About this role
Job summary
Responsible for all aspects of Clinical services to Haematology, Oncology and all Cancer services. This post will include input into prescribing and administration of chemotherapy, in order to provide a high quality, efficient pharmacy service to patients and staff within C&W.The post- holder will be the Intrathecal lead pharmacist for the Trust and will be an authorised pharmacist in technical services
The post holder will lead by example in the specialisms of oncology, haematology and palliative care and ensure a consistently high-quality clinical pharmacy service is delivered to these patients and other clinical areas that utilise technical services products, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. They will manage the Highly specialised Haem & Oncology Pharmacist, the senior Oncology pharmacists, rotational pharmacists and trainee pharmacists. They will also work closely with the Clinical Trial Pharmacist
Although this post is based at the Chelsea site, the post holder will be involved in working collaboratively across site and will be required to attend meetings at the West Middlesex site or work from West Middlesex site occasionally as required.
Please note: Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer services has responsibility for the pharmacy input into the oncology, haematology and palliative care team and other users of the products from the technical services section, including the supply of clinical trial materials and chemotherapy.
Clinical activities are focussed around providing pharmaceutical care to oncology, haematology and palliative care inpatients and day cases as part of the specialist clinical team, optimising their medicines' use through safe prescribing and effective monitoring. The post holder will be responsible for covering wards which have in-patient haematology / oncology patients
They will monitor, evaluate and develop clinical pharmacy services for haematology patients, in accordance with objectives agreed between the post-holder and the Head of Pharmacy, in order to ensure safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of medicines for these patients.
They will be responsible for the training and development of staff within their team to include rotational pharmacists and trainee pharmacists
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description Job responsibilities Roles and responsibilities
The Lead Clinical Pharmacist Cancer services has responsibility for the pharmacy input into the oncology, haematology and palliative care team and other users of the products from the technical services section, including the supply of clinical trial materials and chemotherapy.
Clinical activities are focussed around providing pharmaceutical care to oncology, haematology and palliative care inpatients and day cases as part of the specialist clinical team, optimising their medicines use through safe prescribing and effective monitoring. The post holder will be responsible for covering wards which have in-patient haematology / oncology patients
Leadership To lead clinical pharmacy services for patients admitted to the Oncology, Haematology and Palliative specialist care in accordance with the priorities set by the Chief Pharmacist and the Head of Pharmacy.
Identify and promote best practice
Ensure delivery of the clinical governance agenda in relation to drug use in Caner services to minimise the number of drug related incidents.
Motivate and inspire others (both within pharmacy and the directorate) in order to create a good working environment and facilitate staff retention.
Proactively develop clinical pharmacy services in line with local and national objectives.
Demonstrate innovation in the highly specialised field of Oncology/Haematology pharmacy practice.
Management of service Identify and prioritise clinical pharmacy services to the Oncology, Haematology and Palliative care team.
Deliver pharmaceutical services to Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care patients.
Provide clinical pharmacy services to the Gazzard Day Care Unit and Haematology Ward
Act as the BOPA lead for the Chelsea site
Ensure that all Pharmacists within Cancer services have their BOPA passport.
Reconcile national and network priorities with local realities e.g. implementation of NICE guidance within the current capacity of the unit.
Work across traditional boundaries e.g. a lead member of the MDT.
Ensure national and local agendas are delivered.
Establish processes for the setting of standards of care; identify and manage changes that needs to occur to achieve these and then manage the risks involved
Delegate authority appropriately to junior staff, e.g. clinical activity that is appropriate for their level of experience.
Manage and appraise the designated pre-registration pharmacist, resident pharmacist, specialist pharmacists and other staff as required.
Evaluation of Service To monitor and evaluate clinical pharmacy services for patients admitted to Oncology, Haematology or Palliative Care.
Ensure that the quality of pharmacy cancer services is recognised as a lead in the national field in line with the corporate objectives.
Evaluate the contributions of the Cancer Pharmacist to the Medicine directorate by the way of twice-yearly intervention monitoring, pharmacist transcription monitoring and the evaluation of on-call data.
Ensure that all departmental standards are met.
Ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to within the Technical Services Unit.
Undertake and supervise clinical audit as part of the multi-disciplinary audit process
Participate in audits undertaken be Regional and Local Quality Assurance Specialists.
Undertake assessments / evaluations of services, patient care and individuals as required
Clinical Practice To act as a clinical role model in the area of oncology, haematology and palliative care pharmacy practice and demonstrate the ability to provide safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of drugs in these patients.
Apply core clinical pharmacy skills to plan, develop, co-ordinate, monitor and review therapeutic programmes for patients in haematology
Establish processes for the setting of standards of care, subsequently identifying and managing changes that need to occur to achieve these
Demonstrate accountability to patients, service users, stakeholders and the profession
Follow legal, ethical, professional and employers codes of conduct
Develop recognition as a national and/or international expert amongst clinical pharmacists within haematology
Participate in the ward rounds to integrate into the multidisciplinary team and raise the pharmacy profile via contributions at consultant level.
Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge.
Manage and make appropriate referrals.
Plan, manage, monitor and review therapeutic guidelines and chemotherapy protocols.
Develop recognition as a national and/or international expert within the speciality of clinical pharmacy.
Manage difficult and ambiguous problems.
To demonstrate an intuitive grasp of situations based on deep tacit understanding and make decisions with limited information.
Demonstrate a whole-system patient-focused approach.
Governance
Monitor, evaluate and develop clinical pharmacy services for haematology patients, in accordance with objectives agreed between the post-holder and the Head of Pharmacy, in order to ensure safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of medicines for these patients.
Demonstrate awareness of, and commitment to, the Trusts clinical governance agenda
Responsible for the delivery of the Trusts clinical governance agenda in relation to medicines use in haematology
To act as the lead pharmacist responsible for intrathecal chemotherapy
Develop and implement strategies for documenting and evaluating the contributions of clinical pharmacists to haematology
Work to ensure that the quality of haematology pharmacy services are recognised as a lead in the national field, in line with the corporate objectives
Please read the attached job description for the full role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy + 1 year pre -registration training Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice Specific Training in Oncology / Haematology GPhC registration
Desirable
RPS Membership Pharmacist Independent Prescriber Clinical practice in either oncology or haematology patients Holds Full BOPA Passport
Experience Essential
Experience as an advanced clinical pharmacist practitioner, able to demonstrate a high level of competency (e.g. equivalent to achieving 'excellence' in the majority of competencies in all clusters within the Advanced Level Competency Framework, except R&D, which should be at Foundation level). Minimum of 4 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner Variety of clinical practice including medicine and surgery as a specialist Experience in management of others Clinical audit to improve practice Delivering training and education at post graduate level
Desirable
Dispensing and monitoring clinical trials Basic Knowledge of working in an Aseptic Unit Knowledge of using Cerner Knowledge of using chemocare
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management Identify and manage risks and implements risk management procedures Advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement and manages difficult and ambiguous problems Can delegate authority appropriately
Desirable
Understanding of GMP
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 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)