[ref. a81225200] Senior Specialist Pharmacist - Haematology/Oncology
Job overview
We are delighted to be able to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Pharmacist to join the Paediatric Haematology/Oncology/BMT Pharmacy Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
We are looking for someone special to provide a clinical Cancer Service to the Inpatient and Day-Care Wards (both NHS and Private Patients) as well as supporting the Principal Pharmacist deliver Directorate responsibilities in a fast paced tertiary Paediatric centre.You will be part of an expert multidisciplinary team contributing to the safe and pharmaceutically appropriate clinical service to children with Cancer including dealing with many Cancer Trials. You will be at the forefront of Paediatric Cancer and see rare and challenging cases.
This is an ideal role for someone who is passionate and has an interest in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology as well as contributing to improving the patient/carer experience in medicines use.
The role will be rotational within the Cancer Directorate to ensure there is knowledge and cross cover between all areas.
You must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and be a self-starter. You must also have experience working within Paediatrics and/or a degree of Cancer Care knowledge including delivering a ward based Pharmacist role.Some experience of training/supervision is desirable, as well as being an Independent Prescriber. The team of Pharmacists you will join are experienced and extremely supportive.
Main duties of the job- To deliver a clinical pharmacy service to the Inpatient and Daycare Haematology/Oncology wards, including screening chemotherapy and its supportive care as required
- To rotate through BMT services and delivery a high level service to transplant patient and integrate with the MDT.
- To participate in the standardisation and validation of new chemotherapy protocols including trial protocols
- To support the Principal Pharmacist in preparing submission for the Drug & Therapeutics Committee.
- To support the Clinical Trials pharmacist in the setting up and review of clinical trials
- To lead, support and develop junior pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists in the rotation by acting as a role model or section manager
- To support the pharmacists working within the cytotoxic unit with prescription screening, worksheet generation and final release of products as required
- To participate in departmental and multidisciplinary audit/research activities, to ensure that cost-improvement and quality targets are met
- The role will offer exposure to the care of children under both NHS and private patient directorates.
- Support a second specialist oncall OOH service to cancer wards.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks.
Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion.All of our staff networks are open to any employee
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria- Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate Diploma (or working towards) in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Independent Prescriber
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria- Experience providing a clinical service in Haematology/Oncology
- Multidisciplinary working
- Experience working in Chemotherapy Aseptic Services
- Policy and service development
- Experience acting as tutor/supervisor for clinical pharmacy certificate/diploma students or pre-registration pharmacists
- Member of or able to become a member of Neonatal & Paediatric Pharmacist & Paediatric Oncology Pharmacists Group
- Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
- Experience working with international and private patients
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria- Ability to influence other professionals
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Time management and problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commuter skills including Power Point and Excel
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Experience of EPIC e-prescribing system
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.