You will be employed by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and will be based at Addenbrooke's Hospital. You will:
1. Liaise with the relevant senior pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, other allied health professionals (AHPs) and managers to promote safe, evidence-based and cost-effective use of medication in the Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and Palliative Care department.
2. Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to designated wards/clinics as part of the paediatric oncology pharmacy team, primarily to include C2 and PDU.
3. Prescribe medication for individual patients within the agreed scope of practice and according to the CUH pharmacist prescribing policy.
4. Participate in and lead where required on novel pharmacy projects in the care of patients in designated clinical area.
5. Identify and undertake research to inform practice developments and underpin delivery of an effective, evidence-based pharmacy service.
6. Provide pharmacy leadership to the Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and Palliative Care sub-directorate.
7. Assist the Lead Pharmacist - Paediatric Oncology, ODN and Trials to provide Divisional support as required.
8. Assist the Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services medication safety initiatives.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide pharmacy leadership to the Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and BMT services.
2. Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber in Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and BMT or work towards achieving this qualification.
3. Manage compassionate supplies and early access scheme as per Trust policies.
4. Assist in the setup and maintenance of paediatric oncology and haematology clinical trials.
5. Identify and develop new models of care which may include pharmacist involvement in MDTs, ward rounds or clinics.
6. Assist with the implementation of NICE guidelines/TAs & patient safety alerts related to the directorate.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds, the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 2nd January 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 14th January 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Masters level degree in pharmacy.
* Registered as a pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
Desirable
* MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent).
* Management qualification.
* Registered as an independent prescriber with the GPhC.
* Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
* Member of the faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or working towards) at Advanced Stage II.
Experience
Essential
* Recent significant post-registration experience including prescription screening, medicines reconciliation and medicines information.
* Recent significant experience of patient consultation.
* Experienced clinical pharmacist at band 7 or band 8a who has covered a range of specialities including the designated specialist clinical area.
* Experience of documenting pharmaceutical care issues in medical notes.
* Experience of writing professional reports.
* Experience of writing drug policies and treatment guidelines.
* Experience of developing and reviewing patient group directions and shared care guidelines.
* Evidence of having conducted and implemented the outcomes of a clinical audit.
* Experience of the practical application of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
* Experience of the management of high-cost and high-risk medicines.
* Experience as a personal tutor to a range of staff groups.
* Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development.
Desirable
* Recent significant post-registration hospital experience, ideally including previous experience in a teaching hospital and experience of more than one hospital.
* Recent practical experience of independent prescribing for a designated group of patients.
* Experienced clinical pharmacist (at band 8a or 8b) including one or more of the following: adult oncology and haematology, paediatric oncology and haematology, bone marrow transplant, general paediatrics and palliative care.
* Evidence of having written pharmaceutical and/or educational publications.
* Experience of leading on the pharmacy aspects of green lighting clinical trials at local level.
* Experience of constructing prescription chart templates for new SACT treatments, including supportive care.
* Experience of drug expenditure analysis and reporting.
* Experience of horizon scanning.
Knowledge
Essential
* Advanced clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within designated specialist clinical area.
* Knowledge of NICE, Health Education England (HEE), NPSA guidance and their local implementation.
* Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and NHS changes.
* Computer literate with experience of Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
* Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching.
* Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
* Knowledge of electronic prescribing IT systems.
Desirable
* Knowledge of electronic prescribing and medicines administration IT systems.
Skills
Essential
* Demonstrate expert professional practice defined within the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Advanced Pharmacy Framework: Expert Professional Practice cluster at the level of Advanced Stage II. (This will be tested by means of a clinical test during the interview process)
* Show evidence of good organisation skills, prioritisation and time management.
* Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
* Have excellent written and verbal communication and consultation skills.
* Be able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience including students.
* Be able to produce written reports.
* Have a proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff.
* Be able to manage and work well in a team.
* Be able to listen to and act on the direction of senior staff.
* Be able to review the pharmaceutical care of patients in a reasonable time frame (including level 2 medicines reconciliation) and identify / resolve issues arising.
* Show the ability to empathise with patients / carers.
Additional Requirements
Essential
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
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