Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer

NHS National Services Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a pharmacist to join the cancer pharmacy team to develop clinical pharmacy and prescribing skills within inpatient haematology and oncology outpatient services. The role focuses on oncology/haematology with the chance to contribute to service development locally and across the West of Scotland Cancer Network, with specialist training offered.

A pharmacist prescribing qualification is desirable but not essential, and good teamwork is essential to support high quality

Qualifications

• Experience delivering clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting.
• Ability to contribute to service development and improvements.
• Desirable: pharmacist prescribing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop the clinical pharmacy service to inpatient haematology and oncology outpatients.
• Support non-medical prescribing clinics and participate in service development.
• Assist in rota planning and on-call duties as required.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Prescribing skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Pharmacist

Job description

Are you a pharmacist keen to develop your clinical pharmacy and prescribing skills in a forward thinking and supportive environment? The cancer pharmacist team in NHS Forth Valley are an integral part of non-medical prescribing clinics five days per week across a variety of tumour types. We are looking for a pharmacist to join our team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic pharmacist to join our pharmacy team. The successful candidate will aid in the delivery and development of the clinical pharmacy service to inpatient haematology and to oncology/haematology outpatients. This role has a fixed commitment to oncology/haematology, with the opportunity to contribute to service developments both locally and as part of the West of Scotland Cancer Network. Specialist knowledge of this patient group is desirable but comprehensive training will be provided.

We are looking for a specialist practitioner with the necessary level of therapeutic knowledge, practical skills and diverse experience to provide high quality patient-centred care. Good team working and interpersonal skills are essential along with the ability to effectively contribute to service development, ensuring the continued success and response of our service to the changing, and challenging, healthcare environment. A pharmacist prescribing qualification is desirable but not essential.

Forth Valley Royal Hospital Pharmacy Department is a state of the art purpose built facility. The department and hospital are progressive, embracing electronic and robotic solutions including HEPMA, and strive to deliver high quality pharmacy services.

Participation in on-call, weekend and late night rotas is expected of this post holder. Applications for part time working will be considered.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.