Bank Oncology Pharmacist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Blue Light Card discounts

Retail and lifestyle discounts through

Free uniform

Free DBS check

Full induction programme including MDT

Opportunities for training and career进

Job summary

Spire Portsmouth Hospital is seeking a bank oncology pharmacist to join the pharmacy team. The role centers on chemotherapy services, overseeing how technology is applied to treatments, reviewing medication histories and prescriptions, and providing specialist oncology pharmacy advice.

The post is a bank role with flexible hours, suited to a pharmacist who wants to keep oncology skills while balancing other commitments.

Qualifications

• Degree in pharmacy or equivalent qualification.
• Current GPhC registration.
• Valid BOPA SACT Passport.
• Minimum one year's oncology pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and quality assure how technology is used in chemotherapy treatment.
• Assess the health and wellbeing of patients with complex, changing pharmaceutical needs.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to assess and support patients' oncology and pharmaceutical needs.
• Review medication histories, prescriptions and clinical information to keep treatment safe and effective.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate pharmaceutical care for patients' health and wellbeing needs.
• Give specialist oncology pharmacy advice and answer clinical and non-clinical queries.
• Support safe, effective use of oncology medicines within clinical governance and best practice.

Skills

Oncology knowledge

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Bank oncology pharmacist post in the pharmacy team at Spire Portsmouth Hospital, a private hospital. The work centres on chemotherapy services: overseeing how technology is applied to treatments, reviewing medication histories and prescriptions, and giving specialist oncology pharmacy advice. It is a bank role with flexible hours set by service needs, suited to a pharmacist who wants to keep oncology skills while working around other commitments. Current GPhC registration, a valid BOPA SACT Passport and a year's oncology pharmacy experience are essential.

What the job involves

• Plan, monitor and quality assure how technology is used in chemotherapy treatment
• Assess the health and wellbeing of patients with complex, changing pharmaceutical needs
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to assess and support patients' oncology and pharmaceutical needs
• Review medication histories, prescriptions and clinical information to keep treatment safe and effective
• Plan, deliver and evaluate pharmaceutical care for patients' health and wellbeing needs
• Give specialist oncology pharmacy advice and answer clinical and non-clinical queries
• Support safe, effective use of oncology medicines within clinical governance and best practice

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree in pharmacy or equivalent qualification

Registration & licences

• Current GPhC registration
• Valid BOPA SACT Passport

Experience

• Minimum one year's oncology pharmacy experience

Skills & knowledge

• Strong clinical knowledge of oncology treatments and chemotherapy services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Other

• Patient-focused approach with a commitment to exceptional care

What’s offered

• Weekly pay
• Competitive bank rates
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Retail and lifestyle discounts through Spire for You
• Free uniform
• Free DBS check
• Full induction programme including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent positions