Lead Pharmacist – Cancer Services

St George'S University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly experienced Senior Pharmacist to lead Cancer Services within the Pharmacy Department. You will provide expert clinical pharmacy leadership, develop services, mentor staff and influence senior clinicians within the Cancer Division.

The post offers an opportunity to shape care pathways, deliver audits, and drive quality improvements in a busy, multidisciplinary environment across South West London.

Qualifications

• B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) with GPhC registration.
• Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice.
• Working towards Independent Non-medical Prescriber status.
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Senior Pharmacist for Cancer Services.
• Deputise for the Team Leader and represent the team within the organisation and across interface boundaries.
• Work as an expert pharmacist for cancer services, contributing to advanced decision making.
• In conjunction with the Team Leader, manage and implement services to improve pharmaceutical care and extend clinical practice.
• Identify and support CIP initiatives within the directorate and participate in financial reporting and drug budget management.
• Progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safe and timely provision of medicines.
• Participate in clinical audit, research, risk management and guideline development.

Skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Team working

Sound professional judgement

Communicate complex information

Work under pressure

Strategic thinking

Mentorship and teaching

Education

B.Pharm/M.Pharm/BSc (Pharmacy)

GPhC registration

Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice

Working towards Independent NM Prescriber

Mandatory CPD

Tools

CMM computer system

Job description

Job summary

This is an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced, high calibre pharmacist looking to further advance their career and develop leadership, clinical and prescribing skills within Cancer services at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a \"can do\" positive attitude.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic senior pharmacist to make a difference and ensure the best outcomes for our cancer patients. The post holder will work to ensure the continued provision and development of high quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to patients as well as influence senior managers and clinicians within the Cancer Division. We will provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction covering all aspects of Trust work, support from senior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further.

The Pharmacy Service at St George's is highly regarded across the Trust, with over 300 staff members working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including further postgraduate education.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a Senior Pharmacist for Cancer Services.
• Deputise for the Team Leader and represent the team within the organisation and across interface boundaries.
• Work as an expert pharmacist for cancer services, contributing to advanced decision making.
• In conjunction with the Team Leader, manage and implement services designed to improve the pharmaceutical care to patients and extend the boundaries of clinical practice.
• Identify and support the facilitation of CIPs within the relevant directorate and participate in financial reporting and drug budget management.
• Progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safe and timely provision of medicines.
• To participate in clinical audit, research, risk management and clinical guideline development.

The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. You will have good communication skills and be an enthusiastic educator. The ability to work autonomously and with a high level of accountability is essential. They should possess a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and have the relevant hospital pharmacy experience. Experience of working and influencing in a multi-disciplinary team is essential.

About us

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4's '24 Hours in A&E' programme.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy)
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice
• Working towards becoming an Independent Non-medical Prescriber
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Desirable

• Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Diploma tutor accreditation
• Formal leadership and management training
• Registered as Independent Non-medical Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner to include some experience managing patients in a relevant speciality
• Experience of directorate work including drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications etc
• Experience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
• Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialty
• Experience of co-ordinating and leading audits
• Experience of pharmacist co-ordinated discharge medication, patient medication history taking

Desirable

• Experience of disciplinary matters

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and at multidisciplinary level
• Applies sound professional judgement to clinical, legal and ethical issues
• Ability to provide highly complex information on Pharmacy Services issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals
• Ability to work positively and calmly under pressure
• Ability to think strategically

Desirable

• Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of wider therapeutics and pharmacology
• Knowledge of NHS issues, priorities, policy, procedures and guidelines and ability to implement these locally
• Demonstrable awareness of and commitment to Clinical Governance
• Experience in mentorship and training skills

Desirable

• Familiarity with CMM computer system

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).