Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Royal Derby Hospital
Town Derby
Salary £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata pa
Salary period Yearly
Closing 10/04/2025 23:59
Interview date 24/04/2025
Band 7
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic conscientious pharmacist looking for a career in an ever-evolving and exciting specialist area? Look no further! The Cancer Pharmacist Team at UHDB (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton) has long held a high reputation for their proactive and innovative work, effective use of cutting-edge technology, and an unparalleled responsiveness to implementing new treatments into the Trust.
The team also comprises of several non-medical prescribers supporting clinicians in chemotherapy clinics, independently prescribing SACT, managing toxicities and providing support and advice to patients. Their contribution to the service has reduced clinician workload, reduced waiting times, and improved patient experience.
The Trust has recognised the significant and meaningful impact the cancer pharmacist team has on cancer care delivery and has approved further expansion of the team as a result.
We understand that life is not all about work & Derbyshire has lots to offer. The peak district is on your doorstep, and you can easily visit most major UK cities thanks to the great transport links available from Derby. At UHDB we provide great opportunities for flexible working, a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing and good career development.
If you have an interest in Oncology & Haematology and have the skills and experience required to join our friendly and forward-thinking team, then we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will work cross-site, predominantly based at RDH site to provide a range of services to our patients:
* Clinical pharmacy service to our wards (2 oncology wards, 1 haematology ward and 2 palliative care wards) ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines
* Clinically screening chemotherapy prescriptions for inpatient, outpatient and daycase treatment
* Product approval and final release of aseptically prepared chemotherapy
* Be a part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team working with nurses, specialist nurses, registrars and consultants to deliver a safe and effective chemotherapy service
* Work with the Advanced Pharmacists to review and update guidelines and treatment protocols
* Attendance at MDT, clinical management group and cancer pharmacy team meetings to assist in meeting team and divisional objectives.
* Deliver educational sessions to junior pharmacists and other colleagues and help to develop rotational and trainee pharmacists
* Participation in quality improvement projects and audits within Cancer Services with opportunities to have work published at national and international cancer care platforms (e.g. BOPA, ASCO).
* Opportunity to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Independent Prescribing and contribute to the assessment, management and prescribing of chemotherapy within specialist outpatient clinics and inpatient areas.
Closing date of advert: 10 April 2025
Interview date: 24 April 2025
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for more details. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
* Excellent written/verbal skills, demonstrable leadership and management skills
* Training in influencing and negotiating skills, leadership training
Knowledge, Training, Experience
* GPhC member, broad clinical experience, experience in hospital pharmacy
* PG Diploma Clinical Pharmacy. Member of UKCPA/BOPA/RPS etc.
Analytical & Judgemental skills
* Appropriately applies evidence to practice
* Communicates best practice to organisation, advanced skills in MI/trial results
Planning & Organisation
* Ability to work on own and part of team, meets deadlines, attention to detail, self-motivated
* Experience in service planning and project management in short-medium term
Patient Care Responsibilities
* Identifies & manages risk, ensures compliance with guidelines, provides effective timely services
* Significant experience within a specialised area of pharmacy practice
Commitment to E&T
* Demonstrable commitment to E&T and CPD
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
At UHDB, we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.
For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home.
Why don’t you talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you, and we will discuss what’s possible for the job and team, and the opportunities we might be able to create together.
We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to work with you to look at all the available options.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender.
Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.
UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right the work in the UK via:
* the points-based immigration system
* the EU settlement scheme
* eVisa
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Georgia Urquhart Job title Advanced Pharmacist Prescriber - Cancer Services Email address georgia.urquhart1@nhs.net Telephone number 01332 788945 Additional information
Maja Moldawa - Divisional Lead Pharmacist
Email: maja.moldawa@nhs.net
Tel: 01332 783201 / 07817650729
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