Clinical Duties Participate in the Clinical Pharmacy Service, reviewing prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, drug interactions and legality; dispenses and supplies drugs for patients Perform clinical verification of anti-cancer therapy prescriptions for cancer services patients following appropriate competency based training. Provide professional, clinical and technical information and advice to the multidisciplinary healthcare staff (including primary care), patients and carers, to support individual patient care and medicines optimisation Make recommendations tailored to the context of specific patients or situations, including calculations for complex drug regimens Address issues of co-existing medical diseases and conditions such as renal and hepatic impairment, pregnancy, breastfeeding and concurrent medications Make recommendations in high-risk areas of prescribing, including use of medicines in pregnancy, breastfeeding and intravenous medications Apply sound professional judgement to complex clinical issues and dilemmas, particularly where definitive information is lacking Participate in pharmacy practice research and clinical audit Liaise with antibiotic pharmacists and microbiology to ensure adherence to the antibiotic formulary, prescribing guidelines and antimicrobial management policy Undertakes activities in relation to clinical trials in line with standard operating procedures Practices as a pharmacist prescriber within their area of competence (following completion of relevant training) Acts as an Authorised Pharmacist for the professional check and release of products prepared in the aseptic unit if suitably trained Contribute to service development projects within the clinical pharmacy service within cancer services under the guidance of the Consultant Oncology Pharmacist Counsel patients and/or their carers to ensure safe and effective medicine use (including first course counselling for oral anti-cancer medicines). Professional Duties Implement Trust policies in relation to Medicines Management Manage risk in areas of responsibility Undertake the legal and professional responsibilities of a responsible pharmacist Participate in the training of pharmacy staff, students and other health care professionals Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with Trust policy and the requirements of The General Pharmaceutical Council Managerial Duties Clinical professional supervision of junior pharmacy staff Financial Duties Monitor drug expenditure and provide advice on drug usage in designated speciality as required.