Specialist Oncology Pharmacist

Barts Health NHS Trust has an opportunity for a dynamic individual within their state-of-the-art oncology pharmacy department. This post offers an individual the chance to develop their clinical skills in Oncology and contribute to the highly motivated and innovative cancer pharmacy clinical team.

The job presents an exciting opportunity to further develop expertise in all aspects of oncology. You will gain clinical and technical experience from working within a well-established team of oncology pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

The position is based at St Bartholomew's Hospital, but you will also visit other sites within Barts Health. Responsibilities include clinically screening all chemotherapy prescriptions, both IV and Oral, for Medical and Haemato-oncology patients, including Stem Cell Transplant, providing clinical pharmacy services at ward level and in clinics, and completing assigned project and audit work.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service, working closely with the pharmacy oncology team, the multidisciplinary ward team, and the dispensary team.
• Support the Cancer Leads in promoting high-quality, cost-effective prescribing for patients at Barts Health.
• Participate in ward rounds and discharge planning.
• Take medication histories, audit drug therapy, and review drug use.
• Assist the department in implementing and auditing adherence to the National Strategy and NICE guidelines.
• Draw up prescribing guidelines for department use and inclusion in the Trust formulary.
• Evaluate new drugs to support requests for use.
• Support the Directorate in managing their drug budget.
• Optimize medication usage for Cancer patients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £58,133 to £65,261 per annum.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Requirements

• MPharm or equivalent.
• Registered as a pharmacist with the GPhC.
• Specialist postgraduate certificate in pharmacy practice or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Independent prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Proven experience of good performance in previous posts.
• Previous experience of working within oncology providing a pharmacy service to oncology wards.
• Experience in supervising and organizing staff and work.
• Evidence of basic teaching and tutoring in a hospital setting.

Knowledge

• Basic pharmaceutical care needs of oncology patients.
• Awareness of current legislation and regulations.
• Understanding of stock control systems.
• Knowledge of safe and secure handling of medicines requirements.

Skills

• Able to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates ability to perform accurate complex calculations and numeracy skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize self.
• Able to work unsupervised and under pressure.
• IT literate; able to use Microsoft Office with intermediate IT skills.