Principal Oncology Pharmacist

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist to join their oncology team, working in a hospital setting to provide high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in oncology and management. This role offers opportunities for professional development, flexibility in working arrangements and a competitive salary range of £55,690 to £62,682 per annum pro rata.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• 5 years post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Experience delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services.
• Experience managing and coordinating staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide Oncology Service focused on treatment management.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop new procedures.
• Train and mentor pharmacists and other professionals.

Skills

Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good time management

Education

Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Post-graduate diploma or MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent

Attendance at relevant study days/courses related to sterile production

Job description

As a result of the expansion of our team of pharmacists and the reconfiguration of the service, an opportunity exists to join a pro-active, well respected and forward thinking Pharmacy Team delivering high quality patient care and service to our patients across the two sites.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist who is interested in consolidating their clinical and managerial expertise in the areas of haematology and oncology by joining our progressive pharmacy team.

You will have experience in oncology &/or haemato-oncology and preferably will have some previous management experience, including service improvement/ development. You will be able to work independently, manage your own workload and have experience in managing / supporting staff.

Main duties of the job

Key activities include:

• Providing an Oncology Service, particularly focused on management of treatment toxicities
• Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team to implement change and develop new procedures and services
• Pre-assessing patients, reviewing test results and assessing their safety to proceed to treatment.
• Training and mentoring pharmacists and other health professionals.
• Follow up calls with patients to review side effects and ensure they have all the support they need.

A postgraduate training in clinical pharmacy and suitable experience in hospital, in the field of Oncology, Haematology is essential.

We will provide appropriate training to aid your personal and professional development, helping you to effectively act as a role model and mentor for junior staff.

There will be opportunities to become an Independent Prescriber if you have not completed this previously

This post excludes on-call and weekend working pattern

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please [e-mail] this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post-graduate diploma or MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
• Attendance at relevant study days/courses related to sterile production eg Leeds Aseptic Course
• GCP certificate
• Carry BOPA passport
• Completed NMP course

Experience/ Knowledge

• At least 5 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
• Experience of delivering a high quality clinical pharmacy service and aseptic dispensing service to wards/departments
• Experience of managing and co-ordinating staff
• Experience of writing SOPs
• Experience of training staff
• Good understanding of the principles associated with 'A Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice',' Aseptic Dispensing for NHS Patients', 'Isolators for Pharmaceutical Applications' and all national, DoH and MHRA regulations concerning aseptic dispensing.
• Good clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines
• Evidence of service development and improvement

Skills-

• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Head of Pharmacy - Cancer and Technical Services

£55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum pro rata