Job summary
- Main area
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 279-6225274-APR24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £50,952 - £57,349 per annum pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services - Oncology
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 (UHSx) 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 Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services-Oncology to join our well-established team of dedicated professionals at Worthing Hospital
The chemotherapy production units at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust West provides around 2000 chemotherapy doses to patients at Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals per month. We have 2 busy units, led by a great pharmacy team who provide a safe, efficient and effective service to Cancer Services and other teams within the Trust
Our team comprises of Pharmacists, technicians, assistants and a senior manufacturing technician apprentice providing a chemotherapy, monoclonal antibody, immunotherapy and total parenteral nutrition service within Worthing and Chichester.
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 play a crucial role in our oncology service, collaborating closely with medical and nursing teams.
Band 7-8a progression would be considered depending on level of experience.
Main duties of the job
As part of this team you will be able to work with a variety of people providing an outstanding service to the Trust ensuring the safe and efficient provision of chemotherapy.
The successful post holder must have previous oncology experience, have experience of electronic prescribing systems and have chemotherapy screening skills. and understand the complexities of delivering a pharmacy cancer service across the Trust. They must hold a Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) They will also have excellent organisational, analytical and communications skills.
To provide oncology expertise to the pharmacy team and wider at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust .
To act as a lead pharmacist for oversight and resolution of professional and operational issues arising day to day, providing highly specialist pharmaceutical advice.
To provide delivery of a clinical pharmacy service to oncology developing and strengthening your skills and knowledge.
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
Responsible for the provision of an oncology service to the staff of UHSussex West pharmacy department and cancer services.
Specific responsibilities include:
- To embed the role within MDT and maintain a great relationship with clinical teams
- If an NMP to undertake clinics within oncology
- Take part in chemotherapy chats prior to first cycle
- Clinically screen chemotherapy prescriptions on Chemocare
- Provide expert oncology advice
- Provide financial reports to cancer services
Please see Job Description for further details
Person specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Pharmacy at a British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent
- A UK registered pharmacist (Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council - Great Britain) with significant experience on the register, working in hospital pharmacy.
- A post graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy
Desirable criteria
- Non-medical prescriber
- Member of specialist interest groups e.g., BOPA (British Oncology Pharmacy Association).
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- vidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Wellsky pharmacy computer system
Desirable criteria
- Experience in undertaking research and development including audits.
People Management and Development
Essential criteria
- Experience in managing or supervising staff
- Experience of working with different healthcare professions and managers across the wider healthcare economy
- Excellent written and verbal skills for communicating with pharmacy team members, public and other healthcare professionals.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in tutoring a student studying for a post graduate qualification.
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Experience in carrying out Medicines Information queries, providing both verbal and written specialist advice.
- Ability to analyse drug charts and patient information in a specialist field, providing advice where information is lacking, and medical opinion differs.
Freedom to Act
Essential criteria
- Experience of managing unpredictable work patterns, and to effectively manage situations where concentration on prescription reviews, policy documents, national guidance is frequently interrupted for advice.
Desirable criteria
- Can demonstrate an understanding of the key stakeholders the post is likely to be supporting and how they will be expected to support them.
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
- Matthew Pitt
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacist Preparative Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 788122
- Additional information
01243 788122 ext 85724
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