Haematology Pharmacist

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Pharmacist to join our experienced and friendly team dedicated to providing an advanced clinical Oncology/Haematology service and supply of aseptic products to the Trust.

This role will suit candidates with previous hospital experience, including experience within aseptics and oncology considering a move into a more specialist pharmacist role.

We have recently completed a Pharmacy Transformation Programme to include refurbishment of the department and adoption of the latest technology to include a Chemotherapy EPMA system, automated robotic and controlled drug dispensing and e-Rostering.

Main duties of the job

To be the specialist Haematology Pharmacist providing pharmacy support to haematology and oncology services under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology & Haematology.

To support the Aseptics Team by monitoring and checking chemotherapy.

To be an active member of the Haem -Oncology Pharmacy team and to help meet the overall strategic objectives of the team in the provision of pharmaceutical care for cancer and medical patients.

Working for our organisation

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To monitor prescriptions for haematology and oncology medicines, and any associated therapies to help ensure they are prescribed in a safe, efficient and appropriate manner according to Trust, Regional and National guidelines, as well as ensuring compliance with the prescribing requirements of NHS England

To liaise with medical and nursing staff in the haematology department to act as the key link pharmacist between haematology and pharmacy.

To monitor and check chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products to appropriate standards after completion of local training programme.

To assist in the on-going training of pharmacists to check chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products as requested by the Principal Pharmacist Oncology, Haematology& Clinical Trials.

To assist in the provision of monthly chemotherapy statistics to cancer services and the clinical coding department to enable the chemotherapy tariff funding to the hospital through PBR and chemotherapy SACT data set information to be sent to the Chemotherapy Intelligence Unit (CIU.)

To assist in the ongoing running of the chemotherapy e-prescribing system (iQemo), including adding or reviewing chemotherapy protocols to iQemo if requested by the Lead Pharmacist Oncology &Haematology.

Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Oncology & Haematology in their absence and be required to assist in the education and training of other staff in this specialist area.

To provide advice concerning the pharmaceutical care of cancer and general medical patients as appropriate, to patients, relatives and other health professional colleagues including senior consultant medical staff

To supervise, check and if necessary, carry out the dispensing and issue of medicines in accordance with the safe systems of work in operation and the established procedures, to ensure a high quality pharmaceutical service as required.

To participate in weekend working and emergency duties (including Bank Holidays) according to rota.

Please see the job description for full details of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist (General Pharmaceutical Council)
• Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Post-graduate Clinical Diploma
• Post-graduate Clinical Certificate

• IT/ECDL
• GCP certificate

Experience

• Evidence of relevant hospital pharmacy experience
• Evidence of relevant clinical pharmacy experience

• Experience of small group coaching
• DUR and audit experience
• Demonstrate team work (inter/intra-departmental)

Knowledge

• Clarity in English
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Pharmaceutical knowledge and skills
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• IT skills powerpoint and word
• Practical and hands-on skills
• Ability to perform all types of pharmaceutical calculations
• Clinical pharmacy skills

• IT skills Excel
• Good presentation skills

Personal Skills

• Able to work without supervision but knowing when to ask for help
• Team player, working/supporting others to ensure smooth running
• Methodical, attention to detail
• Honest, trustworthy, reliable and discrete
• Approachable
• Calm and able to work under pressure
• Motivated to work, adaptable to change
• Innovative with drive and enthusiasm: able to develop role
• Professional attitude
• Clean and presentable
• Commitment to providing quality
• Commitment to self-development and reflective practice

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.