About this role
Job summary Oncology Pharmacist
Brighton Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part Time
Up to £35.00 per hour, depending on experience
Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It starts with you.
Main duties of the job As an Oncology Pharmacist, you will:
Join our talented multidisciplinary team
Be the trusted Medicines Management Lead for our hospital
Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it's needed
Offer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatres
Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings
Educate patients on the proper use of prescribed medications
Conduct medication reconciliation and drug utilization reviews
Document clinical interventions and outcomes
Provide drug information and training to healthcare staff and patients
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, national regulations, and accreditation standards
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and medication safety programs
Report adverse drug reactions and medication errors
Duties And Responsibilities
Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for the provision of Chemotherapy treatment
Assess the health and well-being of patients whose needs may be complex and changing within the context of their medicines
Discuss, agree and explain responsibilities for assessment of patients with the clinical team, with specific reference to the patient's pharmaceutical needs and oncology medication
Plan, deliver and evaluate pharmaceutical care to meet patient's health and wellbeing needs
Responding to clinical and non-clinical queries
About us Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital.
At Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, we work with leading medical Consultants to provide first-class treatments and high standards of care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. We take pride in delivering high standards of patient care to both private patients and the NHS. Our facilities include 44 purpose built en-suite rooms, three operating theatres and an endoscopy theatre. Other facilities include physiotherapy, Oncology, health screening, diagnostics and a dental suite. We are located in Woodingdean, on the east side of Brighton with easy access by rail and road, including free parking.
Job description Job responsibilities Oncology Pharmacist
Brighton Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part Time
Up to £35.00 per hour, depending on experience
Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It starts with you.
As an Oncology Pharmacist, you will:
Join our talented multidisciplinary team
Be the trusted Medicines Management Lead for our hospital
Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it's needed
Offer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatres
Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings
Educate patients on the proper use of prescribed medications
Conduct medication reconciliation and drug utilization reviews
Document clinical interventions and outcomes
Provide drug information and training to healthcare staff and patients
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, national regulations, and accreditation standards
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and medication safety programs
Report adverse drug reactions and medication errors As an Oncology Pharmacist, you will have:
Strong knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and disease management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Have completed oncology pharmacist competencies as set by BOPA and Pan-London framework
Experience with IQEMO highly desirable
Be computer literate
Familiar with EPR systems
At least 2 years experience in an oncology setting
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
As a bank Oncology Pharmacist at our Brighton Hospital, you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff
Experience Essential
Have completed oncology pharmacist competencies as set by BOPA and Pan-London framework
Experience with IQEMO highly desirable
Be computer literate
Familiar with EPR systems
At least 2 years experience in an oncology setting
Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy and oncology
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
Unwavering attention to detail and accuracy
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
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 Nuffield Health
Address Warren Road
Brighton
BN2 6DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)