Advanced Pharmacist - Cancer

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Cancer Pharmacist to join their innovative team. This role combines traditional pharmacy duties with non-medical prescribing, allowing you to make a significant impact on patient care. You will lead a dedicated team, manage chemotherapy services, and engage in multidisciplinary collaboration. With a commitment to exceptional care and professional development, this position offers a chance to contribute to cutting-edge cancer treatment while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about improving patient outcomes and advancing your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with experience in cancer care and chemotherapy management.
• Proven leadership skills in managing pharmacy teams and clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cancer pharmacy team and manage pharmacists and technicians.
• Provide high-quality clinical services and support chemotherapy clinics.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Pharmacy

Non-medical Prescribing

Chemotherapy Management

Patient Counseling

Education

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)

Pharmacy Registration

Tools

ChemoCare e-prescribing system

Job description

The Cancer Pharmacist Team at UHDB has a longstanding reputation for proactive and innovative work, utilizing cutting-edge technology and responding effectively to new treatment implementations within the Trust.

Working across multiple sites, the team exemplifies true collaborative cross-site working, delivering exceptional care to patients undergoing chemotherapy in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

The team also includes several non-medical prescribers who support clinicians in chemotherapy clinics, independently prescribing SACT, managing toxicities, and providing patient support and advice. Their contributions have reduced clinician workload, shortened waiting times, and enhanced patient experience.

The Trust recognizes the significant impact of the cancer pharmacist team on cancer care delivery, leading to approval for 1 WTE of this post following a successful workforce bid.

The successful candidates will operate within a hybrid-role model, combining traditional pharmacist duties with non-medical prescribing, with each aspect allocated 0.5 WTE.

Please note: this is a cross-site post; successful candidates will be expected to work across Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Burton Hospital as required.

Responsibilities Will Include

1. Providing leadership to the cancer pharmacy team.
2. Managing and supervising pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists, and technicians within the team.
3. Delivering a high-quality clinical ward-based service.
4. Participating in multidisciplinary ward rounds.
5. Clinically checking chemotherapy prescriptions.
6. Supporting the Clinical Trials team in screening chemotherapy prescriptions.
7. Advising on drug-related queries.
8. Analyzing and commenting on drug expenditure and service delivery models.
9. Leading project management initiatives for service redesign.
10. Supporting the management of the Trust’s chemotherapy e-prescribing system (ChemoCare).
11. Participating in Chemotherapy Governance meetings.
12. Providing chemotherapy checking competency training to junior colleagues.
13. Engaging in teaching within the multidisciplinary team.
14. Supporting the Divisional Lead Pharmacist in shaping team direction aligned with divisional objectives.
15. Once qualified, supporting outpatient chemotherapy clinics as a non-medical prescriber, including:

• Assessing patient suitability for chemotherapy.
• Advising and counseling on medication use.
• Managing toxicities and providing holistic support.

Attending MDTs related to the chosen specialty.

Participating in research and development projects to improve patient experience and service delivery.

Closing date for applications: 20 May 2025

Interview date: 3 June 2025

As a trusted organization at the heart of our communities, we aim to support the public, patients, staff, and partners in achieving the best health outcomes through 'Exceptional Care Together.'

Our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence guide our work, with associated behaviors embedded across all aspects of our organization.

In return, we offer:

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth.
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to integration and beyond.
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key Facts

• We see approximately 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with an average of 2,077 per week.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&E across our network daily, making us the 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit about 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year, we conducted nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations across 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only seven Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We perform over 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research-active university hospital with a diverse portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for staff.

  For further details or informal visits, contact:

  Name: Maja Moldawa
  Job title: Divisional Lead Pharmacist - CDCS
  Email: [e-mail]
  Telephone: [phone]