Job summary You will deliver and develop pharmacy services to cancer patients and in particular, Haematology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT). You will be supported by our CMG lead pharmacists, Consultant Pharmacist Haematology and newly appointed principal pharmacist in Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). UHL is committed to the development of Consultant Pharmacy practice, with five consultants in post, including Haematology and Oncology & Clinical Trials. If you are a prescriber you will have the opportunity to undertake clinics within a specific area. Our Cancer Centre, based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary site serves a population of over 1 million and is at the forefront of research and clinical innovation; incorporating a Phase I trials unit, Stem Cell Transplant Unit and commissioned CAR-T service. We have 73 in-patient beds across Oncology, Haematology and Palliative care. We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University to deliver world-class teaching. The newly launched, Institute for Excellence in Healthcare (IEH), a collaboration between University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and University of Leicester (UoL) will deliver world-class research opportunities for healthcare colleagues in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, boosting your access to clinical fellowships and fostering a research culture which embeds research in day-to-day clinical practice. Main duties of the job The post holder leads, delivers, develops, manages and evaluates the clinical pharmacy services for HSCT unit. Acts as named lead and retain responsibility for the operational management and oversight of the HSCT unit To work closely with ATMP pharmacist to safely implement the introduction and use of ATMPs, e.g. CAR-T cell therapy for haematological malignancies. To work closely with the Haematology pharmacist in the service with the view to maintain an overview of the activities of permanent and rotational staff in the pharmacy team, to ensure adequate cover for the provision of pharmacy services across Haematology directorate. Working for your organisation About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Date posted 16 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 358-6772837-CSI Job locations Leicester Royal Infirmary Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Job description Job responsibilities To ensure appropriate training / supervision processes are in place for clinical pharmacists for the HSCT unit To act as a leadership role model for pharmacy staff To assist in the development of the training strategies to meet the training and development needs of staff To lead and manage pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support staff working within the area, ensuring that service goals linked to HSCT unit are achieved in line with priorities set by the pharmacy leadership team, CMG management teams and Trust Board To work with the CMG lead Pharmacists and Consultant Haematology pharmacist for the development of clinical pharmacy services Providing expert pharmaceutical advice to improve patients care both for inpatient and outpatient setting Clinically verify chemotherapy prescriptions and SACT treatments to provide safe, cost effective and evidence based treatments for patients. To co-ordinate the management and development of the team delivering specialist clinical pharmacy and aseptic services to Cancer & Haematology patients To work as an Independent prescriber and prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Job description Job responsibilities To ensure appropriate training / supervision processes are in place for clinical pharmacists for the HSCT unit To act as a leadership role model for pharmacy staff To assist in the development of the training strategies to meet the training and development needs of staff To lead and manage pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support staff working within the area, ensuring that service goals linked to HSCT unit are achieved in line with priorities set by the pharmacy leadership team, CMG management teams and Trust Board To work with the CMG lead Pharmacists and Consultant Haematology pharmacist for the development of clinical pharmacy services Providing expert pharmaceutical advice to improve patients care both for inpatient and outpatient setting Clinically verify chemotherapy prescriptions and SACT treatments to provide safe, cost effective and evidence based treatments for patients. To co-ordinate the management and development of the team delivering specialist clinical pharmacy and aseptic services to Cancer & Haematology patients To work as an Independent prescriber and prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Person Specification Essential qualifications Essential GPhC registration Diploma or demonstrated equivalent clinical knowledge and experience Desirable Pharmacist independent Prescribing Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent written / oral communication skills Ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians and managers Ability to demonstrate achievement of set goals Experience Essential Significant recent post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy Able to demonstrate advanced specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge and expertise in area of specialty Evidence of involvement in service development Experience of leading and working in multidisciplinary teams at a senior level Desirable Attendance on clinician ward rounds Experience of working in specialty Experience of supervision/ supervision/management of staff Person Specification Essential qualifications Essential GPhC registration Diploma or demonstrated equivalent clinical knowledge and experience Desirable Pharmacist independent Prescribing Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent written / oral communication skills Ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians and managers Ability to demonstrate achievement of set goals Experience Essential Significant recent post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy Able to demonstrate advanced specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge and expertise in area of specialty Evidence of involvement in service development Experience of leading and working in multidisciplinary teams at a senior level Desirable Attendance on clinician ward rounds Experience of working in specialty Experience of supervision/ supervision/management of staff 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)