Job Summary
We are pleased to offer this opportunity for an enthusiastic Pharmacist to join the specialist clinical pharmacy team in the Cancer Centre.
Previous experience in haematology/oncology is desirable but not essential. We would endeavour to support any relevant personal/career development training when in post.
As the demand for cancer care continues to grow, our vision continues to be to deliver excellence in pharmacy services to patients at Royal Surrey Cancer Centre.
The successful applicant would join a supportive and experienced team of specialist clinical pharmacy staff who provide a comprehensive service to oncology, haemato-oncology and surgical oncology patients.
The base for the role will be the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre which is within Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford. As a regional cancer centre, there is expertise in a wide range of cancers, and services are offered to patients across Surrey and the South East. Outreach services are delivered in collaboration with neighbouring acute trusts as well as a mobile treatment unit service. The Royal Surrey SACT Protocols and Policies provide the basis for off-trial treatment. There is also a strong portfolio of clinical research.
You would liaise with the team in the dispensary (RSCH Pharmacy Ltd) and aseptic unit but this role does not include any direct responsibility in these areas.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Clinical pharmacy service to oncology/haemato-oncology outpatients, day-case patients and inpatients on-site at the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre, at the outreach sites and the mobile treatment unit.
2. Support to the content of the Cancer Centre systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and supportive care protocols and ARIA Med Onc electronic prescribing system.
3. Set-up and delivery of oncology/haemato-oncology clinical trials.
4. Service improvement initiatives.
5. Audit.
About Us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Date Posted: 04 April 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £48,270 to £54,931 a year (per annum) includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 384-JH-EMF17457-B7-D
Job Locations: Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford, GU2 7XX
Job Description Responsibilities:
1. Delivering a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to oncology, haematology and palliative care patients on the ward, day unit and outpatients at St Lukes Cancer Centre (SLCC) and the outreach chemotherapy sites in accordance with objectives set by the senior pharmacist.
2. Support the provision of the Trust Wide Research strategy by supporting the Pharmacy Clinical Trials team and taking an active role in the set up and delivery of oncology clinical trials.
3. Provision of clinical and professional input to the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy service to SLCC.
4. Active member of the oncology pharmacy team.
5. Support the provision of a Trust Wide Medicines Management service.
6. Provide out of hours emergency pharmacy services if required.
Qualifications Essential:
* Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
* Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
Knowledge Essential:
* Professional knowledge acquired through vocational Master's degree in Pharmacy (4 years) plus one year's pre-registration experience
* Understanding of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice, Quality Assurance and Good Clinical Practice.
* Good core therapeutic knowledge
* Knowledge of current developments in Pharmacy and Oncology Practice.
* General hospital pharmacist experience to include clinical and technical roles in a range of specialities
* Experience of working in an aseptic dispensing environment.
* Experience involving training & supervising of staff
* Documented evidence of completed project work, audit, clinical trials and practice research
* Delivery of care to a defined group of patients, including cancer patients
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details:
Employer Name: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford, GU2 7XX
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