Rotational Pharmacist for Cancer & Technical Services

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust seeks an experienced pharmacist to join the Cancer & Technical Services team. The role is rotational across oncology, haematology, and technical services, offering opportunities to manage SACT day units, inpatient ward duties, parenteral nutrition, and palliative care collaborations.

A Band 6 level with a post-graduate qualification and GPhC registration is required. You will work within Queen Elizabeth Hospital on a rotational basis, developing specialist

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC.
• Post-graduate qualification (or working towards one) in a relevant area.
• Breadth of clinical experience at Band 6 level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical pharmacology services to Oncology and Haematology patients.
• Contribute to SACT day units liaison with medical and nursing teams.
• Provide inpatient ward-based clinical pharmacy duties.
• Support parenteral nutrition rounds and management of PN patients.
• Collaborate with palliative care services with consultants and specialist nurses.

Skills

Clinical pharmacist

Oncology

Haematology

Leadership

Education

GPhC registration

Post-graduate qualification in oncology or clinical pharmacy

Job description

The pharmacy department at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust is looking for a passionate and driven pharmacist to join our thriving Cancer & Technical Services team. As a senior member, you will gain valuable experience in the clinical management of Oncology and Haematology patients, as well as Technical Services. With diverse rotations covering palliative care, parenteral nutrition, and haematology & oncology, this role offers intellectually stimulating challenges which will enhance your clinical expertise in specialised services and contribute to your professional development. You will also have the chance to hone your managerial and leadership capabilities through various training and support programmes, all with the backing of our exceptional team., This is a rotational post requiring you to work within Queen Elizabeth Hospital on a rotational basis, in which you will build on your existing experience in hospital pharmacy, gaining specialist knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• SACT day units (oncology & haem-onc outpatients) liaising directly with the medical and nursing team to deliver a clinical service to patients attending the hospital as day case treatments
• Haemato-oncology wards (inpatients) - We currently have inpatient beds at both sites where you will provide clinical ward duties as well as participating in the multi-disciplinary haematology ward rounds working with the medical and nursing teams
• Adult parenteral nutrition - We participate in parenteral nutrition ward rounds liaising with both dieticians and the medical team to provide parenteral nutrition to our adult patients. You will gain experience in the provision of clinical parenteral nutrition
• Community hospice and palliative care - We work in partnership with the Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice providing them with a clinical pharmacist service. The role provides an opportunity to gain experience in palliative care and management of patients liaising directly with our Consultant Palliative Care clinicians and specialist palliative care nurses

Interested candidates will have a breadth of clinical experience at a Band 6 level and having provided clinical/technical services to a variety of wards and areas (including, but not essential, cancer services). You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a post-graduate qualification (or working towards one), and be a registered Pharmacist with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council. There will be opportunities for further training and development in this post, including non-medical prescribing.

At Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT), our success is rooted in the collective effort of every individual. Our team has actively contributed to shaping our values, fostering an environment that enhances the well-being of both patients and staff. Together, we continuously strive for excellence in healthcare.