Band 8a - Haematology and Oncology Advanced Pharmacist

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK seeks a specialist pharmacist to provide clinical pharmaceutical services primarily in haematology and oncology. This role involves developing and delivering pharmacy services, ensuring medication safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership skills, contribute to audit processes, and support the training of Trust staff. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing patient safety and quality of care in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in providing clinical pharmaceutical services in haematology and oncology.
• Strong understanding of medicines management and risk management frameworks.
• Experience in clinical audit and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide clinical pharmaceutical services for haematology and oncology.
• Lead clinical audits and support patient safety initiatives.
• Train and develop other staff members within the Trust.

Skills

Clinical leadership skills

Pharmaceutical expertise in haematology and oncology

Risk management compliance

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

The post-holder will provide specialist clinical knowledge, skills and decision making to haematology and oncology services, the pharmacy department, and wider Isle of Wight NHS Trust. They will be a key member of the Pharmacy team, supporting the development and delivery of pharmacy services relating to haematology and oncology.,

• They will be responsible for developing and providing a clinical, pharmaceutical service to haematology and oncology services, utilising clinical leadership skills.
• They will support the safe, timely, appropriate, efficient and cost effective use of medicines within haematology, oncology and wider Trust.
• They will provide expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters which arise around haematology, oncology and the wider Trust whilst ensuring compliance with risk management frameworks, medicines management standards and medicines legislation
• They will comply with pharmacy procedures, clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management
• They will lead and develop clinical audit and undertake research
• They will deputise for the Lead Pharmacist for haematology and oncology
• They will contribute to enhancing patient safety and ensuring a positive patient experience for all patients.
• They will support training, education, and development of Trust staff.
• They will support the development, delivery and evaluation of pharmacy services related to the use of medicines in haematology and oncology.At Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care.

We are here for our local population of about 675,000 residents across Portsmouth and south east Hampshire and care for many people beyond.