Job Title: Band 8a Locum Oncology Pharmacist

Pulse is seeking a dedicated and professional Band 8a Oncology Pharmacist to join our team in Gloucester.

About the Role:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is responsible for ensuring the safe and effective delivery of oncology pharmacy services. As a Band 8a Oncology Pharmacist, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Chemotherapy: You will compound and prepare chemotherapy treatments.
• Verification: You will check in and check off medications to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Aseptic Techniques: You will put up aseptic products and label them appropriately.
• Clinical Duties: You will provide pharmaceutical care in the oncology department at CGH (Cheltenham General Hospital).
• Patient Counselling: You will offer guidance and support to patients receiving oral SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy).
• Clinical Pharmacy Services: You will ensure the safe and effective provision of clinical pharmacy services to both outpatient and inpatient oncology patients.
• Education and Training: You will act as a role model and assist in the training and development of junior pharmacists.
• Research and Development: You will support the research and development portfolio within the pharmacy department.

Requirements:

• Experience/Knowledge: Up to date GPhC registration. Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or Oncology Pharmacy is preferred. Experience in a hospital or clinical setting is preferred.
• Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Time management and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Work with Pulse?

Pulse prioritizes the best interests of our professionals, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. We understand your specialty inside and out and are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement.

We have preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, providing access to exclusive opportunities that you won't find anywhere else.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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