This advanced cancer and aseptics pharmacist role is an integral member of the cancer multidisciplinary team responsible for all pharmaceutical aspects of the patients care so that the patient journey is as smooth as possible. The role is pivotal to the safe administration of medicines.
The role requires a proactive positive approach and an excellent team player. At BHT the post holder will gain experience working with a wide range of haematology and oncology patients ranging from paediatrics to adults. The post holder will gain valuable aseptic experience in our aseptic suite and they will liaise closely with the chemotherapy trained nurses on the day units and the inpatient haematology ward where we offer stem cell transplants. BHT Cancer service is growing rapidly and newly NICE approved medications are being initiated and the service offering is being developed. As an integral part of the team this role will be working with the multi-disciplinary teams to develop the services.
Main duties of the job
To clinically verify prescriptions for patients in a timely and accurate manner. To accuracy check dispensed medicines and support logistics to deliver correct cancer and supportive medicines accurately and on time. To work with clinical teams at the point of care delivery to understand patients medication history, clinical needs and providing medicines knowledge as required to support the patient journey. To support patients understanding of their medicines through counselling, drug history taking, and medicines reconciliation. The role is expected to act in a compassionate, empathetic, and professional manner that supports the pharmacy department and trusts values. The Advanced Pharmacist for Cancer & Aseptics is accountable for developing and maintaining a clinical prescribing service to cancer patients as required under clinical supervision. The role is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care to the cancer directorate and associated areas. The post holder will manage medicines related risk and ensure that the Trust Medicines' Policy and Medicines legislation is complied with. The post holder collaborates with the accountable pharmacist for the unlicensed Aseptic Unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, to facilitate the delivery of compliant aseptic medicines; in accordance with the National Standard for Good Manufacturing and agreed local and national objectives and policies. About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the detailed job description and main responsibilities. Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Pharmacy Degree Registered Pharmacist on GPhC register. Post-graduate diploma in clinically-based pharmacy or recognised equivalent. Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain or equivalent professional body First line management course Experience
Evidence of significant CPD Delivery of a pharmacy service involving oncology/haematology Delivery of a pharmacy aseptic manufacturing service Significant experience of delivery of pharmacy services to a broad range of specialties. Delivery of a pharmacy services to a specialist level in oncology/ haematology. Experience of conducting service audits and the use of performance indicators. Experience in pre-registration training Experience of training and supervising pharmacy staff Experience of training and supervising pharmacy staff within cancer Experience of project management, service implementation or redesign Experience of managing pharmacy staff Experience of participating in clinical trials Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Able to prioritise and manage own workload Communicate and provide effective leadership within a team. Clear and concise verbal and written communication Able to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues Able to recognise and embrace innovative ideas and developments To have a positive attitude, be able to recognise and communicate need for change and be able to participate in change management processes. Work effectively within a range of different teams at Department, Trust, or Regional Level. To have a working knowledge of Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice and National Intrathecal Guidance and Clinical Trials Directive EU 2001/20/EC. Able to analyse and interpret information and make recommendation e.g. Clinical results, stability information or clinical trial protocols Prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for personal and service development. To have experience in interviewing and appraising staff. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Willing to travel between sites and throughout Bucks as required by the post. 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. £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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To clinically verify prescriptions for patients in a timely and accurate manner. To accuracy check dispensed medicines and support logistics to deliver correct cancer and supportive medicines accurately and on time. To work with clinical teams at the point of care delivery to understand patients medication history, clinical needs and providing medicines knowledge as required to support the patient journey. To support patients understanding of their medicines through counselling, drug history taking, and medicines reconciliation. The role is expected to act in a compassionate, empathetic, and professional manner that supports the pharmacy department and trusts values. The Advanced Pharmacist for Cancer & Aseptics is accountable for developing and maintaining a clinical prescribing service to cancer patients as required under clinical supervision. The role is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care to the cancer directorate and associated areas. The post holder will manage medicines related risk and ensure that the Trust Medicines' Policy and Medicines legislation is complied with. The post holder collaborates with the accountable pharmacist for the unlicensed Aseptic Unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, to facilitate the delivery of compliant aseptic medicines; in accordance with the National Standard for Good Manufacturing and agreed local and national objectives and policies. About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the detailed job description and main responsibilities. Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Pharmacy Degree Registered Pharmacist on GPhC register. Post-graduate diploma in clinically-based pharmacy or recognised equivalent. Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain or equivalent professional body First line management course Experience
Evidence of significant CPD Delivery of a pharmacy service involving oncology/haematology Delivery of a pharmacy aseptic manufacturing service Significant experience of delivery of pharmacy services to a broad range of specialties. Delivery of a pharmacy services to a specialist level in oncology/ haematology. Experience of conducting service audits and the use of performance indicators. Experience in pre-registration training Experience of training and supervising pharmacy staff Experience of training and supervising pharmacy staff within cancer Experience of project management, service implementation or redesign Experience of managing pharmacy staff Experience of participating in clinical trials Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Able to prioritise and manage own workload Communicate and provide effective leadership within a team. Clear and concise verbal and written communication Able to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues Able to recognise and embrace innovative ideas and developments To have a positive attitude, be able to recognise and communicate need for change and be able to participate in change management processes. Work effectively within a range of different teams at Department, Trust, or Regional Level. To have a working knowledge of Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice and National Intrathecal Guidance and Clinical Trials Directive EU 2001/20/EC. Able to analyse and interpret information and make recommendation e.g. Clinical results, stability information or clinical trial protocols Prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for personal and service development. To have experience in interviewing and appraising staff. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Willing to travel between sites and throughout Bucks as required by the post. 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. £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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