About this role
Job summary
As a result of the expansion of our team of pharmacists and the reconfiguration of the service, an opportunity exists to join a pro-active, well respected and forward-thinking Pharmacy Oncology Team as a specialist Oncology Paediatric Pharmacist delivering high quality patient care and service to our patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist who is interested in consolidating their clinical and managerial expertise in the areas of Paediatric Oncology. The team already provides and has a well-established service for haematologyand oncology.
You will have experience in oncology, haemato-oncology and /or paediatric preferably will have some previous management experience, including service improvement/ development. You will be able to work independently, manage your own workload and have experience in managing / supporting staff.
The post is based at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital where the paediatric service is sited.
Main duties of the job
Key activities include:
Using your specialist knowledge to provide support for the Paediatric Oncology Service Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team to implement changes and develop new procedures and services. Pre-assessing patients, reviewing test results and assessing their safety to proceed to treatment. Training and mentoring pharmacists and other health professionals.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits Blue Light card eligibility And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Post-graduate diploma or MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent 1 years Pre-Registration training
Desirable
Attendance at relevant study days/courses in Oncology / Haematology Membership of Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group Carry BOPA SACT passport Completed NMP course Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in Clinical Trials
Experience/ Knowledge Essential
At least 3 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy Experience of delivering a high quality clinical pharmacy service in Oncology/ Haematology or Paediatrics Experience of managing and co-ordinating staff Experience of writing SOPs Experience of training staff Good clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines
Desirable
Evidence of service development and improvement oKnowledge of the current changes within the NHS; including productivity and efficiency and patient safety
Skills- Essential
Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good time management
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address Tunbridge Wells
Tonbridge Road
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)