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Haematology Pharmacist Band 7/8a progression

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Science
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have an MPharm, GPhC registration, and experience in hospital pharmacy, alongside excellent communication and organizational skills. Desirable: independent prescribing, MSc, and IT skills.
  • You will provide clinical support for chemotherapy prescriptions, guide aseptic preparation processes, and implement cancer care policies for haematology patients.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Essential criteria
  • Mpharm
  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
  • GPhC registration
  • Desirable criteria
  • MSc in Pharmacy Practice/Cancer Services or equivalent
  • Independent Prescribing qualification
  • Member of BOPA
  • Skills
  • Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills- demonstrated in writing
  • Organisational skills- evidence in application
  • Excellent interpersonal skill- evidence in application
  • Desirable criteria
  • IT technical skills
  • Evidence of haem/Onc CPD
  • IT skill - use of E-chemo prescribing systems e.g Aria
  • BOPA SACT Verification for Pharmacists Passport
  • Experience
  • Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience in hospital pharmacy
  • Experience of training and mentoring
  • Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of technical services regulations and requirements
  • Demonstrable evidence of working in haem/onc

Responsibilities

  • To act as a specialist clinical pharmacist in cancer services, providing clinical support to the delivery of chemotherapy prescriptions after completion of competency based assessments.
  • To support the pharmacy team in understanding the scope of technical services and professional guidance on all matters relating to aseptic preparation of pharmaceutical products within the Trust, including appropriate outsourcing of aseptic products purchased from external providers as appropriate.
  • To support the cancer services team according to the NHS Long Term Plan ambitions for cancer and to implement Trust policies in relation to the pharmaceutical care of haematology patients.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Haematology Pharmacist Band 7/8a progression.

What will be the main focus of the role?

The main focus will be to provide specialist clinical cancer services to the haematology day unit, haematology clinics, and haematology wards, supporting both inpatients and outpatients.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

Applicants must have an MPharm degree, a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent, and be registered with the GPhC.

Is prior experience in haematology and oncology necessary?

While experience in haematology and oncology is preferred, it is not essential; demonstrable experience in hospital pharmacy is required.

What opportunities for training and development are provided?

The position offers training to become an accredited cancer pharmacist and the opportunity to progress from a band 7 to a band 8a.

Where is this position based?

This post is based at the Frimley Park Hospital site.

What are the working hours for this role?

Specific working hours are not detailed in the job description; candidates are encouraged to inquire during the application process.

Are there any desirable criteria for applicants?

Yes, desirable criteria include an MSc in Pharmacy Practice/Cancer Services, an Independent Prescribing qualification, and membership in BOPA.

How does Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust support professional development?

Frimley Health is committed to developing staff through collaboration with their clinical pharmacy and education & training teams.

What core values guide the organization?

The core values are Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future.

Will there be opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team?

Yes, the role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team on wards, clinics, and in the day units.

What additional skills are desirable for applicants?

Desirable skills include IT technical skills, evidence of haematology/oncology continuing professional development, and familiarity with e-chemo prescribing systems like Aria.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.