ONCOLOGY PHARMACIST

Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Homecare Limited.; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyds Clinical is seeking a dedicated Oncology Pharmacist to join their team in Harlow. This hybrid role involves overseeing daily Oncology operations, providing clinical leadership, and ensuring compliance with best practices. The ideal candidate will be GPhC-registered with experience in Oncology, committed to patient care and professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Outstanding training & development programmes

Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus

Employee assistance programme

Savings and discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered pharmacist with experience in Oncology.
• Completed levels 2a, 2b, 2c in solid tumor and hematology on the BOPA, SACT, Passport.
• Experience in clinical decision-making and training pharmacy team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and clinical leadership for patient care.
• Support continuous improvement within Central Pharmacy operations.
• Assist in onboarding new business and patients, develop training materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Systematic approach

Commitment to professional development

Education

GPhC registration

Post-graduate qualification in Oncology (preferred)

Tools

iQemo

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Oncology Pharmacist to join our dynamic team in Harlow. The successful candidate will support the Lead Oncology Pharmacist in overseeing daily Oncology operations, contributing to the training and development of the team, and ensuring the delivery of best practices. This role involves collaboration with the Oncology team to complete tasks safely and effectively.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week working from home. The successful candidate will need to be able to commute to Harlow, Essex on a regular basis. Working hours are (-5:30), and we are open to discussing condensed hours or flexible working on a case-by-case basis.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Leadership and Support: Provide specialist advice and clinical leadership for patient care, including the clinical verification of prescriptions according to GPhC & BOPA guidelines. Offer timely, expert clinical advice to medical and nursing staff, ensuring high standards of patient care.
2. Operational Excellence: Support continuous improvement within Central Pharmacy operations by collaborating with external departments to ensure efficient and safe care. Help maintain an organized facility, ensure colleague training and assessment, and contribute to business projects and Key Value Drivers.
3. Onboarding and Training: Assist in the onboarding of new business and patients, develop new prescription templates, and create training materials. Provide operational and clinical training to ensure the team is well-prepared and knowledgeable.
4. Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with SOPs and best practices in prescription processing. Adhere to standards set by regulatory bodies, including RPSGB and GPhC. Participate in departmental audits and ensure operational processes comply with GMP and MHRA standards.

Why Lloyds Clinical?

We offer numerous benefits to support our employees and the 100,000 patients we serve, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Outstanding training & development programmes
• Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus
• Full support from our employee assistance programme, including a health and well-being app
• Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal

About You

To succeed in this role, you must be a GPhC-registered pharmacist, preferably with experience in a hospital or home healthcare setting. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, a systematic approach, and a commitment to professional development are essential.

It is essential that candidates have completed levels 2a, 2b, and 2c in solid tumor and hematology on the BOPA, SACT, Passport.

Qualifications, Training & Experience:

• Experience working on Oncology wards
• Experience in clinically screening Oncology SACT prescriptions
• IV Oncology experience
• Involvement in ordering chemotherapy
• Proficiency in electronic prescribing systems for Oncology (e.g., iQemo)
• Post-graduate qualification in Oncology (preferred)
• Experience in clinical decision-making
• Experience in training and upskilling pharmacy team members

Join our team and contribute to a patient-centered approach in Oncology pharmacy. Apply today to be part of an innovative and supportive environment.