Senior Cancer Services Pharmacist

jobs pharmaguidelines; Crewe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Crewe is seeking a Senior Cancer Services Pharmacist to oversee oncology and haematology prescriptions. Responsibilities include patient monitoring, therapeutic drug monitoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care, with availability for weekend and holiday work. Full-time commitment preferred, but reduced hours will be considered.

Qualifications

• Motivated by direct patient care and service improvement.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in oncology/haematology.

Responsibilities

• Clinically screen oncology and haematology prescriptions.
• Ensure safe manufacture and final checking of aseptic products.
• Provide advice on treatment, dosage, contraindications, and adverse reactions.

Skills

Clinical screening

Therapeutic drug monitoring

Patient education

Collaboration

Job description

Job Details

• Posting Date: 19 February 2024
• Salary: £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year
• Additional Salary Information: £50,952.00 – £57,349.00 a year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing Date: 04 March 2024
• Location: Crewe, CW1 4QJ
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: C9412-24-0148

Summary

The role involves a variety of responsibilities, including clinically screening oncology and haematology prescriptions, as well as aseptically manufactured products. Working within guidelines and policies, the Senior Cancer Services Pharmacist ensures the safe manufacture and final checking of aseptic products. Collaboration with senior pharmacists is essential to meet national and local standards.

The successful candidate will review and monitor patients, offering therapeutic drug monitoring, individualized patient education, and counseling on treatment. Providing advice to medical, nursing, pharmacy, and other staff is crucial, covering aspects such as treatment, dosage, contraindications, and adverse reactions. Participation in oncology/haematology clinics and the clinical ward-based service is expected, involving interaction with the MCHFT Multidisciplinary Team.

Candidates should be motivated by direct patient care, service improvement, and have a collaborative spirit. The role includes weekend and bank holiday working, which can be discussed at the interview. Full-time commitment is preferred, but reduced hours will be considered.