About this role
Job summary
The post-holder will provide specialist clinical knowledge, skills and decision making to haematology and oncology services, the pharmacy department, and wider Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
They will be a key member of the Pharmacy team, supporting the development and delivery of pharmacy services relating to haematology and oncology.
Main duties of the job
They will be responsible for developing and providing a clinical, pharmaceutical service to haematology and oncology services, utilising clinical leadership skills.They will support the safe, timely, appropriate, efficient and cost effective use of medicines within haematology, oncology and wider Trust.They will provide expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters which arise around haematology, oncology and the wider Trust whilst ensuring compliance with risk management frameworks, medicines management standards and medicines legislationThey will comply with pharmacy procedures, clinical governance, quality assurance and risk managementThey will lead and develop clinical audit and undertake researchThey will deputise for the Lead Pharmacist for haematology and oncologyThey will contribute to enhancing patient safety and ensuring a positive patient experience for all patients.They will support training, education, and development of Trust staff.They will support the development, delivery and evaluation of pharmacy services related to the use of medicines in haematology and oncology.
About us
At Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care.
We are here for our local population of about 675,000 residents across Portsmouth and south east Hampshire and care for many people beyond.
Job description Job responsibilities
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are recruiting for an experienced Band 8a Advanced Pharmacist in Haematology and Oncology to join their highly skilled team.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Masters degree or equivalent in Pharmacy. Full current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Maintains a broad knowledge of clinical and pharmacy practice. Demonstrable commitment to Continuous Professional Development. Demonstrable hospital pharmacy experience delivering clinical pharmacy practice at a specialist level. Demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience of service provision to haematology and oncology patients. Ability to participate in seven day working / on-call services if needed. Ability to travel to external meetings, both local and regional.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 3LY
Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)