Lead Production Pharmacist Chemotherapy Services Unit Barts Health NHS Trust

Seprinsa; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated leader to manage their oncology pharmacy department. This role offers the chance to lead a skilled team in delivering vital services to patients while implementing innovative solutions to enhance care. With a focus on patient safety and service excellence, this position is pivotal in adapting to the evolving landscape of oncology treatment. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills, while fostering a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a real difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams in a healthcare setting.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management for the oncology pharmacy service.
• Continuously develop and improve services to meet patient needs.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Relevant Professional Qualifications

Job description

Barts Health has an opportunity for a driven and experienced individual within their state of the art oncology pharmacy department. This post offers an individual the opportunity to lead and develop a well-established production team delivering a variety of complex services to patients across the trust.

There are a number of exciting developments on the horizon in this ever evolving speciality, including the implementation of a new worksheet generation system and development of a dedicated gene therapy unit.

With vast numbers of Cancer NICE TAs issued in the last 2 years, this is a rapidly changing service and this role offers the opportunity to provide access to these life changing medications rapidly whilst ensuring they are delivered safely to patients and ensuring that this service is equipped to meet the future demands required of it.

The position is based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital but you will also visit other sites within Barts Health.

The CSU Team is well established within Barts Cancer Centre and we provide inpatient, outpatient and daycase SACT services in both the clinical trial and standard of care setting. In line with the Trust’s goals, we strive to deliver the best possible patient experience, be a provider of excellent patient safety and cultivate Barts Health as an outstanding place to work.

This important role requires someone who can demonstrate excellent leadership and organisational skills, can communicate effectively across all levels, and has the ability to prioritise and independently manage their own workload. You will also be highly motivated, enthusiastic to promote new ideas, determined to succeed in a challenging environment, have the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a commitment to future developments in aseptic services.

Working in an MHRA licensed Chemotherapy Production facility, the purpose of this post will lead the operational management for the service whilst continuously developing and improving the service to meet the changing needs of our patients and the regulations governing production.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Apr 2025.