Pharmacist - Oncology/Haematology

GenesisCare; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job description

At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Pharmacist – Oncology/Haematology at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre located in Cambridge? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.

Please note that this role is available on a part-time basis of 15 hours per week (across 2 days).

The Role:

As a Pharmacist – Oncology/Haematology with us, you'll play a pivotal role in being responsible for providing pharmaceutical expertise and inputting the care of the patients. You will facilitate the daily running of the Pharmacy Department, providing a safe and effective medicines management service to all patients, staff, consultants and customers. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and develop your career.

What You'll Do:

• Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy and medicine management service to oncology patients and to ensure a consistent level of service in accordance to GenesisCare policies.
• Provide expert advice, at a highly specialist level, on pharmaceutical matters in oncology.
• Participate in the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicine.
• Provide clinical checking of chemo and final release to nursing staff.

What You'll Have:

Experience and skills:

• Experience in oncology and haematology.
• Experience in a hospital environment.
• Dispensing medicines and experience of medicine management in a hospital setting.
• Screening and checking systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) prescriptions.
• Electronic prescribing.
• Experience of clinical audit and/or practice research.
• Experience of the production, promotion, implementation and monitoring of protocols.
• Patient management.
• Counselling.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail – ensure accurate recording of data, including patient drug history.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Able to plan and organise straightforward tasks and programmes, and ensure effective control of pharmaceutical stock.
• Able to communicate clearly with a range of people at differing levels across the hospital, deploying a range of techniques to do this effectively.

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Understanding of protocols and regimens development.
• Registered with GPHC.
• BSc Pharm or MPHARM.
• One year's preregistration training.
• Further post-grad qualification in clinical pharmacy e.g. Clinical Diploma.
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• Member of BOPA.
• Independent Prescriber.

Why Choose GenesisCare:

Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:

• Shape your work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
• Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
• Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.
• Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
• Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
• Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.

Who We Are:

GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.

We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.

We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.

Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.

We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.

Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.

GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.