Oncology Pharmacist (Bank)

Nuffield Health; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Brighton seeks a part-time Oncology Pharmacist. The role involves patient care, medication management, and collaboration with clinical teams. Candidates must have GPhC registration, oncological experience, and strong communication skills. An attractive benefits package, including discounted gym membership, is offered.

Benefits

Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive

Access to Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification experience.
• At least 2 years experience in an oncology setting.
• Completed oncology pharmacist competencies as set by BOPA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate pharmaceutical care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong knowledge of pharmacology

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

GPhC registration

Experience in hospital pharmacy and oncology

Job description

Oncology Pharmacist

Brighton Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part Time

Up to £35.00 per hour, depending on experience

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.

Build 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 team
• Be the trusted Medicines Management Lead for our hospital
• Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it\'s needed
• Offer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatres
• Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Educate patients on the proper use of prescribed medications
• Conduct medication reconciliation and drug utilization reviews
• Document clinical interventions and outcomes
• Provide drug information and training to healthcare staff and patients
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, national regulations, and accreditation standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and medication safety programs
• Report adverse drug reactions and medication errors

Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for the provision of Chemotherapy treatment
• Assess the health and well-being of patients whose needs may be complex and changing within the context of their medicines
• Discuss, agree and explain responsibilities for assessment of patients with the clinical team, with specific reference to the patient\'s pharmaceutical needs and oncology medication
• Plan, deliver and evaluate pharmaceutical care to meet patient\'s health and wellbeing needs
• Responding to clinical and non-clinical queries

As an Oncology Pharmacist, you will have:

• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and disease management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Have completed oncology pharmacist competencies as set by BOPA and Pan-London framework
• Experience with IQEMO highly desirable
• Be computer literate
• Familiar with EPR systems
• At least 2 years experience in an oncology setting

Qualifications and Experience:

• GPhC registration.
• Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy and oncology
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Unwavering attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Helping 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 £25.00 a month.

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.