An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Pharmacist to join the Cancer and Aseptic Services team at ESHT. Successful candidates will support and deputise for the Lead Pharmacist, Aseptic and Cancer Services in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient clinical pharmacy service to oncology and haematology services at ESHT. They will also lead on the development and provision of clinical pharmacy services to the ESHT Infusion Suite. We are in the process of re-developing the Aseptic and Cancer services provided to patients at ESHT.
Experience in Cancer and/or Aseptic Services is essential. Candidates will have the opportunity to explore and enhance their clinical expertise, as well as develop management, training, and leadership skills. They will be supported by an experienced and skilled team of pharmacists, technicians, and assistants.
This post also holds an education and training element, which has proven successful in developing staff as a result of the skills acquired in people management and personnel development. This has led to previous post-holders gaining promotion to lead or management positions.
We have a successful track record of delivering higher-level training and if not already obtained, applicants will be encouraged to complete their Independent Prescribing studies.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialised haematology and oncology clinical pharmacy service to inpatient, outpatient, and day-case patients, carers, specialist medical and nursing staff, and other relevant HCPs providing services to cancer patients. To assess and analyse oral and injectable cytotoxic prescriptions for accuracy, including complex dosage calculations, appropriateness, and safety in accordance with local and national procedures. To be accredited in the appropriate aspects of handling intrathecal chemotherapy e.g., screening, issuing, etc., within the recommendations of current legislation and trust policies. As the authorised pharmacist, perform a final product check on items manufactured under Section 10 Exemption of the Medicines Act, prior to issue for the patient. To take responsibility for the effective use of the network computerised chemotherapy prescribing system across cancer services for all injectable and oral chemotherapy at ward and day case level. To take responsibility for training and providing support to the users of the computerised chemotherapy prescribing system. To facilitate the implementation of relevant local, network, and national standards including service guidelines and technology appraisals produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and NHSE policies.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants, and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; submit your application today.
Job responsibilities
To act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach, and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others. To become a non-medical prescriber as appropriate and when registered with the GPhC, to prescribe within the Trust's policy for Non-medical Prescribing. To develop and provide a clinical pharmacy service to the ESHT Infusion Suite. To provide a clinical pharmacy service to allocated wards to ensure that medicines prescribed are safe, economic, and appropriate to individual patient needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent recognised qualification. GPhC registration. A minimum of 2 years experience of working as a specialist pharmacist. CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development. Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or other equivalent post-graduate qualification (2 years post-graduate training above original Masters level qualification). Qualified Independent Prescriber or willing to undertake training.
Desirable
Specialist qualification in cancer therapy or equivalent knowledge. Knowledge of GMP.
Skills
Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of the role as identified within the role description. Demonstrates good communication skills and the ability to handle highly sensitive information. Demonstrates the ability to prioritise own workload and work to targets and deadlines. Demonstrates an ability to analyse and interpret prescriptions for safety and appropriateness. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice including Medicines legislation and professional code of ethics. Demonstrates the ability to work within a team. Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of patients with relation to the provision of information on safe effective medicines use.
Desirable
Demonstrates knowledge in current practices and trends in cancer chemotherapy. Demonstrates knowledge of risk factors associated with the prescribing and preparation of cytotoxic therapy. Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic procedures in the preparation of cytotoxic therapy.
Experience
Essential
1 year pre-registration training and experience. Substantial post-registration experience in a specialist post within Cancer and/or Aseptic Services. Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting, retrieving information, and producing reports.
Desirable
Experience in managing the pharmaceutical element of clinical trials. Experience in policy and procedure development. Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff. Previous line management experience.
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
374-LC11124 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Experience in Cancer and/or Aseptic Services is essential. Candidates will have the opportunity to explore and enhance their clinical expertise, as well as develop management, training, and leadership skills. They will be supported by an experienced and skilled team of pharmacists, technicians, and assistants.
This post also holds an education and training element, which has proven successful in developing staff as a result of the skills acquired in people management and personnel development. This has led to previous post-holders gaining promotion to lead or management positions.
We have a successful track record of delivering higher-level training and if not already obtained, applicants will be encouraged to complete their Independent Prescribing studies.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialised haematology and oncology clinical pharmacy service to inpatient, outpatient, and day-case patients, carers, specialist medical and nursing staff, and other relevant HCPs providing services to cancer patients. To assess and analyse oral and injectable cytotoxic prescriptions for accuracy, including complex dosage calculations, appropriateness, and safety in accordance with local and national procedures. To be accredited in the appropriate aspects of handling intrathecal chemotherapy e.g., screening, issuing, etc., within the recommendations of current legislation and trust policies. As the authorised pharmacist, perform a final product check on items manufactured under Section 10 Exemption of the Medicines Act, prior to issue for the patient. To take responsibility for the effective use of the network computerised chemotherapy prescribing system across cancer services for all injectable and oral chemotherapy at ward and day case level. To take responsibility for training and providing support to the users of the computerised chemotherapy prescribing system. To facilitate the implementation of relevant local, network, and national standards including service guidelines and technology appraisals produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and NHSE policies.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants, and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; submit your application today.
Job responsibilities
To act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach, and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others. To become a non-medical prescriber as appropriate and when registered with the GPhC, to prescribe within the Trust's policy for Non-medical Prescribing. To develop and provide a clinical pharmacy service to the ESHT Infusion Suite. To provide a clinical pharmacy service to allocated wards to ensure that medicines prescribed are safe, economic, and appropriate to individual patient needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent recognised qualification. GPhC registration. A minimum of 2 years experience of working as a specialist pharmacist. CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development. Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or other equivalent post-graduate qualification (2 years post-graduate training above original Masters level qualification). Qualified Independent Prescriber or willing to undertake training.
Desirable
Specialist qualification in cancer therapy or equivalent knowledge. Knowledge of GMP.
Skills
Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of the role as identified within the role description. Demonstrates good communication skills and the ability to handle highly sensitive information. Demonstrates the ability to prioritise own workload and work to targets and deadlines. Demonstrates an ability to analyse and interpret prescriptions for safety and appropriateness. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice including Medicines legislation and professional code of ethics. Demonstrates the ability to work within a team. Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of patients with relation to the provision of information on safe effective medicines use.
Desirable
Demonstrates knowledge in current practices and trends in cancer chemotherapy. Demonstrates knowledge of risk factors associated with the prescribing and preparation of cytotoxic therapy. Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic procedures in the preparation of cytotoxic therapy.
Experience
Essential
1 year pre-registration training and experience. Substantial post-registration experience in a specialist post within Cancer and/or Aseptic Services. Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting, retrieving information, and producing reports.
Desirable
Experience in managing the pharmaceutical element of clinical trials. Experience in policy and procedure development. Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff. Previous line management experience.
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
374-LC11124 #J-18808-Ljbffr
