Have you got the enthusiasm and passion to take up the challenge of this vital Pharmacy position?
An opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to contribute to our team as a Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist within our Pharmacy Oncology & Haematology team.
This role will allow the pharmacist to develop the skills and utilise the experience, knowledge and qualifications that they have gained and to enable them to move forward to the next level in their career.
You will be required to use your knowledge of Oncology and Haemato-oncology medicine to contribute effectively to the care of patients both directly and indirectly and to develop the clinical pharmacy service to In-patients, Out-patients and those being treated in the Woolverstone Macmillan Centre/Outreach clinics.
You will need to be a registered non-medical prescriber and be able to practice within designated clinics, liaising closely with the patient's MDT.
You will be involved in the production of clinical guidelines and chemotherapy protocols and their incorporation into the electronic prescribing system, also the validation and final checking of chemotherapy medicines with the Chemotherapy Preparation Unit.
There will also be the opportunity to work closely with the Oncology Research Team and the investigation of risk management issues.
The role is based at Ipswich, however you will expected to contribute to the Clinical Divisional Group across both Ipswich & Colchester sites., + You will provide a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology & Haematology Clinical Divisional Group (O&H CDG) including the in-patient ward, day unit and out-patient clinics.
+ Develop the clinical pharmacy service within specified tumour types as determined by the Lead Pharmacist O&H
+ Develop clinical guidelines and protocols for the use of medicines within the O&H CDG speciality.
+ You will provide support to the O&H CDG by undertaking activities appropriate to an independent non-medical prescriber as determined by the Lead Pharmacist O&H.
+ Contribute to the provision of the chemotherapy preparation service by validating and final checking chemotherapy prescriptions.
+ Contribute to the investigation of medicines-related risk management incidents and audits and implement actions recommended from such investigations.
+ Support the O&H CDG Research and development team with regard to the implementation and management of clinical trials and audits.
+ Act as a Non-medical prescriber supporting the prescribing to O&H patients on the ward/day unit, Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
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