Pharmacist - Oncology/Haematology

We're delighted to share a new opportunity for a Pharmacist - Oncology/Haematology to join a leading private hospital in Kent.

About the Role

As the Oncology/Haematology Pharmacist you are responsible for providing pharmaceutical expertise and inputting the care of the patients. You will facilitate the daily running of the Pharmacy Department, providing a safe and effective medicines management service to all patients, staff, consultants and customers.

Key areas for the role:

•Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy and medicine management service to oncology patients and to ensure a consistent level of service in accordance to policies

•Provide expert advice, at a highly specialist level, on pharmaceutical matters in

oncology

•Participate in the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicine.

•Provide clinical checking of chemo and final release to nursing staff

Your key responsibilities:

• Clinical checking and validation of prescription on Mosaiq system

• Procurement and dispensing of SACT medicines in line with procedure

• Maintain stock level of medicines stock in pharmacy

• Ensure accurate and timely charging

• Ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory, professional and best practice frameworks

• Involve in the development and implementation of treatment protocols

• Involvement with local medicine management meeting

• Monitor patient parameters with regards to drug therapy using appropriate electronic

systems and advise on necessary amendments to drug managements

• Liaise with RMO, nurses, finance team and other to ensure smooth running of service

• Participate in mandatory training in accordance to policy

• Provide advice on the pharmaceutical aspects of the management of drug errors and medication-related clinical incidents in cancer treatments

• Attend or be available for consultant outpatient clinics to offer pharmaceutical advice and encourage adherence to policies

• Help to promote a culture of customer service throughout the pharmacy department, and identify areas for improvement as appropriate

Reporting lines:

As the Oncology/Haematology Pharmacist, you report directly to the Lead Pharmacist. You have no direct reports.

Reporting lines and direct reports may change from time to time in line with the requirements of the role.

About You

Essential:

• Understanding of protocols and regimens development

• Registered with GPHC

• BSc Pharm or MPHARM

• One year's preregistration training

• Further post-grad qualification in clinical pharmacy e.g. Clinical Diploma

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £55,000 (depending on experience)

• £1,000 referral bonus available on successful recommendation

• Full job description available on request