Lead Pharmacist- Cancer- Haematology

Cambridge University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacist to lead a team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Technical Officers in Cancer Services at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.

The post requires advanced clinical skills in haematology and strong leadership; you will provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to Haematology Cancer Services, contribute to inpatient wards, ambulatory care and outpatient clinics, and participate in research to

Responsibilities

• Liaise with senior Pharmacy, Medical and nursing staff, other AHPs and managers to promote safe, evidence based and cost-effective use of medication in Cancer Services.
• Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to Haematology Cancer Services as part of the Pharmacy Team.
• Provide specialist Pharmacist advice and service to Inpatient Wards, Ambulatory Care, Day Care Unit and Outpatient Clinics within Cancer Services.
• Prescribe medication (if applicable) for individual patients within the agreed scope of practice and according to the CUH Pharmacist prescribing policy within Cancer Services.
• Participate in the preparative services rota ensuring the efficient and accurate validation and release of systemic anticancer therapy.
• Participate in novel pharmacy projects in the care of patients in designated clinical area.
• Identify and undertake research to inform practice developments and underpin delivery of an effective, evidence-based pharmacy service.
• Lead on departmental duties to ensure the running of the service.

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacist to lead our team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Technical Officers working in Cancer Services at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is a large regional centre delivering cancer care for over 5000 new patients each year. As a regional centre for the East of England we manage rarer cancers as well as being the local centre for patients within the Cambridgeshire area.

Cancer services at CUH comprises of:

• Solid oncology
• Haemato-oncology including bone marrow transplant
• Paediatric oncology and haematology including bone marrow transplant
• Radiotherapy
• Palliative care
• Clinical trials

We are looking for a pharmacist with advanced clinical skills in haematology and excellent leadership and management skills.

Main duties of the job

• Liaise with the relevant Senior Pharmacy, Medical and nursing staff, other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and managers to promote safe, evidence based and cost-effective use of medication in Cancer Services.
• Provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to Haematology Cancer Services as part of the Pharmacy Team.
• Provide specialist Pharmacist advice and service to Inpatient Wards, Ambulatory Care, Day Care Unit and Outpatient Clinics within Cancer Services.
• Prescribe medication (if applicable) for individual patients within the agreed scope of practice and according to the CUH Pharmacist prescribing policy within Cancer Services.
• Participate in the preparative services rota ensuring the efficient and accurate validation and release of systemic anticancer therapy.
• Participate in novel pharmacy projects in the care of patients in designated clinical area.
• Identify and undertake research to inform practice developments and underpin delivery of an effective, evidence-based pharmacy service.
• Lead on departmental duties to ensure the running of the service.

About us

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.

Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum pro rata (Agenda for Change, Band 8b)

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 180-B-264250

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications for all positions irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.