Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer Services

Medway NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London seeks a Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer Services responsible for enhancing clinical pharmacy operations, training medical students, and optimizing drug expenditures. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in clinical settings, strong educational skills, and a background in financial management. This role is essential for delivering high-quality patient care and improving pharmacy services.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical pharmacy management.
• Strong leadership abilities in healthcare settings.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and oversee clinical pharmacy services.
• Develop training programs for medical students.
• Monitor drug expenditure and implement cost-saving measures.
• Lead and participate in research projects to improve services.
• Manage and develop clinical pharmacy staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical pharmacy management

Teaching and training

Financial management

Research and development

Education

Pharmacist qualification

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer Services who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Working closely with the Lead Pharmacist - Clinical services, the post holder will provide direct patient care and has responsibilities for supporting, managing and developing specific aspects of the Trust-wide Clinical Pharmacy Service including operationally managing ward rostering and ward cover, being the clinical lead for drug shortages, and leading clinical training and induction. The post holder will also provide and develop clinical pharmacy services to certain specialties. Additionally, the post holder will work closely with the Lead Pharmacist - Education & Quality Development to develop and implement a clinically focused medical education training programme in line with Kent & Medway Medical School (KMMS) Curriculum and Kings College Hospital (KCH) Curriculum. The role involves overseeing and improving clinical pharmacy services, including organizing rotas and implementing policies to enhance patient care.

Responsibilities include leading service initiatives, developing prescribing guidelines, and providing specialized clinical advice to healthcare professionals. The position also involves developing and delivering training programs for medical students, monitoring drug expenditure, and implementing cost-saving measures. The role also encompasses leading and participating in research projects within Pharmacy and managing and developing clinical pharmacy staff. Overall, the role requires strong leadership, effective management of resources, and adherence to professional standards to ensure high-quality patient care and service delivery.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies/procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

Working for our organisation

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and a half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

• B - Bold
• E - Every person counts
• S - Sharing and open
• T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Clinical Leadership, Education and Management

• Clinical Leadership: Take charge of enhancing and overseeing clinical pharmacy services, ensuring smooth operations through effective rota organization and policy implementation aimed at improving patient care and outcomes. Lead service initiatives and contribute to the development of evidence-based prescribing guidelines, while providing expert clinical advice to healthcare teams.
• Education Development: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of medical students, fostering strong relationships with the Medical Education Team. Support teaching activities and ensure alignment with educational objectives.
• Financial Management: Monitor and optimize drug expenditure by identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategies to promote cost-effective prescribing practices, ultimately contributing to efficient resource utilization.
• Research and Development: Lead and participate in research projects within the Pharmacy department, aiming to enhance service quality and patient outcomes. Manage and mentor staff engaged in research or audit activities.
• Management and Leadership: Provide strong leadership by effectively managing and developing clinical pharmacy staff, overseeing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Maintain professional standards and uphold patient confidentiality while driving continuous improvement in service delivery.

This role requires a proactive approach to clinical pharmacy management, education development, financial stewardship, and research advancement within a healthcare setting. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing pharmacy services to deliver high-quality patient care.