About this role
Job summary
Join our specialist Cancer & Technical Services Pharmacy Team
Are you an enthusiastic pharmacist looking to develop your career in cancer services, aseptic pharmacy, and advanced clinical practice?
We're seeking a motivated and patient-focused Specialist Pharmacist -- Cancer & Technical Services to join our dynamic Pharmacy Team at Musgrove Park Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the safe and effective delivery of cancer treatments while developing your specialist clinical and technical expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking NHS organisation.
As part of our Cancer and Technical Services team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe provision of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) to patients across Somerset. Working closely with pharmacists, technicians, nurses, consultants and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will help deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care while supporting the ongoing development of our cancer and aseptic services.
Main duties of the job
This varied and rewarding position combines specialist cancer pharmacy, aseptic services and clinical pharmacy practice. You'll be involved in:
Providing specialist pharmaceutical support for cancer and aseptic services.Clinical screening and verification of chemotherapy and other specialist treatments.Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of SACT and CIVAS services.Delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services to wards and departments.Working within multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.Supporting medicines optimisation, formulary management and evidence-based prescribing.Participating in service development, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives.Providing education, training and mentorship to pharmacists, technicians and pharmacy students.Developing and utilising independent prescribing skills where appropriate.Our Cancer and Technical Services Pharmacy Team is responsible for the safe supply of almost 20,000 injectable cancer treatments each year. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care while continually developing our services to meet the needs of patients across Somerset. Joining us means becoming part of a welcoming and ambitious team dedicated to improving outcomes for patients receiving cancer treatment.
If you're looking to take the next step in your pharmacy career and want to be part of a service that makes a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description document that describes all aspects of the job role including person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Completion of or expectation to complete a post-graduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
Desirable
Product Approval Accreditation
Experience Essential
Previous experience post registration Broad clinical pharmacy experience and knowledge of therapeutics Experience working in Aseptic Services Commitment and evidence of professional updating and formal continuous professional development
Desirable
Relevant hospital experience Evidence of involvement in pharmacy practice research and/or audit
Additional Criteria Essential
Please refer to the attached Job Description
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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)