Job overview
The Royal Marsden is one of the largest comprehensive cancer centres in Europe and together with the ICR is ranked in the top five cancer centres in the world for research. This exciting new post presents an excellent and unique opportunity to be at the forefront of new and innovative treatments in oncology and haemato-oncology, with the clinical benefits of private care within an NHS setting.
You will work as part of a dynamic team of clinical pharmacists and technicians providing support to our patients within the outpatient and inpatient settings on the Sutton, Chelsea and Cavendish square sites of the hospital. You will be involved with the management of patients with complex haemato-oncological malignancies (e.g. CAR-T therapy and stem cell transplants). We have a significant presence in both the outpatient clinics and the medical day units and are respected and valued as key members of the MDT and work closely with world renowned experts.
Previous experience of oncology and haemato-oncology is desirable but not essential. The hospital is very encouraging of non-medical prescribing and attainment of this can be supported once you have gained and demonstrated the necessary experience.
Main duties of the job
This role provides a clinical pharmacy service to private care patients in all areas of the hospital whilst also concentrating on developing and enhancing the individual’s knowledge and skills, and providing the depth of experience required to progress towards a more specialised post in oncology/haemato-oncology pharmacy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
1. To provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, contributing to the multidisciplinary team for clinical units as required, through ward pharmacy services and divisional support.
2. To attend all relevant events such as Registrar/Consultant rounds/unit meetings as appropriate for the rotation
3. To respond appropriately to requests from medical and nursing staff for information and advice about the selection and use of drug therapy.
4. Take part in audit and project work to support medicines optimisation at the Trust.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. GPhC registered Pharmacist
6. Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
7. Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable criteria
8. Non-medical prescribing
9. Member of RPSGB
Experience
Essential criteria
10. At least 2 years Hospital Pharmacy experience in an NHS or equivalent setting providing a clinical pharmacy service
11. Experience of delivering clinical pharmacy to a broad range of specialities & ability to provide highly specialist advice
12. Audit, project management of research experience
Desirable criteria
13. Experience in Oncology Pharmacy practice
14. Audit, project management or research experience
15. Experience of training staff
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential criteria
16. Good organisational/time management
17. Contribute to the team
18. Good communication skills (written and verbal)
19. Good presentation and problem solving skills
20. Ability to train/coach other members of staff
21. Awareness of current developments in clinical pharmacy
22. Ability to use Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word and Excel.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
23. Commitment to continuous improvement of self and service, including progressive and continuing professional development
24. Commitment to providing a high standard of care
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.