Advanced Pharmacist-Oncology
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Canterbury
- Salary
- £53,755 to £60,504 per annum
- Closing date
- 22 Oct 2024
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- Profession
- Other Health Profession
- Grade
- Band 8A
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Today, the team at East Kent Hospitals will care for more than 2,000 people. Most of these people and their loved ones will be at a significant moment in their lives - an emergency situation, a diagnosis, a new life, a last chance to say goodbye, or a new chance to learn or regain skills.
That's why if you are passionate about people, you're the perfect fit for us, whether you are a health professional or someone who can bring your valuable skills 'behind the scenes'.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people' - if you are great at what you do and want to work in an environment where you can give your best, come and be part of us!
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
Pharmaceutical Services to Oncology.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19. As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else. NHSEI has produced COVID-19 vaccine communication materials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
344-8960DCB
That's why if you are passionate about people, you're the perfect fit for us, whether you are a health professional or someone who can bring your valuable skills 'behind the scenes'.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people' - if you are great at what you do and want to work in an environment where you can give your best, come and be part of us!
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
Pharmaceutical Services to Oncology.
- To lead the strategic planning of pharmaceutical issues relating to Oncology.
- To supervise and train Pharmacy staff rotating through Oncology.
- To play a lead Trust role in promoting and developing the optimum use of medicines as per Primary and Secondary policy use of medicines.
- Be responsible for advising Oncology areas regarding security of medicines and controlled stationery.
- To contribute to the delivery of the Trust Medicines Value Strategy.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19. As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else. NHSEI has produced COVID-19 vaccine communication materials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent teaching and presentation skills.
- The post holder must be able to work effectively as a team member and have drive and enthusiasm
- The post holder must demonstrate evidence against the Advanced Level Framework to a minimum Communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills should be highly developed as the post holder will be expected to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, relatives, prescribers, clinicians and managers. Tact and negotiation skills to ensure adherence to drug treatment protocols / policies. Excellent time management skills. Organisational and prioritisation skills. Leadership, innovation and motivational skills Analytical and judgmental skills to critically appraise medical literature and patient information for application to highly complex patient care situations. Excellent clinical problem-solving skills. Excellent teaching and presentation skills. The post holder must be able to work effectively as a team member and have drive and enthusiasm. Computing skills using word processing, spread sheet, and Power point packages.
Desirable
- Patient assessment and diagnostic skills within independent prescribing scope of practice.
- Advanced IT skills (database, spreadsheets etc.)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of clinical pharmacy experience and further study. As a minimum the post holder must demonstrate specialist level pharmaceutical and general background knowledge.
- SACT knowledge acquired working as a cancer pharmacist
Experience
Essential
- Experience in haematology clinical work
- Experience of checking/releasing manufactured chemotherapy.
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems for chemotherapy
Desirable
- Staff and service management experience
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
344-8960DCB
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