Haematology & Oncology Pharmacist — SACT & Trial Specialist

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a haematology and oncology pharmacist to clinically verify systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) prescriptions and provide expert advice to the multidisciplinary team. The role involves working with ARIA, trials and early access medicines, and aiming to uphold high standards of patient care.

The post requires leadership experience in a pharmacy team, collaboration across sites, and the potential to gain the BOPA SACT Passport if not already held.

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacist with M.Pharm or equivalent and current registration.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent is required or desirable.
• Record of continuous practice and education in professional profile.

Responsibilities

• Clinically verify SACT prescriptions on ARIA, including free-of-charge, early access and clinical trial schemes
• Verify SACT regimens against regional sites and BOPA standards for the chemotherapy day units and inpatient haematology ward
• Give expert haemato-oncology advice to the multidisciplinary team and make appropriate interventions
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical information on SACT
• Work with the Lead Pharmacists for Cancer Services to deliver effective, high-quality, patient-focused clinical pharmacy
• Work with procurement, aseptics and outpatient pharmacies to ensure timely delivery of SACT and supportive medication
• Support delivery of the NHS 10 Year Cancer Strategy
• Assist the Lead Pharmacists with updating and implementing policy change
• Obtain the BOPA SACT Passport if not already held

Skills

Advanced communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership experience

Presenting complex information clearly

Multidisciplinary team liaison

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

M.Pharm or equivalent (4 years)

Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Current professional profile recording continuous practice and education

Tools

ARIA

Job description

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a haematology and oncology pharmacist to clinically verify systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) prescriptions and provide expert advice to the multidisciplinary team. The role involves working with ARIA, trials and early access medicines, and aiming to uphold high standards of patient care.

The post requires leadership experience in a pharmacy team, collaboration across sites, and the potential to gain the BOPA SACT Passport if not already held.