Associate Director of Pharmacy - Aseptic Cancer Services

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Job overview

Due to retirement we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Pharmacy team to lead our aseptics cancer service.

The Pharmacy department has large well established clinical teams, working in some areas to a consultant level.

The role is based in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, and 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.

Working 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.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

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

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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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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