Advanced Pharmacist - SACT - Peterborough North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Pacomarine Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated pharmacy cancer services team as an Advanced Pharmacist, SACT, where you will lead a skilled team in providing high-quality care to oncology patients. This exciting role at a prominent hospital in Peterborough involves operational management, clinical service delivery, and opportunities for career advancement. With a focus on inclusivity and diversity, the position offers generous annual leave, flexible working options, and a supportive environment that promotes professional growth. Be part of a team committed to making a positive impact in the community and enhancing the lives of cancer patients through exceptional pharmacy services.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours

Opportunities for career development

Wellbeing support and activities

Access to in-house physiotherapy service

On-site canteens with subsidised meals

Subsidised staff parking

Free Stagecoach Bus Travel

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical oncology and leadership roles is essential.
• Project management skills are desirable for service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of pharmacists and support staff.
• Provide clinical services across haematology/oncology wards.

Skills

Clinical experience in oncology

Leadership experience

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Non-medical prescriber qualification

Education

Pharmacy degree

Non-medical prescriber qualification

Job description

Following a successful business case, we are pleased to invite applications for an Advanced Pharmacist, SACT - a new position within a well-established pharmacy cancer services team. The post will primarily be based at Peterborough City Hospital although you may be required to travel to other sites within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist who has both clinical and leadership experience within oncology and haemato-oncology. You will lead and operationally manage a team of pharmacists, technicians, and support staff offering a clinical service across the haematology/oncology ward and day unit, liaising with the clinical trials and aseptics teams at Peterborough City Hospital.

The pharmacy cancer team is integrated within the cancer division, with a satellite pharmacy at the heart of the haematology/oncology outpatient department enabling us to provide a high-quality pharmacy service to cancer patients. We are keen to develop a pharmacist prescriber role within our oncology outpatient clinics and so a non-medical prescriber qualification would be desirable.

*This post can also be offered as a development opportunity to candidates with no haemato-oncology experience. Candidates will start at a band 7 level and once successful training is completed (at least 12 months) an uplift to band 8a will be considered based on performance.

You will ideally have project management or service improvement experience to help move forward the pharmacy agenda within the Trust’s cancer strategy. You will have excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills and can demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.

The post is full time (37.5 hours a week) with weekend and bank holiday working as part of a department-wide rota.

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

1. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff);
2. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
3. Flexible working opportunities;
4. Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
5. Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
6. Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
7. Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
8. On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
9. Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
10. Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

A detailed job description and person specification will provide you with a full breakdown of the role.

This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024.