Senior Pharmacist Cancer Services Required – Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Worthing; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Worthing is seeking an experienced Senior Pharmacist for Cancer Services to deliver high-quality pharmacy services. This role requires significant expertise in managing cancer services and aseptic services compliance. The ideal candidate will provide essential support during the Lead Pharmacist's absence and contribute to service development. The position offers a full-time contract with a competitive salary range of £43,742.00 to £50,056.00 annually.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role within a healthcare setting.
• Strong focus on cancer services.
• Proven expertise in managing aseptic services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services to the cancer services directorate.
• Act as the Accountable and Responsible Pharmacist during the Lead Pharmacist’s absence.
• Assist in compliance with healthcare regulations.

Job description

Job Overview

Posting Date: 11 June 2024
Salary: £43,742.00 to £50,056.00 per year
Additional Salary Information: £43742.00 – £50056.00 annually
Hours: Full Time
Closing Date: 25 June 2024
Location: Worthing, BN11 2DH
Company: NHS Jobs
Job Type: Permanent
Job Reference: C9279-24-1350

Job Summary

The Senior Pharmacist Cancer Services will oversee and ensure the provision of high-quality pharmacy services to the staff of UHSussex West pharmacy department and cancer services. The role entails significant responsibilities, including deputizing for the Lead Pharmacist during absences and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of Pharmacy Cancer Services: Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services to the cancer services directorate, ensuring high standards of care.
• Deputizing Duties: Act as the Accountable and Responsible Pharmacist during the Lead Pharmacist’s absence, overseeing all operations under section 10 of the Medicines Act within the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist the Lead Pharmacist in addressing recommendations from external regional QC inspections, and ensure compliance with the Department of Health standards under the direction of EL(97)52.
• Clinical Participation: Engage in consultant ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings, and case conferences as needed in the absence of the Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services.
• Service Development: Contribute to the development and delivery of a safe, efficient, and effective pharmaceutical aseptic service to the cancer services directorate.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all facilities meet the standards assessed by external audits.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates are expected to possess significant experience in a similar role within a healthcare setting, with a strong focus on cancer services. Proven expertise in managing aseptic services and compliance with healthcare regulations is essential.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this position by the closing date of 25 June 2024. For more detailed information on the job description and person specification, please refer to the official NHS Jobs listing. For further details and to submit your application, please visit NHS Jobs and refer to job reference C9279-24-1350.