Oncology Pharmacist

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Inverness is seeking an ambitious pharmacist to join the Oncology Pharmacy Team at Raigmore Hospital. This role involves participating in clinical services and cancer clinical trials, with opportunities for career development and training. The ideal candidate will be a GPhC registered pharmacist with strong communication and teamwork skills. An inclusive approach is emphasized, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop in cancer services.

Responsibilities

• Join a committed team supporting cancer patients.
• Provide clinical services and participate in cancer clinical trials.
• Participate in weekend and out-of-hours service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Inter-personal skills

Education

GPhC registered pharmacist

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and highly motivated pharmacist to join the Oncology Pharmacy Team at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness – Previous Winner of the Pharmacy Team of the year. The oncology pharmacy team at Raigmore Hospital provides specialist cancer services for NHS Highland as part of the North Cancer Alliance (NCA), treating patients with solid tumours and haematological malignancies. The Raigmore Hospital Cancer Care team also has a broad research portfolio and participates in a wide range of cancer clinical trials.

You will join a team committed to the development of services to cancer patients and will be given the opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge and skills within a challenging but supportive environment. You will gain a breadth of experience across pharmacy oncology and haematology services including; clinical services, cancer clinical trials services and the electronic chemotherapy prescribing system (Chemocare), as well as operational aspects of aseptic dispensing services.

You will be a GPhC registered pharmacist with excellent communication and inter-personal skills, and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Committed candidates who are interested in developing a role in cancer services but have limited or no prior experience in cancer care are also encouraged to apply as full support and training will be provided to enable you to develop your role. You will be encouraged and supported in your career development based on the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework.

You will also participate in the Raigmore weekend and out of hours service and public holiday rotas.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.