Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacist
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6093445-APR24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £50,952 - £57,349 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Pharmacist for Cancer Services
Band 8a
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) places immense value on its cancer pharmacy team, which has steadily grown in both strength and size over the years. We are delighted to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Specialist Cancer Services Pharmacist to join our well-established team of dedicated professionals for a fixed period of maternity leave cover.
This is an exhilarating phase for our cancer pharmacy service, as we aspire to expand our pharmacy prescribing team and provide even more patient-facing services. As part of this role, you will have the chance to work across various areas of haematology/oncology, utilising your prescribing and consultation skills in specific tumour sites. You will play a crucial role in our oncology service, collaborating closely with medical and nursing teams.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a passionate pharmacist with significant hospital pharmacy experience who is eager to contribute to the advancement of our oncology service. If you are looking to progress in your career and enhance your knowledge and skills, this position offers an ideal opportunity expand your professional growth in the area of oncology.
Located along the picturesque Sussex coast, our region is renowned for its diversity and vibrancy. With stunning beaches and the beautiful Sussex Downs in close proximity, all our sites provide an exciting and inspiring work environment.
Join our team at UHS and become a part of our dynamic and progressive cancer pharmacy service. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on patient care and shape the future of oncology services.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicant will;
- Provide an expert level of clinical and technical pharmacy services to the cancer directorate for UHS
- Act as a lead clinical pharmacy practitioner for adult cancer services responsible for the delivery, development, evaluation and co-ordination of clinical pharmacy services in line with the objectives of the division and the UHS pharmacy strategy
- Act as a lead clinical pharmacy practitioner for all clinical pharmacy aspects of clinical governance within the adult cancer services including clinical risk, clinical audit and education and teaching
- Where appropriately qualified, work as a non-medical prescriber to deliver a broad service to the cancer directorate. This will include the undertaking of patient facing clinics, providing prescribing support to the service and supporting the out-patient/in -patient cancer units.
Person specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential criteria
- Registered Pharmacist
- Previous experience in cancer services
- Experience in managing people
- Diploma or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- NMP
- Experience in doing patient facing clinics
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stephen Brown
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacist for Cancer Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
Available Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
01273696955 ext 63382
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