Job summary Following successful investment into the pharmacy clinical cancer services team, we have a new fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinical pharmacist to join our growing team in adult cancer services at the University Hospital Lewisham site. You will work together with your counterpart at the QEH site, to improve outcomes for cancer patients at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT). Although this post is based at University Hospital Lewisham, the post holder will be expected to work cross-site as required. The pharmacy service at LGT, is well established, and is highly valued by the Division. You will be expected to lead and develop the outpatient, day-case, and ward based pharmacy service at LGT, which will be pivotal in improving services to patients. You will have experience of developing, managing and delivering pharmacy services, and have a vision for the delivery of pharmaceutical services to cancer services. You should have considerable clinical experience and be keen to use your knowledge, skills and experience to improve patient care through the delivery of efficient medicines management services. You should ideally have an independent prescribing qualification or currently working towards the qualification.You will have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills; you must be able to manage your own workload, motivate and manage others, work as part of a team, and engage at a high level with key stakeholders within the Division. Main duties of the job Job Summary: To be responsible for the day to day leadership and management of Cancer Services at University Hospital Lewisham. To be responsible for the coordination and delivery of a responsive, proactive, patient-focused clinical pharmacy service to the Allied Clinical Services division. This will include the promotion of safe, effective and cost effective drug use to facilitate patient admission and enhance continuity of care across the primary and secondary care interface. To support the Lead Pharmacist Technical Services (UHL) and the Technical Services Manager in the implementation of technical service developments Trustwide. To support the division in managing their drugs budget and act as the point of liaison for any service developments that involves medicines or pharmacy services in Oncology and Palliative Care. To act as a role model and provide a consistently high standard of pharmaceutical service to patients in line with the Trust and Departmental objectives. To provide operational and clinical support to pharmacy developments as dictated by trust, departmental and service objectives. This includes supervision, training and support to junior pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and other pharmacy staff as necessary. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services & Palliative Care as required. About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum plus HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-UT6271 Job locations University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas & Performance: Clinical Services and Patient Care To participate in the front-line provision of Pharmacy Services as appropriate and when To act as a clinical pharmacist in an appropriate area and participate in consultant ward rounds as required. To be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist independent prescriber. To practice as a pharmacist independent prescriber, where appropriate to improve patient care and safety, and to continue to develop the role of pharmacist independent prescriber within the specialty. To act as a clinical role model for other pharmacists within the team and demonstrate the ability to provide service that ensures the safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of drugs and the ability to check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions. To provide a safe and patient-focused clinical pharmacy service to wards. This includes undertaking medicines reconciliation, assessing pharmaceutical needs, assessing and facilitating the use of patients own drugs, ensuring appropriate drug supply, maintaining both the one stop dispensing system and ward based dispensing service by pharmacy To participate in consultant post-take ward rounds to identify and resolve pharmaceutical care needs of patients and ensure that any follow up plans are shared with the ward based pharmacy team and medical staff as To lead the training program within Cancer and Palliative Care for pharmacists providing service to wards across the Trust to ensure efficient and safe provision of the clinical pharmacy To support the investigation of medication related incidents and formulation/delivery of action plans to address any problems identified within Medicine. To contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to improve safe medicines use across the Trust. To liaise with primary care colleagues to gather and disseminate patient medication issues to other healthcare. 1. To support the duties within pharmacy technical services. 1. To support clinical verification of SACT prescriptions and implement changes in line with national standards. Leadership & Service Development To lead and develop the clinical pharmacy service to Cancer Services across the Trust. This includes setting and monitoring quality standards for clinical pharmacy services and the provision of feedback to the Principal Pharmacist. To provide the Director of Pharmacy with details of output, performance and activity at specified time intervals in a format agreed. To identify resources required to improve pharmacy services within the specified directorate. To support the development, implementation and adherence to local and national guidelines/policies to ensure cost-effective and safe prescribing within the division. To collaborate in the development of Integrated Care Pathways, Standard Operating Procedures and Patient Group Directions within the division as necessary. To liaise with other senior pharmacy staff to ensure the effective provision of Pharmacy Services. Division support To actively contribute to the management of the drug budget for the division through drug expenditure monitoring, forecasting, drug use audits and feedback to the service and general managers to ensure the most effective use of resources. To identify areas of potential cost-savings within Cancer Services, and to implement systems to realise savings and contain prescribing costs. To educate healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug therapy and promote the use of evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing within the division. To participate in the preparation of business cases to support service developments within Pharmacy and clinical areas as necessary. To actively participate in divisional meetings, if required. Staff Management and Training To manage the induction and development of pharmacy staff, according to their identified needs and the development and funding frameworks of the department in liaison with the Lead Pharmacist for Education and Training. To undertake regular performance reviews of all staff managed according to Trust procedures: Appraisals and objective setting Sickness absence Disciplinary and grievance matters Recruitment and selection Personal development Departmental workload allocations To support the education and training of other healthcare professionals, including medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals. To participate and contribute to clinical training programmes at a local and national level e.g. summer students, pharmacy undergraduates. To evaluate and develop own management and professional knowledge competencies by attendance to in house/external training programmes, self-education and practice research. To undertake CPD to ensure that knowledge is continually updated. To arrange and/or deliver relevant departmental meetings across the Trust that will enable staff to be brought up to date on current issues and to address staff development needs for Specialist Medicine To be a postgraduate tutor (trainee pharmacist or diploma) for pharmacy staff as appropriate and required. Research & Development To lead in audit and practice research to investigate, and where appropriate, improve the quality of service for patients in the Trust. To encourage research conducted to be published or presented at local, national or international meetings. To develop working relationship and research links with academic units to promote collaboration in pharmacy practice and risk management research. Job description Job responsibilities Key Result Areas & Performance: Clinical Services and Patient Care To participate in the