The objectives for the band 6-7 progression include: - Completion of a post graduate clinical pharmacy diploma- Completion of SACT passport competencies for the clinical screening of simple SACT regimens in colorectal and uro-oncological cancers, myeloma and lymphoma- Completion of dispensary based competencies- Completion of ward based competencies for the oncology ward and palliative care wards- Completion of aseptic releasing pharmacist competencies- Completion of patient medicines counselling competencies on the day treatment units- Development of a portfolio of evidence linking to the 9 clusters of the Foundation Pharmacist Framework:o Applying clinical knowledge and skillso Person-centred careo Evidence-informed decision-makingo Leadership and Managemento Collaborative workingo Communication and consultation skillso Professional accountabilityo Education, research and evaluationo Resilience and adaptabilityOn completion of the band 6-7 progression, we would expect you to be working against the full band 7 job description, aligned with the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework (stage 1). - To provide a ward-based clinical pharmacy service according to Trust agreed standards- To provide clinical pharmacy cover to other ward areas within the team on a reciprocal basis- To ensure medicines are used appropriately, safely and cost-effectively in accordance with Trust policy, standard operating procedures and medicines legislation- To monitor medicines use within the ward area. This includes recording of significant clinical interventions and risk management.- To use available information to influence prescribers and ensure the most cost-effective choice of therapy- To participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings or out-patient clinics as appropriate in order to provide pharmaceutical advice to prescribers and other health care professional- To liaise with external agencies to ensure safe, timely and appropriate supply to patients e.g. Baxter, Homecare companies etc, where appropriate.- To participate in ward-based clinical audits and the development and implementation of treatment protocols and guidelines for use of medicines within the clinical area- To tutor rotational clinical pharmacists undertaking the Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, following formal accreditation as a tutor by Cardiff University, or other university and to tutor other pharmacists and pre-registration students in the clinical area.- To act as a role model and mentor for clinical pharmacy.- To develop personal practice research in accordance with the Trust and pharmacy strategy.- To contribute to local, national and international specialist interest groups and conferences/meetings.- To become a non-medical prescriber as appropriate.- To work as a non-medical prescriber in the oncology & haematology directorate.- To undergo accreditation to write discharge prescriptions for patients, where appropriate- To provide teaching for the pharmacy and directorate teams as required.- To act as knowledge base/resource for the specialist area and to keep up to date with current trends and research in the specialist area.- With the rest of the members of the clinical pharmacy team to support the strategic developments of the service e.g. electronic prescribing, improved discharge processes, accredited technician checking etc.- Actively contribute to the planning and efficient co-ordination of clinical pharmacy initiatives including discharge planning, prescribing protocols, pharmacists on consultant ward rounds etc.- To contribute to and implement the clinical governance plans of the clinical area and the pharmacy clinical governance plans- To clinically screen all chemotherapy prescriptions- To be accredited in the appropriate aspects of handling intra-thecal chemotherapy - To be involved in the development and maintenance of the computerised chemotherapy prescribing system (Aria) across the Oncology & Haematology Directorate for all injectable and oral chemotherapy, and to ensure that it is used effectively and appropriately at ward and day case level- To be involved in the development, maintenance, and review of cancer chemotherapy and supportive care drug protocols defined by the SACT Operational Group and multidisciplinary teams- To contribute to the development of the Trust cancer information systems in accordance with agreed objectives- To be involved in the preparation of new drug submissions for the Trust Medicines Management and Therapeutics Committee with Consultant colleagues - To assist with review of sections of the Trust formulary relevant to the specialist area- To be involved in the implementation of relevant local, network and national standards including service guidelines and technology appraisals produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence- To be involved with the pharmacy set up of cancer clinical trials, including phase I, II, and III trials in line with current legislation - To act as an Authorised Pharmacist in the Clinical Trials Aseptic Services Unit (CTASU) - To be involved with supporting gene therapy trials in the Cancer Research UK unit, and to ensure the multidisciplinary team follow appropriate procedures for handling gene therapy in the clinical trial setting- To support the implementation and management of licensed gene therapy products and ensure the multidisciplinary team follow appropriate procedures for handling gene therapy in the clinical setting- To be an active member of the Thames Valley Cancer Network Pharmacists group- To attend and contribute to Cancer Pharmacy Team Meetings- To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times- To be professionally accountable for actions and advice- To use experience and clinical judgment to assist in problem-solving and trouble-shooting within the Pharmacy department- To give professional support to the site operational managers- To be aware of training and competency assessment of pre-registration pharmacist trainees, diploma pharmacists and student pharmacy technicians and participate in their training and competency assessment as required- To support the dispensaries by participating in the screening and checking prescriptions and dispensed items as part of a rota- To participate in weekend and bank holiday working according to rota- Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Chief Pharmacist.- To participate in any future 7 day working patterns should the pharmacy department change its current working practices.