Oncology Pharmacist

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Oncology Pharmacist to join a close-knit team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with specialist nurses and consultants to provide exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will include managing chemotherapy medications, assessing patient safety, and ensuring ongoing support through follow-up calls. The organization prides itself on its advanced facilities and a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a tangible impact in patient care. If you are passionate about oncology and ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

35 Days Annual Leave

Employer and Employee Contributory Pension

Discount and Cashback Rewards

Free Bupa Wellness Screening

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Free Onsite Car Park

Qualifications

• GPHC registered with experience in Oncology Pharmacy.
• 2 years post-registration experience in Oncology required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with nursing staff to manage patient workload.
• Order and prepare chemotherapy medications for treatment.
• Conduct follow-up calls to monitor patient side effects.

Skills

Oncology Pharmacy Experience

Current Dispensing and Screening

Planning Skills

Education

GPHC Registration

2 Years Post-Registration Experience in Oncology

Job description

Oncology Pharmacist | Southend on Sea | Band 7/8a | Full time | Monday – Thursday

Spire Wellesley Hospital is looking for an Oncology Pharmacist to lead this continually developing service. You will work alongside specialist Oncology nurses and consultants to build a rapport with our patients and ensure the highest level of patient care. Work week is currently Monday - Thursday but this could change depending on business needs.

Spire Wellesley Hospital offers comprehensive private hospital services in a comfortable and relaxed environment to patients from across Essex. We believe it's our people that really set us apart, from the very best medical professionals to our attentive and highly experienced support staff.

The Wellesley has 3 Theatres (2 laminar flow) and an endoscopy unit, a 33 bedded Surgical Ward covering a wide variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, General Surgery, Vascular, Plastics, Gynae, Ophthalmology, Spinal, Urology and ENT. We have had a recent Theatre refurbishment to further upgrade our theatre environment and bring cutting edge technology to our hospital.

Duties and responsibilities

In this role, you will be working as part of a close-knit specialist oncology and haematology team who ensure a highly personalised service to our patients.

• Liaise with specialist nursing staff to ensure appropriate patient workload daily.
• Utilise your planning skills to ensure all chemotherapy medications are ordered and received ready for treatment.
• Pre-assessing patients, reviewing test results, and assessing their safety to proceed to treatment.
• Reviewing and releasing medications at discharge.
• Follow-up calls with patients to review side effects and ensure they have all the support they need.

Who we're looking for

As the Oncology Pharmacist, you will be confident in your ability to work autonomously and continue to develop the service.

• GPHC registered
• Experience within Oncology Pharmacy
• Current dispensing and screening experience
• 2 years post-registration experience in Oncology

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park