Associate Director of Pharmacy - Aseptic Cancer Services
Band 8c
Main area: Pharmacy
Grade: Band 8c
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 387-DT-5241-SL
Site: Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre Town: Bristol Salary: £74,290 - £85,601 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: Today at 23:59 Interview date: 30/01/2025
Due to retirement, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Pharmacy team to lead our aseptics cancer service.
As an Associate Director of Pharmacy, you will lead a team of over 50 highly motivated pharmacy staff, passionate about technical services providing the best care for our patients within this iQAAPs low risk rated unit. You will be part of the Pharmacy Leadership Team helping to shape and take forwards our strategic agenda for Medicines Optimisation and advanced clinical practice. The role is based in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, and you will be the accountable pharmacist for our Section 10 unit producing chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, reporting to the Director of Pharmacy for UHBW.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the leadership, operational management and strategic development of cancer aseptic pharmacy services across UHBW.
Work in collaboration with the Associate Director of Pharmacy – Cancer Clinical Services to provide direction and management of UHBW cancer pharmacy Services.
Support the timely implementation of NICE Technology Appraisals and ensure procurement of medicines is adopting the most cost-effective approach aligning to NHSE Contracts and Standardisation.
Person specification Qualifications and Training
Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Post graduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent relevant experience
Eligible to be named as Accountable Pharmacist as defined by the Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services: Standards Handbook (QAAPS)
Post graduate leadership or management qualification or equivalent relevant
Knowledge and Experience
Expert knowledge and application of pharmacy professional standards, Good Manufacturing Practice, and current standards relating to the aseptic preparation and supply of medicinal products under Section 10 exemption, including clinical trials
Extensive operational experience in pharmacy technical services particularly aseptically prepared products including Parenteral Nutrition and cytotoxics, including clinical trials
Experience of working with senior pharmacy staff, managers, medical and nursing staff
Experience of successfully identifying, planning, implementing change and service developments
In depth knowledge of current key issues pertaining to NHS aseptics and cancer pharmacy services, including a sound understanding of NHS structure and systems
Experience of training, developing and motivating staff
Experience in implementing and qualifying automation and equipment into a technical services unit
Direct experience in managing a NHS hospital pharmacy technical services department
Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills (written, listening and oral) to ensure effective communication with individuals and groups, including those where the information is complex or there are barriers to understanding
Excellent people management and interpersonal skills, including ability to listen and make appropriate decisions, balancing the complexities of staff wellbeing, equity and the best interests of the service and patients
Ability to plan personal workload, departmental workload and complex staff rotas
Skills and ability to lead on aseptic services internal and external audit and/or inspections
Ability to identify, assess and manage risks appropriately
Able to change into appropriate cleanroom clothing and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Good IT skills - ability to accurately build and produce documentation using Microsoft Office and other relevant specialist software
Skills in the planning and delivery of training in technical services
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
IMPORTANT:
Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
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Site: Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre Town: Bristol Salary: £74,290 - £85,601 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: Today at 23:59 Interview date: 30/01/2025
Due to retirement, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Pharmacy team to lead our aseptics cancer service.
As an Associate Director of Pharmacy, you will lead a team of over 50 highly motivated pharmacy staff, passionate about technical services providing the best care for our patients within this iQAAPs low risk rated unit. You will be part of the Pharmacy Leadership Team helping to shape and take forwards our strategic agenda for Medicines Optimisation and advanced clinical practice. The role is based in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, and you will be the accountable pharmacist for our Section 10 unit producing chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, reporting to the Director of Pharmacy for UHBW.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the leadership, operational management and strategic development of cancer aseptic pharmacy services across UHBW.
Work in collaboration with the Associate Director of Pharmacy – Cancer Clinical Services to provide direction and management of UHBW cancer pharmacy Services.
Support the timely implementation of NICE Technology Appraisals and ensure procurement of medicines is adopting the most cost-effective approach aligning to NHSE Contracts and Standardisation.
Person specification Qualifications and Training
Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Post graduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent relevant experience
Eligible to be named as Accountable Pharmacist as defined by the Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services: Standards Handbook (QAAPS)
Post graduate leadership or management qualification or equivalent relevant
Knowledge and Experience
Expert knowledge and application of pharmacy professional standards, Good Manufacturing Practice, and current standards relating to the aseptic preparation and supply of medicinal products under Section 10 exemption, including clinical trials
Extensive operational experience in pharmacy technical services particularly aseptically prepared products including Parenteral Nutrition and cytotoxics, including clinical trials
Experience of working with senior pharmacy staff, managers, medical and nursing staff
Experience of successfully identifying, planning, implementing change and service developments
In depth knowledge of current key issues pertaining to NHS aseptics and cancer pharmacy services, including a sound understanding of NHS structure and systems
Experience of training, developing and motivating staff
Experience in implementing and qualifying automation and equipment into a technical services unit
Direct experience in managing a NHS hospital pharmacy technical services department
Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills (written, listening and oral) to ensure effective communication with individuals and groups, including those where the information is complex or there are barriers to understanding
Excellent people management and interpersonal skills, including ability to listen and make appropriate decisions, balancing the complexities of staff wellbeing, equity and the best interests of the service and patients
Ability to plan personal workload, departmental workload and complex staff rotas
Skills and ability to lead on aseptic services internal and external audit and/or inspections
Ability to identify, assess and manage risks appropriately
Able to change into appropriate cleanroom clothing and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Good IT skills - ability to accurately build and produce documentation using Microsoft Office and other relevant specialist software
Skills in the planning and delivery of training in technical services
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
IMPORTANT:
Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
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