Job opportunity as Cancer Pharmacist

jobs pharmaguidelines; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a dedicated Cancer Pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy services in chemotherapy units. You will be responsible for supporting medical teams, ensuring safe medication delivery, and optimizing patient outcomes. The ideal candidate is a registered pharmacist with experience in oncology and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Relevant experience in oncology pharmacy.
• Strong clinical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clinical pharmacy service to the chemotherapy day units.
• Support medical and nursing teams with pharmacy advice.
• Ensure timely delivery of oncology services.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy service

Medication optimization

Strong communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient safety commitment

Education

Registered Pharmacist with GPhC

Experience in oncology pharmacy

Job description

Job Title: Cancer Pharmacist

Posting Date: 10 November 2023

Salary: £51,488.00 to £57,802.00 per year

Additional Salary Information: £51,488.00 – £57,802.00 a year

Hours: Full time

Closing Date: 24 November 2023

Location: Chelsea, SW3 6JJ

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: C9282-23-0976

Summary:

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.