The interview will be on Friday 20th September

Are you an experienced Pharmacist looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that places patients and staff at the heart of everything they do? Well give you time to use your skills and help you develop a fulfilling career. The Trust is also committed to supporting flexible working and we can support such things as, part time hours, condensed hours or job share. These options are not exhaustive and we would encourage candidates to state any forms of flexible working they would like to explore in their application or if you prefer to discuss this, wed be happy for you to contact us using the details provided.

Barnsley Hospital is one of the leading NHS foundation trusts in the country renowned for its top performance, friendly culture, and convenient location. Barnsley is close to the M1 and on the edge of the scenic Peak District National Park with close proximity to Leeds and Sheffield. As a district hospital, we provide a range of high-quality acute hospital across 400 bed for services including emergency department services, outpatient clinics, inpatient services, and maternity and childrens services. We also provide a number of specialised services, including cancer and surgical services.

Our inclusive and diverse Pharmacy department has a strong clinical presence in all areas. We have an establishment of over 100 members and enjoy an excellent reputation within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

We are innovative and forward-thinking and have invested in a host of technical improvements, including robotics and state of the art dispensaries and technical services. This is an exciting time at Barnsley Hospital with the recent implementation of electronic prescribing bringing excellent opportunities for further innovation and service development.

If you are a self-motivated and forward-thinking individual and would like to play an integral part in growing the reputation of the pharmacy and contributing to service developments we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to lead our Haematology and Oncology clinical Service and be a lead contributor to developing Pharmacist-led clinics to review and prescribe chemotherapy for patients at the trust. As well as being able to demonstrate strong leadership and service development skills, you will be able to exercise advanced clinical skills by participating in ward rounds and within MDT discussions. Strong communication skill and team working is necessary as you will be working in close collaboration with the Aseptics Services Department, Haematology Ward, Chemotherapy Unit and Western Park Outreach Clinics.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
• Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
• Willingness to work towards non-medical prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualification hospital pharmacy experience
• Previous clinical experience in Haemato-oncology and treatment of solid tumours and SACT trained
• Broad clinical experience
• Previous participation in multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Experience with SACT prescribing system CHEMOCARE

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines e.g. NICE, NSF
• Good all round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills
• Understanding the need for confidentiality
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act
• Knowledge of COSHH

Values based questions

Essential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you contribute to a well-functioning team?

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

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