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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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1, College Lawn
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 7AG

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Advanced Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology, Band 8a - C9318-24-1608

Cheltenham

Job summary

Advanced Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Oncology, Band 8a

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic patient-orientated clinical pharmacist who embraces the challenge of working in a busy environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team, is keen to further develop their prescribing and clinical skills, focused on delivering high quality pharmaceutical care to patients.

With this post, you will join a supportive and friendly cancer services pharmacy team, and be provided with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development. This post is a permanent position (1 WTE) and we welcome both full time and part time applicants.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sue Watts - Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services (sue.watts@nhs.net)

Weekend and Bank Holiday working as required by department

Main duties of the job

The post-holder(s) will be a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber, and-

- provide a specialist level patient-facing clinical service to a defined caseload of patients prescribing SACT and supportive treatments

- develop the provision of advanced clinical pharmacy and non-medical prescribing services - promoting safe, evidenced-based practice and contributing to improved clinical outcomes, operational efficiencies and services to patients

- screen complex prescriptions for SACT medicines and supervise junior staff to do so

u - counselling patients on complex medication

As a member of the wider clinical pharmacy team, the post-holder(s) will be required to provide a clinical pharmacy service within Cancer Services, as required by the department. The post holder(s) would be responsible for:

- reviewing prescriptions to ensure they are legal, safe, cost effective, clinically necessary and appropriate, accurate and complete.

- undertaking medicines optimisation and reconciliation

- delivering high quality pharmaceutical care, improving patient safety and patient flow.

Participation in pharmacy department late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required at Cheltenham General Hospital. Based on the needs of the service, the post holder(s) will be required to work at both the Cheltenham General and Hereford County Hospital sites.

About us

The pharmacy department has approximately 240 staff on 2 sites - Cheltenham and Gloucester

The pharmacy cancer services team is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary Gloucestershire Cancer Institute.

Within the Pharmacy department at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHSFT, we are committed to supporting the South West Inclusive Pharmacy Practice manifesto (https://pwds.nhs.uk/associates/sw-ipp/ ), creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or socioeconomic background.

If you require any adjustments or support during the application process or in the workplace, please let us know. We are here to ensure that all candidates and employees can contribute fully and thrive in their roles.

Join us in making a difference--together, we can build a workplace that celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences.

Date posted

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

318-24-D&S-T2027

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHSFT

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

For further information and to apply, click on the APPLY BUTTON at the bottom of this advert, then click on CONTINUE to view the supporting documents or apply online.

Closing date for applications: 09-01-2025

Salary: £53,755 to £60,504

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