Lead Pharmacist- Cancer- Haematology

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Bus travel subsidy to campus

Parking on site

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacist to lead our Cancer Services Pharmacy Team. You will provide advanced clinical pharmacy services for Haematology and associated wards, clinics and day units, and work within CUH’s prescribing policies.

The role emphasizes leadership, research to advance practice, and delivering safe, evidence-based medication management for cancer patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical pharmacy expertise in cancer services.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong research orientation and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with senior Pharmacy, Medical and nursing staff to promote safe, evidence-based and cost-effective use of medication in Cancer Services.
• Provide advanced clinical pharmacy service to Haematology Cancer Services as part of the Pharmacy Team.
• Provide specialist pharmacist advice to inpatient wards, ambulatory care, day care unit and outpatient clinics within Cancer Services.
• Prescribe medications within the scope of practice and CUH prescribing policy in Cancer Services.
• Participate in preparative services rota ensuring validation and release of systemic anticancer therapy.
• Undertake research to inform practice developments and improve pharmacy service delivery.
• Lead departmental duties to ensure running of the service; support staff development and cohesive teamwork.

Skills

Advanced clinical pharmacy

Leadership

Research

Haematology

Job description

• 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., CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. 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., We are looking for a pharmacist with advanced clinical skills in haematology and excellent leadership and management skills. 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., 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. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
• CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfill their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's 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. As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed
• CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.