Advanced Pharmacist – Paediatric Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Advanced Practice Pharmacist at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. This role focuses on Pediatric Haematology/Oncology and HSCT, offering a unique opportunity to provide expert pharmaceutical care and support service development across NHS Scotland. Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy, along with significant leadership and communication skills. This position includes responsibilities such as collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and engaging in research activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in HSCT/Cellular Therapy and Paediatric Haematology/Oncology preferred.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and driving services in line with the National strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert pharmaceutical input to the HSCT team.
• Participate in service reviews and national MDTs.
• Involvement in research, QI and development within the specialist area.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Change Management

Education

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate Qualification

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Job description

NHSGGC Pharmacy Services

Royal Hospital for Children/QEUH

Advanced Pharmacist – National Paediatric Stem Cell/ Cellular Therapy Service & Paediatric Haematology/Oncology

Band 8a

37 hours

The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow hosts the Scottish National Paediatric Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) and Cellular Therapy service, providing a framework of care to all children in Scotland living with rare conditions requiring HSCT. A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy team based at the Royal Hospital for Children, working as an Advanced Practice Pharmacist specialising HSCT/Cellular Therapy and Paediatric Haematology/Oncology.

The Pharmacist role within the HSCT service is integral to the high level of care delivery outlined in the National Service specification. The Pharmacist is an essential member of the HSCT team, providing expert pharmaceutical input to this highly complex and high risk area. The role will work with key Stakeholders to implement and develop a wider Paediatric ATMP service for Scotland. The post holder will work collaboratively across NHS Scotland and the wider UK and EU to ensure maximum efficiency and robust governance in the implementation and ongoing delivery of paediatric HSCT and ATMP services. In addition, the post holder is an integral member of the wider Women and Children’s team at NHS GGC and will support in care delivery within the RHC, deputising for the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Women and Children’s.

The post holder will work within the wider Specialist Haematology/oncology service, providing highly specialist care to this vulnerable patient population. Ongoing involvement in research, QI and development is essential to the role.

You will need to be confident, enthusiastic and have a drive for personal-professional development. You must have excellent communication and leadership skills as there will be a requirement to actively participate in national MDTs and service reviews. Demonstrable experience of change management, and a desire to drive Pharmacy services forward in line with National strategy, is essential to the role.

You must have a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. A postgraduate qualification and Independent Prescribing qualification is essential.

Working pattern is Monday to Friday with participation in weekend working, public holidays and on call.

If you are interested in applying for this post and would like an informal chat, please contact Karon McDowall, Lead Pharmacist Paediatric Haematology/Oncology (0141 4524489) or Susan Kafka, Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Women and Children’s (0141 4524987)

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

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