Senior Pharmacist - Haematology/Oncology

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital is seeking a Senior Pharmacist specializing in Haematology/Oncology. The role involves providing clinical pharmacy services, supervising junior staff, and participating in multidisciplinary teams. Full training provided for candidates with a passion for paediatric cancer care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the area of cancer.
• Knowledge of safe handling of cytotoxics.
• Experience in Aseptic Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy Service to Inpatient and Outpatients.
• Monitor prescribing practices and provide feedback.
• Supervise foundation year Pharmacists and Band 6 Pharmacists.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Post-graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice

Post-graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice

Tools

EPIC

BEACON

Job description

Go back Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Pharmacist - Haematology/Oncology

The closing date is 27 May 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacist, with Cancer experience, looking to develop a specialism in Paediatric Cancer. We are looking for someone who puts patients at the centre of their practice and is proactive in their learning.

Full training will be provided and specialist Paediatric experience, whilst desirable, is not essential. As a Specialist Pharmacist, you will rotate through the different areas of the team, gaining experience and having the opportunity to develop services and make improvements. You will see every side of Paediatric Cancer from diagnostic work up, treatment, side effect management and long term surveillance in both Inpatient and Outpatient settings. Based on your progression, as a senior in year 2-3, you will have the opportunity to work in more complex areas such as BMT, Car-T Cell, Palliative Care and Clinical Trials.

We are looking for someone who not only takes responsibility for their own learning, but is also proactive in teaching colleagues and the wider network. There will be an opportunity to supervise foundation year Pharmacists and Band 6 Pharmacists through their rotation in Haem-Onc. In addition you will attend ward rounds, MDTs, counsel patients, work up new drugs, protocols, develop guidelines and help improve processes within and outside of Pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

• To be a member of a team of Specialist Pharmacists in Haematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, who provide a comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy Service to Inpatient and Outpatients Wards
• To monitor prescribing practices in the unit and provide feedback and recommendations to improve standards and guidelines
• To participate in specialist oncall service
• Act as a releasing officer under the terms of the Specials License
• To work closely with the Cytotoxic Unit for the safe provision of Chemotherapy
• To participate and lead in the teaching/training of foundation year Pharmacists, postgraduate Pharmacists, Nurses and medical staff as appropriate
• To participate in departmental and multidisciplinary audit/research activities, to ensure that cost improvement and quality targets are met.
• To attend departmental meetings, keep one's self informed and maintain CPD, and communicate information
• To comply with all Trust and Departmental policies & procedures, work safely and efficiently

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post-graduate Certificate (or working towards) in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
• Post-graduate Diploma (or working towards) in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience working in the area of cancer
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
• Principles of safe handling of cytotoxics
• Experience working in Aseptic Services
• Use of EPIC/BEACON system/ equivalent prescribing system
• Good Clinical Practice and management of clinical trials
• Experience screening paediatric chemotherapy prescriptions

Skills and abilities

• Excellent organisational skills
• Time management and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Supervising of staff
• Formal and informal delivery of education and training

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£54,320 to £60,981 a yearInclusive per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-CCS-7067394

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust