Main area Specialist Cancer Pharmacist Grade Band 6-7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Plus late, on-call and bank holiday commitment as per rota) Job ref 387-DT-5260-NG
Site Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre
Town
Bristol
Salary £37,338 - £52,809 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/01/2025 23:59 As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Are you a passionate Pharmacist looking to gain specialist experience in Haematology and Oncology? If so, University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Trust (UHBW) has an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team, working at the forefront of cancer pharmacy in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC). As a Specialist Cancer Pharmacist, you will collaborate with experienced Senior Pharmacists across various adult and teenage and young adult (TYA) specialty areas on rotation. This includes providing clinical pharmacy services to oncology, haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) patients, including those treated with Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapies (CAR-T). You will also provide aseptic services to patients throughout the Trust. If you have a minimum of 6 months hospital experience and are working towards a post graduate certificate with a keen interest in cancer services, recruitment to a Band 6 to 7 progression post will be considered. Main duties of the job
As you rotate through specialist areas, you will gain experience of both clinical and aseptic aspects of cancer services. Provision of clinical pharmacy services to specialist areas including adult and TYA oncology, haematology, BMT, CAR-T and cancer clinical trials. Clinical verification of systemic anticancer therapy prescriptions for adult and TYA patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. Undertaking the role of an authorised pharmacist in the aseptic unit on a sessional basis providing chemotherapy to adult and paediatric patients and parenteral nutrition (PN) to paediatrics and neonates. Involvement with service developments, collaborating with senior pharmacists as well as engaging with other healthcare professionals including medical and nursing staff. Assisting with audit, teaching, and supervision activities as appropriate. We are committed to comprehensive patient care, so this role involves participation in other parts of the pharmacy service when required. This includes weekend commitment either to chemo on-call or BHOC clinical service; late duties; bank holidays; and participation in the pharmacist emergency duty service for the Trust. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Currently registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council MPharm / BPharm / BSc (Pharmacy) Evidence of further training/development in a relevant area of practice (Band 7) Evidence of further training/development in a relevant area of practice (Band 6) Knowledge and experience
Experience of working in hospital pharmacy at Band 6 level or equivalent Post-registration experience in Cancer Pharmacy or Pharmacy Technical Services, particularly chemotherapy; or clinical pharmacy experience across a range of specialised areas (Band 7) Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and professional standards (Band 7) Working knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments and supportive care Post-registration experience in Cancer Pharmacy, or Pharmacy Technical Services particularly SACT; or clinical pharmacy experience across a range of specialised areas (Band 6) Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and professional standards (Band 6) Skills and abilities
Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information Methodical and accurate Ability to assess priorities, plan and organise both own and the clinical and aseptic workload (Band 7) Ability to analyse and interpret complex information Ability to use judgement to challenge and influence prescribing decisions appropriately in a specialist area (Band 7) Able to work in a busy and pressured environment Problem identification and solving skills Research and audit skills Ability to assess priorities, plan and organise both own and the clinical and aseptic workload (Band 6) Ability to use judgement to challenge and influence prescribing decisions appropriately in a specialist area (Band 6) We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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Town
Bristol
Salary £37,338 - £52,809 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/01/2025 23:59 As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Are you a passionate Pharmacist looking to gain specialist experience in Haematology and Oncology? If so, University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Trust (UHBW) has an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team, working at the forefront of cancer pharmacy in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC). As a Specialist Cancer Pharmacist, you will collaborate with experienced Senior Pharmacists across various adult and teenage and young adult (TYA) specialty areas on rotation. This includes providing clinical pharmacy services to oncology, haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) patients, including those treated with Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapies (CAR-T). You will also provide aseptic services to patients throughout the Trust. If you have a minimum of 6 months hospital experience and are working towards a post graduate certificate with a keen interest in cancer services, recruitment to a Band 6 to 7 progression post will be considered. Main duties of the job
As you rotate through specialist areas, you will gain experience of both clinical and aseptic aspects of cancer services. Provision of clinical pharmacy services to specialist areas including adult and TYA oncology, haematology, BMT, CAR-T and cancer clinical trials. Clinical verification of systemic anticancer therapy prescriptions for adult and TYA patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. Undertaking the role of an authorised pharmacist in the aseptic unit on a sessional basis providing chemotherapy to adult and paediatric patients and parenteral nutrition (PN) to paediatrics and neonates. Involvement with service developments, collaborating with senior pharmacists as well as engaging with other healthcare professionals including medical and nursing staff. Assisting with audit, teaching, and supervision activities as appropriate. We are committed to comprehensive patient care, so this role involves participation in other parts of the pharmacy service when required. This includes weekend commitment either to chemo on-call or BHOC clinical service; late duties; bank holidays; and participation in the pharmacist emergency duty service for the Trust. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Currently registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council MPharm / BPharm / BSc (Pharmacy) Evidence of further training/development in a relevant area of practice (Band 7) Evidence of further training/development in a relevant area of practice (Band 6) Knowledge and experience
Experience of working in hospital pharmacy at Band 6 level or equivalent Post-registration experience in Cancer Pharmacy or Pharmacy Technical Services, particularly chemotherapy; or clinical pharmacy experience across a range of specialised areas (Band 7) Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and professional standards (Band 7) Working knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments and supportive care Post-registration experience in Cancer Pharmacy, or Pharmacy Technical Services particularly SACT; or clinical pharmacy experience across a range of specialised areas (Band 6) Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and professional standards (Band 6) Skills and abilities
Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information Methodical and accurate Ability to assess priorities, plan and organise both own and the clinical and aseptic workload (Band 7) Ability to analyse and interpret complex information Ability to use judgement to challenge and influence prescribing decisions appropriately in a specialist area (Band 7) Able to work in a busy and pressured environment Problem identification and solving skills Research and audit skills Ability to assess priorities, plan and organise both own and the clinical and aseptic workload (Band 6) Ability to use judgement to challenge and influence prescribing decisions appropriately in a specialist area (Band 6) We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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