About this role
Job summary
To clinically verify systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) regimens in accordance with regional sites and in line with BOPA standards for the chemotherapy day units and the inpatient haematology ward. To collaborate with the Lead Pharmacists for Cancer Services to ensure the provision of an effective, efficient, and high quality patient focused clinical pharmacy for all patients. Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide expert haemato-oncology advice, and make suitable, appropriate interventions.
Main duties of the job
To obtain the BOPA SACT Passport (if not already held) To clinically verify SACT prescriptions on ARIA, including free-of-charge, early access medicine schemes and clinical trials To provide specialist pharmaceutical information in relation to SACT To support the delivery of the NHS 10 Year Cancer Strategy To work with procurement, pharmacy aseptics and the outpatient pharmacies to ensure timely delivery of SACT and supportive medication To assist the Lead Pharmacists with updating and implementing policy change
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
M. Pharm or equivalent (4 years) Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Society Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Evidence of continuous professional practice and education, clearly recorded in current professional profile
Desirable
Diploma / M.Sc. in Clinical Pharmacy In-house management training Independent prescriber BOPA accreditation/ SACT passport holder
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Experience of managing individuals or a team within pharmacy, such as dispensary or on the ward Advanced communication skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at all levels Ability to present a high level of personal credibility Ability to work as an inspirational leader to pharmacy and other clinical staff, inspiring confidence in others Able to understand, disseminate and present complex information using both verbal and written disciplines Fully understands the context in which complex problems arise and can co-ordinate multidisciplinary unit wide interventions Demonstrates the ability to ensure that the delivery of patient care is of a high standard and appropriate in meeting the needs and expectations of the patients and their relatives
Desirable
Previous experience of delivering training and education at post graduate level Membership of the RPS Faculty Politically astute, an understanding of the stakeholders involved in the service Demonstrate awareness of healthcare research Project Management Previous experience of attending Consultant ward rounds/Multidisciplinary meetings Understanding of regulations and standards required for Aseptics Product Manufacture such as the Section 10 exemption, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Aseptics Processing.
Skills & Ability Essential
Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team, negotiating constructively and successfully with team members Ability to organise self and others Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with colleagues at all levels Demonstrates the ability to work at problems from a unique or different angle. Good computer and keyboard skills Professional presentation of self Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Desirable
Proficiency in using ARIA
Other Specific Requirements Essential
Ability to work across all sites
Desirable
Full UK driving licence and access to a car
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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basingstoke and Winchester
Basingstoke and Winchester
SO22 5DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)