Dedicated Lead Cancer Outreach Pharmacist Required – Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Guildford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Guildford is seeking a Lead Cancer Outreach Pharmacist to provide specialized clinical pharmacy services to oncology patients. The ideal candidate will have advanced oncology expertise, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to improving cancer care. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a chance to work in an impactful healthcare role.

Qualifications

• Experienced pharmacist with advanced expertise in oncology.
• Strong background in clinical pharmacy required.
• Ability to lead and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead provision of specialist clinical pharmacy services.
• Participate in oncology clinical trials setup.
• Oversee line management of junior pharmacists.

Skills

Advanced expertise in oncology pharmacy services

Leadership skills

Collaborative work in a multidisciplinary team

Job description

Job Details:

• Posting Date: 14 June 2024
• Salary: £52,963.00 to £59,360.00 per year
• Hours: Full-time
• Closing Date: 30 June 2024
• Location: Guildford, GU2 7XX
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: C9384-24-0605

Summary:

Join our dedicated Oncology Pharmacy Team as a Lead Cancer Outreach Pharmacist and play a vital role in delivering comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to oncology, haematology-oncology, and palliative care patients. This position requires working as a highly specialized practitioner under the guidance of the Senior Specialist Pharmacist, Oncology and Haemato-Oncology. You will lead the development and delivery of specialized clinical pharmacy services, including outreach oncology clinics, mobile treatment centers, and homecare services for oncology and haemato-oncology patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Service Delivery:

• Lead the provision of specialist clinical pharmacy services to RSCH outreach oncology clinics, mobile treatment centers, and homecare services.
• Actively participate in the oncology clinical trials setup, including the development and validation of electronic proforma prescriptions for chemotherapy and supportive care regimens.

Support and Management:

• Support the Trust Wide Medicines Management service and contribute to clinical pharmacy services for cancer patients at St Luke’s Cancer Centre (SLCC).
• Provide pharmaceutical input into oncology drug management, working closely with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist Cancer, Aseptic and Research Services (CARS).

Leadership and Supervision:

• Oversee the line management of junior pharmacists and supervise pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Implement protocol guidelines for the safe administration of chemotherapy drugs across various tumour sites treated at SLCC, including breast, colorectal & gastrointestinal, lung, gynaecological, urological, brain, head & neck, and haematological malignancies.

Requirements:

This role demands an experienced pharmacist with advanced expertise in oncology pharmacy services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical pharmacy, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

If you are passionate about making a difference in cancer care and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this pivotal role.

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