Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an enthusiastic conscientious pharmacist looking for a career in an ever-evolving and 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 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 (e.g. 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.

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, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

• Excellent written/verbal skills, demonstrable leadership and management skills
• Training in influencing and negotiating skills, leadership training

Knowledge, Training, Experience

• GPhC member, broad clinical experience, experience in hospital pharmacy
• PG Diploma Clinical Pharmacy. Member of UKCPA/BOPA/RPS etc.

Analytical & Judgemental skills

• Appropriately applies evidence to practice
• Communicates best practice to organisation, advanced skills in MI/trial results

Planning & Organisation

• Ability to work on own and part of team, meets deadlines, attention to detail, self-motivated
• Experience in service planning and project management in short-medium term

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Identifies & manages risk, ensures compliance with guidelines, provides effective timely services
• Significant experience within a specialised area of pharmacy practice

Commitment to E&T

• Demonstrable commitment to E&T and CPD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Pharmacist Prescriber - Cancer Services