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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist to enhance patient care by providing expert pharmaceutical advice in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will manage chemotherapy prescriptions and specialist clinical pharmacy services for Cancer & Haematology patients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong clinical pharmacy background and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. This is a full-time permanent position with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Strong background in clinical pharmacy, particularly in Cancer & Haematology.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex patient needs.
• Experience leading innovative projects to improve patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to improve patient care.
• Clinically verify chemotherapy prescriptions and SACT treatments.
• Coordinate management of specialist clinical pharmacy team.
• Prescribe and review medication as an Independent Prescriber.
• Lead patient-focused innovative projects.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy background

Independent prescribing

Team management

Job description

Job Details

Posting Date: 26 June 2024
Salary: £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year
Additional Salary Information: £50,952.00 – £57,349.00 a year
Hours: Full time
Closing Date: 24 July 2024
Location: Leicester, LE1 5WW
Company: NHS Jobs
Job Type: Permanent
Job Reference: C9358-24-0737

Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist to provide expert pharmaceutical advice aimed at enhancing patient care for both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role involves clinically verifying chemotherapy prescriptions and SACT treatments, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based treatments for patients. The successful candidate will also manage and develop the team delivering specialist clinical pharmacy and aseptic services to Cancer & Haematology patients.

Main Duties of the Job

The post-holder will:

• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to improve patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Clinically verify chemotherapy prescriptions and SACT treatments
• Coordinate the management and development of the team delivering specialist clinical pharmacy and aseptic services to Cancer & Haematology patients
• Work as an Independent Prescriber, prescribing and reviewing medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice, national, and practice protocols
• Participate in and lead innovative patient-focused projects when required

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical pharmacy, particularly in the field of Cancer & Haematology. They will demonstrate an ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing complex patient needs and leading innovative projects to improve patient care.

About Us

The NHS is dedicated to providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes. We value individuals who are committed to excellence, innovation, and teamwork. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of patients.

For further information, please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

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