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 not only have the opportunity to explore and enhance their clinical expertise but will also be developing 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 in the past 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
Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (professional degree + 1 year pre-registration training). Demonstrates ongoing CPD relevant to the role. Post graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or a role-related diploma, or equivalent level of knowledge. Specialist qualification in cancer therapy or equivalent knowledge. Knowledge of GMP. Skills
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 knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice including Medicines legislation and professional code of ethics. 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
At least 1 year post-registration experience. Experience in utilising information technology - inputting and retrieving information, word processing, e-mail. Experience in managing the pharmaceutical element of clinical trials. Previous experience in Medicines Information in providing information as part of previous clinical role. Previous experience in aseptic production as part of a previous pharmacist role. 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. Lead Technician, Aseptic and Cancer Services £46,148 to £52,809 a year, pro rata.
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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
Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (professional degree + 1 year pre-registration training). Demonstrates ongoing CPD relevant to the role. Post graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or a role-related diploma, or equivalent level of knowledge. Specialist qualification in cancer therapy or equivalent knowledge. Knowledge of GMP. Skills
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 knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice including Medicines legislation and professional code of ethics. 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
At least 1 year post-registration experience. Experience in utilising information technology - inputting and retrieving information, word processing, e-mail. Experience in managing the pharmaceutical element of clinical trials. Previous experience in Medicines Information in providing information as part of previous clinical role. Previous experience in aseptic production as part of a previous pharmacist role. 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. Lead Technician, Aseptic and Cancer Services £46,148 to £52,809 a year, pro rata.
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