Oncology Pharmacist (Bank)

Nuffield Health; Brighton; On-site; GBP 2,893,000 - 4,822,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital is seeking an Oncology Pharmacist to join our bank team. You will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and bring post-qualification oncology experience to deliver high-quality medicines management and clinical care across departments.

This role offers flexible, ad-hoc hours in a hospital setting, with duties including ward rounds, medication reconciliation, education for staff and patients, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and disease management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Join multidisciplinary team and lead medicines management in the hospital.
• Deliver clinical care and advice where needed across wards, clinics and theatres.
• Conduct medication reconciliation and drug utilization reviews; educate staff and patients.

Skills

Pharmacology

Pharmacokinetics

Disease management

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

EPR systems

IQEMO

Job description

Oncology PharmacistBrighton Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part TimeUp to £35.00 per hour, depending on experienceBuild a brighter future while you’re helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you’ll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It starts with you.As a bank Oncology Pharmacist at our Brighton Hospital, you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff.As an Oncology Pharmacist, you will:Join our talented multidisciplinary teamBe the trusted Medicines Management Lead for our hospitalDeliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it’s neededOffer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatresParticipate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetingsEducate patients on the proper use of prescribed medicationsConduct medication reconciliation and drug utilization reviewsDocument clinical interventions and outcomesProvide drug information and training to healthcare staff and patientsEnsure compliance with hospital policies, national regulations, and accreditation standardsParticipate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and medication safety programsReport adverse drug reactions and medication errorsDuties And ResponsibilitiesPlan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for the provision of Chemotherapy treatmentAssess the health and well-being of patients whose needs may be complex and changing within the context of their medicinesDiscuss, agree and explain responsibilities for assessment of patients with the clinical team, with specific reference to the patient’s pharmaceutical needs and oncology medicationPlan, deliver and evaluate pharmaceutical care to meet patient’s health and wellbeing needsResponding to clinical and non-clinical queriesAs an Oncology Pharmacist, you will have:Strong knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and disease managementExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAttention to detail and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary teamHave completed oncology pharmacist competencies as set by BOPA and Pan-London frameworkExperience with IQEMO highly desirableBe computer literateFamiliar with EPR systemsAt least 2 years experience in an oncology settingQualifications and Experience:GPhC registration.Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy and oncologyExceptional analytical and problem-solving abilitiesUnwavering attention to detail and accuracyProven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a teamHelping you feel good.We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital.At Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, we work with leading medical Consultants to provide first-class treatments and high standards of care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. We take pride in delivering high standards of patient care to both private patients and the NHS. Our facilities include 44 purpose built en-suite rooms, three operating theatres and an endoscopy theatre. Other facilities include physiotherapy, Oncology, health screening, diagnostics and a dental suite. We are located in Woodingdean, on the east side of Brighton with easy access by rail and road, including free parking.Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.It starts with you.