training of other staff
- Motivation and enthusiasm
Planning and Organisational
Essential criteria
- Effective organisation and time-management skills
- Experience of managing unpredictable work patterns and to effectively manage situations
Patient/Client Care
Essential criteria
- Keeps good records
- Caring and compassionate
- Responsible for own actions and those of relevant others.
- Demonstrate empathy towards patient group
Policy and Service Development
Essential criteria
- Able to identify own development/training
Desirable criteria
- Experience in undertaking audits
Financial and Physical Development
Essential criteria
- Awareness of financial aspects of chemotherapy funding
Human Resources
Essential criteria
- Experience of checking the work of others
Desirable criteria
- Teaching experience
- Previous knowledge and skills gained from completion of a rotation within the aseptic unit
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Matthew Pitt
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacist Preparative Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903205111
- Additional information
ext 85766
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