AR/10/10/2024
Oncology/Haematology Pharmacist - Southampton - NHS Hospital - Band 7/8a
Are you an experienced Onc/Haem Pharmacist who's looking for a new long-term locum opportunity within an NHS Hospital in Southampton?
We are searching for an experienced Cancer Services Pharmacist. We can offer you more flexibility and better hours. Interested? How does being paid weekly sound to you?
We are looking for a Clinical Oncology & Haematology Pharmacist to work with our NHS Hospital client in Southampton. If you're looking for your next challenge, congratulations! You've just found it!
Here are the top level details:
1. Job Title: Band 7/8a Oncology/Haematology Pharmacist
2. Location: Southampton
3. Duration: 6 months minimum
4. Schedule: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 9am - 5pm, 30-minute break
5. Start Date: October/November 2024
6. End Date: Ongoing
7. Rate of pay: £28-37ph depending on experience
Details of the role:
The role includes contributing to the specialist multidisciplinary team which provides inpatient, day case, and outpatient chemotherapy for a wide range of oncology and haemato-oncology cancer sites. This will include both inpatient duties, ward rounds, and direct involvement in the specialist oncology and haemato-oncology clinics.
Key responsibilities include:
1. To be an active member of the oncology and haemato-oncology pharmacy team and work as an integrated part of the ward and clinic-based oncology and haemato-oncology service.
2. To oversee the safe management of high-risk systemic anticancer treatments.
3. To provide clinical pharmacy services to wards and departments.
4. To be responsible for the clinical pharmacy service to specialist haematology ward patients.
5. Attend and contribute to the haematology ward round and MDT meetings.
6. Contribute to the pharmaceutical care of patients admitted for acute oncology reasons.
7. To be responsible for the safe management of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) for patients who are admitted to the wards for any reason.
8. To clinically verify prescriptions for SACT and supportive medication.
9. To prescribe supportive medication where indicated.
10. To give specialist advice and support to medical and nursing staff, and other members of the pharmacy team.
11. To give education and training to nurses and other members of the pharmacy team.
12. To counsel patients and confirm consent prior to initiating SACT treatment.
13. To communicate effectively with primary care regarding the care of patients on SACT medicines.
14. To act as a pharmaceutical and prescribing adviser, including the production and review of medicines related guidelines and pathways.
15. To contribute to the safe introduction of new SACT.
16. To undertake prescribing within a defined speciality, and as part of wider medicines optimisation initiatives undertaken by the clinical pharmacy service.
17. To undertake clinical pharmacy practice at an advanced level.
18. To provide professional supervision to technical and supporting staff and to undertake the role of Responsible Pharmacist when required.
19. To contribute to the delivery and development of clinical pharmacy services across the Trust.
20. Actively participate within the multi-disciplinary and clinical pharmacy team.
21. To act as a source of expert advice on prescribing and medicines optimisation to medical and nursing staff within a defined clinical area.
22. To participate in clinical audit and other initiatives aimed at assuring high-quality prescribing and pharmacy practice, within the context of Quality Governance.
Requirements and qualifications required for this role:
1. MPharm
2. Registered with GPHC
3. Strong communication skills
4. Reliable
5. BOPA SACT Passport
Working hours and contract duration:
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 9am - 5pm, 30-minute break
Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer AHP:
1. Quick & simple online registration.
2. Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
3. Regular payments you can trust.
4. Represented by AHP sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
5. A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
6. Access to the very best roles nationwide.
7. Market knowledge, advice, and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
8. Access to exclusive Hunter AHP events and discounted CPD.
9. Customer service, it's a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.
How to apply:
If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Alfie Rowett. You could also send your CV to (url removed).
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