[ref. a35150204] Specialist Pharmacist – Cancer and Aseptic Services B7
Responsible to the Advanced Specialist(s) or Lead pharmacist for cancer services for the delivery of clinical pharmacy services to patients within haematology and oncology care areas. Work as a member of the cancer services pharmacy team pharmacy team providing specialist clinical pharmacy services to haematology/oncology in-patients, day case and outpatients.
Support the Lead Pharmacist Womens and Childrens / Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Paediatrics & Womens service in the delivery of safe treatment for paediatric haematology and oncology patients. Be on the Trust register for the final product approval (release) of intrathecal preparations from the Pharmacy Department in line with Department of Health guidelines and Trust Policy.
To support introduction of new SACT protocols onto the approved protocol list in a timely fashion ensuring all appropriate safety and governance processes are followed. Support the senior pharmacists and Aseptic Services Manager within both cancer services and aseptic services pharmacy team in developing, monitoring and reporting on drug expenditure and medicines budget.
Work as a member of both the cancer services aseptic services pharmacy team. To act as an Authorised Pharmacist and take professional responsibility for the provision of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals prepared under Exemption 10 of the Medicines Act 1968.
Authorise, in conjunction with the Aseptic Services Manager and Specialist Pharmacist Aseptics, standard operating procedures for use in Aseptic Services. Authorise, in conjunction with the Aseptic Services Manager and Specialist Pharmacist Aseptics, manufacturing worksheets and labels for new products prior to their manufacture ensuring the following have been properly considered: Clinical suitability of the preparation Formulation Stability of the final product Storage Administration Presentation Monitoring Potential Problems Ensure appropriate change control processes are followed and authorise changes to any existing product/process or the implementation of any new product or process.
Assist the Aseptic Services Manager and Specialist Pharmacist Aseptics with the management of out of specifications and product/process deviations relating to Aseptic Services. Supports the Accountable Pharmacist / Deputy Accountable/ Aseptic Services Manager and Lead/ Advanced Specialist pharmacists Cancer Services to manage, lead and co-ordinate pharmacy team including junior pharmacists and technicians in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient pharmacy aseptic service in accordance with local and national standards and strategy and to ensure all members of the pharmacy team are trained and competent for their roles.
To complete aseptic verification of worksheets where appropriate Assist and support with the running and maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Quality Management System (QMS), internal and external audits. Supervise the preparation of medicinal products made under section 10 of the medicines act 1968 and ensure compliance with Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services to provide products that are fit for their intended use: Ensure the initial check and preparation of medicinal products is undertaken according to local procedures.
Undertake the final check for these products taking responsibility for the final product approval (release) of medicinal products to the patient. Act as an advisor to all staff if support or intervention is required. Ensure that safe and effective systems of work are followed within the unit in compliance with the COSHH (1988) Regulations.Assist in the validation and maintenance of computer programmes and systems used in named-patient preparation processes e.g. EMIS Assist in ensuring the department is fully compliant with the requirements associated with the regulation of clinical trials in the provision of aseptic products for clinical trials.
To act as a role model and mentor for junior pharmacists, trainee pharmacists, technicians and Pharmacy Support Assistants. To work towards practicing as an independent prescriber. To engage with Quality Improvement and practice research. To support senior pharmacists in writing and reviewing policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to medicines and pharmacy practice within both cancer and Aseptic Services.
Liaise with the aseptic services senior team in the development of products and services and future strategy. Ensure that expertise within your area is seen as a resource within and outside the Trust and form working partnerships with other health and social care service providers.
Recommendation of appropriate therapy for individual patients where evidence is not available, controversial evidence exists or other professionals may challenge advice. Promote compliance by prescribers and other healthcare staff with local/national policies and the South and West Devon Formulary.
Manage day to day medicines queries related to the aseptic services provision. Liaise with all levels of healthcare staff, patients and carers in all areas of work Analysis, interpretation and monitoring of clinical data including drug levels, U&Es, blood counts and microbiological sensitivities to guide diagnosis and drug therapy related to the service provision.
Provide education and training to all healthcare professionals including medical students. Pharmacists are expected to work largely unsupervised and to act on their own professional judgement supported by policies and guidelines.