Oncology Pharmacist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Employer and employee pension

Spire for you rewards

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free off-site parking

Wellbeing support

On-going development

Job summary

Spire Southampton Hospital is seeking an Oncology Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team on a permanent full-time basis. The role focuses on assessing patients’ medicines needs, prescribing and safeguarding medicines, and advising consultants and nurses on safe, cost-effective use across the hospital.

The post is oncology-focused, hospital-based, with one week in four on call and Saturday mornings. Current GPhC registration and hospital experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree, educated to degree level.
• Current GPhC registration.
• Post-qualifying hospital experience is essential.
• Specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge, especially in oncology.
• Diploma in clinical pharmacy is desirable.
• Non-medical prescribing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' medicines needs, including those with complex requirements.
• Diagnose, monitor, prescribe and safeguard medicines within competence.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate movement of medicines within the hospital.
• Provide empathetic, personalised care to patients.
• Advise consultants and nurses on safe, cost-effective medicine use.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and consultants to improve outcomes.
• Suggest new processes to improve health outcomes and safety.
• On call one week in four.

Skills

Oncology pharmacy

GPhC registration

Hospital experience

Medication safety

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

The Oncology Pharmacist post sits in the pharmacy team at Spire Southampton Hospital, a private hospital, on a permanent full-time basis. The role centres on assessing patients' medicines needs, prescribing and safeguarding medicines, and advising consultants and nurses on safe, cost-effective use across the hospital. It is a hospital-based post with an oncology focus, including one week in four on call and Saturday morning working. Current GPhC registration and hospital experience since qualifying are essential.

What the job involves

• Assess the health and wellbeing of patients whose needs are complex and changing, in relation to their medicines
• Diagnose, monitor, prescribe and safeguard medicines within independent practice and competency
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the movement of medicines
• Treat patients with empathy and compassion as part of personalised care
• Advise consultants, nurses and other clinicians on the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines throughout the hospital
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and consultants to improve patient outcomes
• Suggest new processes and equipment to improve health outcomes and safety across the hospital
• On call one week in four

What’s required

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree, educated to degree level

Registration & licences

• Current GPhC registration

Experience

• Post-qualifying experience working in a hospital setting (essential)

Skills & knowledge

• Specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge, gained through a diploma and/or training and experience, particularly in oncology
• Excellent communication skills, including with patients across departments
• Ability to deliver a comprehensive pharmacy service within a hospital setting

Nice to have

• Diploma in clinical pharmacy
• Non-medical prescribing

What’s offered

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform with discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free off-site parking
• On-going development, support and wellbeing support