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    Full-time
    Junior Level
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    Healthcare
  • London

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  • You must have a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, hospital experience in cancer care, and a commitment to improving patient-focused services and clinical governance.
  • You will manage clinical pharmacy services for cancer patients, ensuring safe and effective medication use while collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team for optimal care.

Requirements

  • Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent experience)
  • Post registration employment experience in a hospital setting, including working in a cancer speciality
  • Interested in helping us develop and deliver our vision for a patient-focussed clinical pharmacy service
  • Able to drive directorate and departmental clinical governance issues, clinical audit, practice research, service improvement projects and more
  • Keen to further their career within cancer services

Responsibilities

  • manage the day-to-day delivery of, and support the development of, clinical pharmacy services to cancer patients
  • provide safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of medicines to cancer patients
  • work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and undertake an active role in the safe provision of medicines to cancer patients

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Cancer Services Pharmacist?

The main responsibility includes managing the day-to-day delivery and supporting the development of clinical pharmacy services to cancer patients, ensuring safe, clinically effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

A Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent experience) and post-registration employment experience in a hospital setting, including working in a cancer specialty, are required.

Will I have opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the post offers comprehensive cancer clinical and technical pharmacy experience through a competency-based training programme and offers the opportunity to work across various clinical haematology and oncology specialties.

How does the pharmacy team collaborate with other departments?

The pharmacy team works closely with the multi-disciplinary team and plays an active role in the safe provision of medicines to cancer patients.

Is there a focus on sustainability in this role?

Yes, UCLH is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout the organization.

How can I arrange an informal visit to learn more about the position?

You can arrange an informal visit by contacting Shumi Tattersfield (Lead Pharmacist – Oncology) at shumi.tattersfield@nhs.net or by calling 07815654293, or Anish Tailor (Lead Pharmacist – Haematology) at anish.tailor1@nhs.net or by calling 07815654291.

What is the work environment like at UCLH?

UCLH provides a lively, progressive, and dynamic pharmacy team environment that integrates well with the cancer directorate to deliver high-quality pharmacy services.

When will the new NHS pay rates be implemented?

The new NHS pay rates will take effect from autumn 2024, and if employment starts before that date, compensation will be under the 23/24 pay scales with adjustments for backpay accordingly.

UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services in six hospitals in central London.

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Mission & Purpose

University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most renowned healthcare providers. The Trust delivers high-quality patient care across a range of specialties, including cancer, neurology, women’s health, and emergency services. UCLH is committed to clinical excellence, research, and education, aiming to improve health outcomes through innovative treatments and world-class facilities. Their mission is to provide exceptional care and to advance medical knowledge for the benefit of patients and the wider community.