front-line provision of Pharmacy Services as appropriate and when To act as a clinical pharmacist in an appropriate area and participate in consultant ward rounds as required. To be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist independent prescriber. To practice as a pharmacist independent prescriber, where appropriate to improve patient care and safety, and to continue to develop the role of pharmacist independent prescriber within the specialty. To act as a clinical role model for other pharmacists within the team and demonstrate the ability to provide service that ensures the safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of drugs and the ability to check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions. To provide a safe and patient-focused clinical pharmacy service to wards. This includes undertaking medicines reconciliation, assessing pharmaceutical needs, assessing and facilitating the use of patients own drugs, ensuring appropriate drug supply, maintaining both the one stop dispensing system and ward based dispensing service by pharmacy To participate in consultant post-take ward rounds to identify and resolve pharmaceutical care needs of patients and ensure that any follow up plans are shared with the ward based pharmacy team and medical staff as To lead the training program within Cancer and Palliative Care for pharmacists providing service to wards across the Trust to ensure efficient and safe provision of the clinical pharmacy To support the investigation of medication related incidents and formulation/delivery of action plans to address any problems identified within Medicine. To contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to improve safe medicines use across the Trust. To liaise with primary care colleagues to gather and disseminate patient medication issues to other healthcare. 1. To support the duties within pharmacy technical services. 1. To support clinical verification of SACT prescriptions and implement changes in line with national standards. Leadership & Service Development To lead and develop the clinical pharmacy service to Cancer Services across the Trust. This includes setting and monitoring quality standards for clinical pharmacy services and the provision of feedback to the Principal Pharmacist. To provide the Director of Pharmacy with details of output, performance and activity at specified time intervals in a format agreed. To identify resources required to improve pharmacy services within the specified directorate. To support the development, implementation and adherence to local and national guidelines/policies to ensure cost-effective and safe prescribing within the division. To collaborate in the development of Integrated Care Pathways, Standard Operating Procedures and Patient Group Directions within the division as necessary. To liaise with other senior pharmacy staff to ensure the effective provision of Pharmacy Services. Division support To actively contribute to the management of the drug budget for the division through drug expenditure monitoring, forecasting, drug use audits and feedback to the service and general managers to ensure the most effective use of resources. To identify areas of potential cost-savings within Cancer Services, and to implement systems to realise savings and contain prescribing costs. To educate healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug therapy and promote the use of evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing within the division. To participate in the preparation of business cases to support service developments within Pharmacy and clinical areas as necessary. To actively participate in divisional meetings, if required. Staff Management and Training To manage the induction and development of pharmacy staff, according to their identified needs and the development and funding frameworks of the department in liaison with the Lead Pharmacist for Education and Training. To undertake regular performance reviews of all staff managed according to Trust procedures: Appraisals and objective setting Sickness absence Disciplinary and grievance matters Recruitment and selection Personal development Departmental workload allocations To support the education and training of other healthcare professionals, including medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals. To participate and contribute to clinical training programmes at a local and national level e.g. summer students, pharmacy undergraduates. To evaluate and develop own management and professional knowledge competencies by attendance to in house/external training programmes, self-education and practice research. To undertake CPD to ensure that knowledge is continually updated. To arrange and/or deliver relevant departmental meetings across the Trust that will enable staff to be brought up to date on current issues and to address staff development needs for Specialist Medicine To be a postgraduate tutor (trainee pharmacist or diploma) for pharmacy staff as appropriate and required. Research & Development To lead in audit and practice research to investigate, and where appropriate, improve the quality of service for patients in the Trust. To encourage research conducted to be published or presented at local, national or international meetings. To develop working relationship and research links with academic units to promote collaboration in pharmacy practice and risk management research. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent. Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Postgraduate Diploma in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent). Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice. Desirable Other postgraduate qualifications i.e. Independent Prescribing Management/Leadership courses i.e. Edward Jenner, Mary Seacole Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy or equivalent relevant area of practice. Demonstrable experience in supervising others. Demonstrable experience of managing staff/ teams. Demonstrable experience of co- ordinating and leading on clinical audit. Demonstrable experience of protocol/ guideline development. Desirable Demonstrable experience in the delivery of formal education and training at postgraduate level. Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of relevant local and national standards associated with medicines optimisation and integrated care Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment Ability to think strategically. Applies sound professional judgement to legal and ethical issues. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding. Ability to provide highly complex information on Pharmacy Services issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor/executive director level). Ability to work positively and calmly under pressure. Desirable Ability to manage difficult and complex issues or refer appropriately. Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively alone and for a team including the ability to delegate appropriately. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent. Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Postgraduate Diploma in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent). Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice. Desirable Other postgraduate qualifications i.e. Independent Prescribing Management/Leadership courses i.e. Edward Jenner, Mary Seacole Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy or equivalent relevant area of practice. Demonstrable experience in supervising others. Demonstrable experience of managing staff/ teams. Demonstrable experience of co- ordinating and leading on clinical audit. Demonstrable experience of protocol/ guideline development. Desirable Demonstrable experience in the delivery of formal education and training at postgraduate level. Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of relevant local and national standards associated with medicines optimisation and integrated care Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment Ability to think strategically. Applies sound professional judgement to legal and ethical issues. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding. Ability to provide highly complex information on Pharmacy Services issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor/executive director level). Ability to work positively and calmly under pressure. Desirable Ability to manage difficult and complex issues or refer appropriately. Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively alone and for a team including the ability to delegate appropriately. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Address University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)