Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

4 weeks ago


Derby, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic conscientious pharmacist looking for a career in an ever-evolving ad exciting specialist area? Look no further The Cancer Pharmacist Team at UHDB (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton) has long held a high reputation for their proactive and innovative work, effective use of cutting-edge technology, and an unparalleled responsiveness to implementing new treatments into the Trust. The team also comprises of several non-medical prescribers supporting clinicians in chemotherapy clinics, independently prescribing SACT, managing toxicities and providing support and advice to patients. Their contribution to the service has reduced clinician workload, reduced waiting times, and improved patient experience. The Trust has recognised the significant and meaningful impact the cancer pharmacist team has on cancer care delivery and has approved further expansion of the team as a result.

We understand that life is not all about work & Derbyshire has lots to offer. The peak district is on your doorstep, and you can easily visit most major UK cities thanks to the great transport links available from Derby. At UHDB we provide great opportunities for flexible working, a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing and good career development.

If you have an interest in Oncology & Haematology and have the skills and experience required to join our friendly and forward-thinking team, then we would like to hear from you

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will work cross-site, predominantly based at RDH site to provide a range of services to our patients:

Clinical pharmacy service to our wards (2 oncology wards, 1 haematology ward and 2 palliative care wards) ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines Clinically screening chemotherapy prescriptions for inpatient, outpatient and daycase treatment Product approval and final release of aseptically prepared chemotherapy Be a part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team working with nurses, specialist nurses, registrars and consultants to deliver a safe and effective chemotherapy service Work with the Advanced Pharmacists to review and update guidelines and treatment protocols Attendance at MDT, clinical management group and cancer pharmacy team meetings to assist in meeting team and divisional objectives. Deliver educational sessions to junior pharmacists and other colleagues and help to develop rotational and trainee pharmacists Participation in quality improvement projects and audits within Cancer Services with opportunities to have work published at national and international cancer care platforms ( BOPA, ASCO). Opportunity to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Independent Prescribing and contribute to the assessment, management and prescribing of chemotherapy within specialist outpatient clinics and inpatient areas.

Closing date of applications: 01 May 2024

Interview date: 15 May 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for more details. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person Specification

Communication skills

Essential

Excellent written/verbal skills, demonstrable leadership and management skills

Desirable

Training in influencing and negotiating skills, leadership training

Knowledge,Training, Experience

Essential

GPhC member, broad clinical experience, experience in hospital pharmacy

Desirable

PG Diploma Clinical Pharmacy. Member of UKCPA/BOPA/RPS etc.

Analytical & Judgemental skils

Essential

Appropriately applies evidence to practice

Desirable

Communicates best practice to organisation, advanced skills in MI/trial results

Planning & Organisation

Essential

Ability to work on own and part of team, meets deadlines, attention to detail, seft motivated

Desirable

Experience in service planning and project management in short-medium term

Patient Care Responsibilities

Essential

Identifies & manages risk, ensures compliance with guidelines, provides effective timely services

Desirable

Significant experience within a specialised area of pharmacy practice

Committment to E&T

Essential

Demonstrable commitment to E&T and CPD

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