- To partake in specialised clinical pharmacy duties at NUH ensuring core clinical pharmacy activities are undertaken
- Leadership, management and Divisional/Service support roles
- To line manage and support more junior pharmacists in the listed directorates
- To take full part in the 7 day shifted rota and bank holidays duties
- /Bsc (Pharmacy) / MPharm oCurrent GPhC registration oPost graduate qualification to at least diploma level oFurther training in GMP/pharmaceutical production oDemonstrates continued professional development oMember of relevant national specialist pharmacist group
- oEvidence of further education related to Pharmaceutical Technology and / or Quality Assurance oTo be qualified as a pharmacist independent prescriber or working towards oPlays an active role in a relevant national network / specialist pharmacist group oHolds a position of office in a relevant national network / specialist pharmacist group oLeadership and/or management qualifications oMembership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) oTo hold evidence of practice at advanced stage II, as part of the RPS Advanced Pharmacy framework, or to be working towards credentialing
- oExperience of technical support services oKnowledge of and understanding of formulation, preparation and administration of manufactured products oCurrent familiarity with MHRA standards and other regulatory authority oLeadership skills oComprehensive knowledge and understanding of professional and statutory requirements relating to medicines and production, NHS structure, Code of Ethics for pharmacists oExtensive previous hospital experience (post-registration) oExperience in providing specialist pharmacist review of people with cancer oExperience of delivering clinical pharmacy service and advice relating to the safe use of medicines. oBroad knowledge base of a wide range of clinical areas oSome experience of excellent leadership and management skills oSome experience of line management including effective performance management, recruitment and allocation of tasks/staff oExperience of developing and implementing medicines and service related policies for a specialty oExperience of training and education of both pharmacy staff and other health care professionals oGeneral understanding of healthcare policy and agenda
- oEvidence of research or project work oExperience of risk management & risk reduction strategies oExperience of service development oMentoring of Pharmacy staff/students oPublication of audit/research/clinical work at national level oExperience of working actively on national groups oExperience of multidisciplinary team working at Pharmacy, Trust and regional level oExperience in project management (including department-wide roles) and evidence of completed outcomes oExperience in undertaking, supervising and reporting/presenting audit / research work at local (Trust) level oEffective liaison with relevant Trust level committees / groups oExperience of leading and delivering a clinical pharmacy service to a clinical specialty oExperience of introduction of new cancer therapies to NHS trust, including formulary application and electronic prescribing templates
- oConfident, accurate, assertive, diplomatic oSelf-motivated and self aware oAbility to motivate and inspire others oRecord of working effectively in a team oExcellent interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written - must be able to communicate highly complex drug or medicine related information to prescribers, clinicians, patients, relatives, relevant Trust committees and other stakeholders. Patients may have language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities; other professionals may challenge advice. oEmpathy with patients, relatives and pharmacy customers oConfident and assertive; able to defend opinions in a constructive manner when challenged oProven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior
- oEffective staff and performance management skills oAbility to lead meetings oAbility to make balanced strategic decisions and support decisions when made oManagement, leadership and team building skills oInterviewing/appraisal skills oExperience of writing compelling business cases or case of need for service development
- oAble to apply specialist technical knowledge oProblem solving skills oExperience of assessing and minimising risk associated with service provision and within medication processes oAbility to work alone and make decisions within agreed parameters and appropriate referral / escalation as necessary oExperience in making judgements involving highly complex facts, which require analysis, interpretation and options appraisal drug expenditure, patient treatment plan oAbility to maintain and monitor database of medicines and activity related information medicines expenditure and usage; rotas etc. oAble to critically analyse information and evidence and to communicate the findings clearly in simple terms oEvidence of incorporating innovative and 'best practice' into current practice.
- oEvidence of incorporating innovative and "best practice" into current practice oProvides direction and feedback and creates a climate of respect
- oExcellent organisational skills - able to prioritise oEffective time-management - ability to work to deadlines, even when under pressure oFlexibility to deal with competing demands and interruptions oAbility to plan and organise existing and new clinical pharmacy services to a specialty. This may include creation and adjustment of plans oAbility to be flexible and manage change in a complex and changing healthcare environment oSelf-motivated with excellent organisational skills, able to motivate others, to manage time effectively and work to deadlines, even when under pressure oPositive thinker, problem solver, ability to think laterally to develop new ideas
- oCompetent ICT skills oGood level of computer literacy and word processing /keyboard skills. oSound Word, Excel and Power-point skills and be able to retrieve relevant and appropriate information from the internet.
- oHigh level IT skills ( website or database design) oExperience with chemotherapy electronic prescribing systems.
- oWell motivated, conscientious, accurate and reliable oProfessional, credible, accountable, responsible and confident oCommitment to life-long learning and professional development. oPrepared to work flexible hours over 7 day shifted pattern of work oAbility to concentrate for long periods of time oAbility to work in a challenging and emotive environment oCommitment to support the Trust's Values
Specialist Pharmacist - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Description
Job summary
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our team as a specialist pharmacist in pharmacy production and adult oncology.
The role will be split 50/50 between pharmacy production and clinical pharmacy and provides and exciting opportunity to interface between these two critical areas in the delivery of SACT to adult patients. You will be joining an existing team of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and pharmacist practitioners providing direct care to oncology patients.
You will be an integral part of the Pharmacy and Oncology service, working alongside pharmacy, medical and nursing teams to review patients on anticancer therapies.
Main duties of the job
Please familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert
Provide specialist technical support to the Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Production Unit (Cytolab) at the City Hospital Campus
With support from the pharmacy production and quality assurance teams ensure the cytotoxic chemotherapy production unit meets all regulatory requirements for the aseptic manufacture and preparation of adult cancer chemotherapy treatments.
Assist the pharmacy production team in the operational delivery of the pharmacy production service at the city hospital campus.
Provide a specialist level patient-facing clinical service to oncology patients
Review adult oncology patients/treatments for both inpatients and outpatients.
Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions
Improve standards of care for patients
Promote safe and evidenced-based practice
To be a Trust-wide source of information on matters relating to pharmacy production, chemotherapy and the wider speciality; including providing support to advanced practitioners and non-medical prescribers of chemotherapy
The post holder will be based at City campus of NUH and may be required to work cross site to carry out this role effectively.
About us
This post offers you the opportunity to work as part of an established and friendly team in one of the UK's largest and busiest acute NHS teaching hospital Trusts.
NUH is a Cancer Centre providing a regional service to a population of over 3 million. We are a specialist tertiary service for lymphoma, myeloma, germ-cell cancers and sarcomas, as well treating patients with all other malignancies. We have a nationally recognised bone marrow transplant unit for adults with haematological malignancy, a dedicated teenage and young adult unit and are imminently starting a CAR-T service. We actively participate in cancer clinical trials.
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of the role.
To assist in the overall management and development of Pharmacy Production and Clinical Services.
To lead in the provision, management and development of safe chemotherapy production services to patients within NUH and in the wider healthcare environment.
The post holder will be based at the City Hospital Campus but a certain amount of cross campus working will be required to enable the effectiveness of this role as appropriate
Person SpecificationTraining and Qualifications
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Experience
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Communication and Relationship Skills
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Analytical and Judgement Skills
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Planning and organisation Skills
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Physical Skills
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Other
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