- To provide an advanced level clinical pharmacy service under the direction of the Macmillan Pharmacist. Supporting the development, expansion and maintenance of oncology & haematology services to adult patients by undertaking clinical practice with a patient care service co-operating with medical and nursing personnel to optimise the pharmaco-therapeutic aspects of patient care.
- To monitor prescriptions for haematology and oncology medicines, and any associated therapies to help ensure they are prescribed in a safe, efficient and appropriate manner according to Trust, Regional and National guidelines, as well as ensuring compliance with the prescribing requirements of NHS England.
- To liaise with medical and nursing staff on the Oncology Unit, Haematology Department and the Day Treatment Unit (DTU).
- To monitor and check chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products to appropriate standards after completion of local training programme.
- To provide advice concerning the pharmaceutical care of cancer and general medical patients as appropriate, to patients, relatives and other health professional colleagues including senior consultant medical staff.
- To assist in the on-going training of pharmacists to clinically verify chemotherapy prescriptions and to check chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products as requested by the Macmillan Pharmacist.
- To promote multidisciplinary working with medical and nursing colleagues on the Cancer Unit, Haematology Department and the DTU and to report in Oncology Business Meetings.
- To participate and contribute to Aseptics/ Haematology/Oncology training, audit and drug usage review, if required to do so.
- To provide period end reports relating to activity for the Macmillan Pharmacist.
- To be responsible for the preparation and submission of applications for new haematology/oncology Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) or individual funding requests to the Drugs & Therapeutics Committee/NHSE, and the processing and maintenance of SACT medicines requested and approved through the Cancer Drugs Fund.
- To assist in the provision of monthly chemotherapy statistics to cancer services to enable the chemotherapy tariff funding to the hospital through PBR and chemotherapy SACT data set information to be sent to the Chemotherapy Intelligence Unit (CIU.)
- To be the System Manager for the chemotherapy e-prescribing (EPMA) system, Chemocare.
- To act as a super user providing ongoing support and advice to pharmacy system users relating to its clinical use, as necessary.
- To work with the chemotherapy e-prescribing system supplier CIS and Trust IM&T department to ensure business continuity.
- To assist in the ongoing running of the chemotherapy e-prescribing system , Chemocare, including adding or reviewing chemotherapy protocols.
- To plan and implement upgrades to the chemotherapy e-prescribing system.
- To maintain any necessary documentation for the operation and maintenance of the chemotherapy e-prescribing system such as work instructions, training records and validation documents.
- To undertake line management of the rotational Oncology Pharmacist.
- To assess capacity and contribute to delivery planning for future studies, if requested by the Macmillan Pharmacist.
- To provide expert advice where needed across the Trust regarding the documentation, preparation, storage and use of clinical trials medicines, if requested. This will include the R and D Department, investigators, research staff and other Trust users.
- To contribute to the Pharmacy clinical risk programme.
- To be able to screen / final check clinical trial prescriptions to ensure safety and accuracy of prescriptions according to trial protocols.
- To promote high quality, cost effective prescribing in line with local and national guidelines
- To undertake and take part in clinical audit, practice research and other project work as agreed with senior pharmacists.
- To complete further Oncology training as necessary. This may be to undertake a Diploma/MSc/Independent prescribing/GMP training as per training needs analysis.
- To train and work as an Independent Prescriber according to Trust Policies and within your identified scope of practice, if required.
- To deputise for the Macmillan Pharmacist if requested to do so.
- To provide highly specialised pharmaceutical information, advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is optimal, individualised and that timely medication reviews are undertaken as determined by relevant protocols.
- To supervise, check and if necessary, carry out the dispensing and issue of medicines in accordance with the safe systems of work in operation and the established procedures, to ensure a high quality pharmaceutical service as required.
- To carry out the professional responsibilities of a pharmacist in accordance with the law and ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council and to meet registration, continuing education and continuing professional development requirements.
- To provide advice to all staff and patients on all aspects of medicines and their use, ensuring safe and effective use of medicines in accordance with Trust Policies.
- To assist with the training of supporting staff and students including pre-registration pharmacists and student technicians as required by the Lead Specialist Pharmacist Training and Development.
- To assist in the maintenance of agreed policies and procedures on the control of medicines.
- To participate in and encourage an open communication climate.
- To value and acknowledge the contributions of colleagues.
- To continually improve quality.
- To actively promote the cost-effective distribution and appropriate use of medicines in the best interests of patients.
- To follow pharmacy procedures and participate in their review.
- To create opportunities for and participate with colleagues to assist CPD activities.
- To undertake other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Chief Pharmacist or their Deputy.
- To participate in weekend working, late duties and emergency duties (including Bank Holidays) according to rota, if necessary. Person Specification
- Registered Pharmacist (General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy or equivalent
- PG Clinical Pharmacy Certificate
- PG Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
- Registered with the GPhC as an Independent Prescriber.
- GCP Certificate
- Relevant hospital pharmacy experience
- Relevant oncology/haematology clinical pharmacy experience
- Experience of NHS commissioning arrangements
- DUR and audit experience
- Experience of working in Hospital Aseptic Services
- Experience of working with clinical trials
- Inter/intra-departmental team work
- Up to date knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics in oncology/haematology
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
- Able to work without supervision but knowing when to ask for help
- Team player, working/supporting others to ensure smooth running
- Methodical, attention to detail
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable and discrete , approachable
- IT skills Excel
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Pharmacist to join our experienced and friendly team dedicated to providing an advanced clinical Oncology/Haematology pharmacy service and supply of aseptic products to the Trust.
As well as being the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology, you will support the Macmillan Pharmacist and Head of Pharmacy to help transform the Aseptic team and help meet the overall strategic objections of the team in the provision of pharmaceutical care for cancer and medical patients.
This role will suit candidates who already have significant experience working as an oncology pharmacist, and would like to develop further as a specialist in this area. We are open to exploring progression posts as part of this role.
Main duties of the job
Provide an advanced level clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology departments under the direction of the Macmillian Pharmacist.
Support the Aseptics Team by monitoring and checking chemotherapy.
Helping transform the Aseptics Team, develop leadership and management skills whilst being an active member of the Oncology Pharmacy team to help meet the overall strategic objectives of the team in the provision of pharmaceutical care for cancer and medical patients.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
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