Advanced Pharmacist

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit. 

Job overview

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week 

We are looking for a dynamic, committed and self-motivated pharmacist to to lead the Clinical Pharmacy Haematology Service alongside a multidisciplinary team of Clinicians and Specialist Nurses. 

The successful applicant will provide an advanced Clinical Pharmacy role in the provision and development of Pharmaceutical services to Haematology patients. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will: 

Deliver a specialised Pharmacy Service to Haemato-Oncology patients in the in-patient and out patient setting.Lead on the introduction of new Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy protocols and treatments into the trust including identifying risks associated with new high risk medicines and determining risk mitigation strategies.Provide financial oversight of the Haematology drug spend.Carry out duties of an 'Authorised Pharmacist' within our aseptic services unit to release aseptically prepared injectable medicines.Undertake horizon scanning to identify emerging trends within Haemato-Oncology and determine the impact to the Pharmacy Service.

The applicant must be well motivated and be able to work in a high degree of independence, directing their own work as necessary.

Working for our organisation

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