Job opportunity as Cancer Pharmacist

jobs pharmaguidelines; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking an experienced Cancer Pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy services to chemotherapy day units and outpatient clinics. Applicants must be registered with the GPhC and have relevant oncology experience. The role involves collaboration with medical teams and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Applications close on 24 November 2023.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC.
• Relevant experience in oncology pharmacy.
• Commitment to promoting patient safety and delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clinical pharmacy service to outpatient prescribing clinics.
• Support medical and nursing teams with pharmacy advice.
• Ensure timely delivery of oncology services.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Overview

NHS Jobs is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Cancer Pharmacist to join our team. As a Cancer Pharmacist, you will play a crucial role in providing a clinical pharmacy service to the chemotherapy day units and outpatient prescribing clinics. Your responsibilities will include supporting the medical and nursing teams through the provision of pharmacy advice and ensuring the safe and timely delivery of oncology services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a clinical pharmacy service to the chemotherapy day units and outpatient prescribing clinics.
• Support the medical and nursing teams through the provision of pharmacy advice.
• Ensure the safe and timely delivery of oncology services.
• Work across the chemotherapy day units, outpatient departments, and clinic areas to clinically check the appropriateness of prescribing.
• Promote medicines optimization to enhance patient outcomes.
• Actively participate in Trust initiatives aimed at improving patient experiences of day case chemotherapy.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Relevant experience in oncology pharmacy.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to promoting patient safety and delivering high-quality care.

For detailed information about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application by the closing date, 24 November 2023. Ensure that your application includes a comprehensive CV and a covering letter detailing your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

NHS Jobs is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.