We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for a specialist clinical pharmacist in haematology at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, made possible by our recent investment in cancer and aseptic services.
As a specialist clinical pharmacist in haematology, you will provide essential pharmaceutical care to patients with blood disorders such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Previous experience in cancer services is essential. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary clinical team and will be supported by an 8b advanced pharmacist and cancer pharmacy team. As the clinical link between pharmacy cancer services and aseptic services, you’ll directly contribute to the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medications.
You will be involved in prescribing clinics, providing tailored medication advice and management to patients. A prescribing qualification or working towards one is essential.
To succeed in this role, you should have strong communication skills, a clinical interest in cancer care, and the ability to use technology and drive improvements. The role offers opportunities for professional development, including training in clinical, teaching, and leadership skills.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to contribute to the care of patients with complex conditions. Plus, if you're considering relocating to the area, we offer a comprehensive relocation package to help you make this transition smoothly.
· Provide expert pharmaceutical advice on chemotherapy, biologics, and other treatments for haematological conditions.
· Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and ward rounds, offering recommendations on drug therapy, medication adjustments, and patient care plans.
· Contribute to the safe preparation and dispensing of chemotherapy and other sterile preparations within the pharmacy aseptic unit.
· Prescribe medications in your role as a non-medical prescriber, including supportive therapies for haematology patients, in line with established treatment protocols and within the scope of your prescribing qualification.
· Train and mentor pharmacy staff, including junior pharmacists and technicians, on clinical pharmacy practices in haematology and aseptic services.
· Contribute to clinical research studies, audits, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes in haematology.
· Participation in working the weekend (currently 1 in 8), Bank Holiday (1 per year) and on call rotas. On call working frequency (from home) is only approximately 1 in 30 nights.
Interviews will take place in the first week of February 2025.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Jan 2025
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