Specialist pharmacist- Haematology and Oncology

King's College Hospital; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist to join their Haematology & Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Team. The role involves leading and managing specialist clinical pharmacy services, acting as an independent prescriber, and participating in multidisciplinary teamwork to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care. Candidates should possess a strong commitment to patient-focused care and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist needed for Haematology & Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Team.
• Possess expertise in medical management within Haematology and Oncology.
• Experience in acting as a pharmacist independent prescriber.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist for Haematology and Oncology.
• Act as a role model and expert in medical management.
• Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.
• Deliver high quality, patient-focused pharmaceutical care in outpatient clinics.
• Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input for patients.

Job description

The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to Haematology and Oncology. The post holder will also support the Principal Pharmacist for Haematology and Oncology in managing the team, liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Care Groups needs wherever possible.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Haematology and Oncology.
• Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within Haematology and Oncology.
• Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in Haematology and Oncology in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.
• Participate regularly in outpatient clinics to deliver and promote high quality, cost-effective and patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within Haematology and Oncology.
• Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients within Haematology and Oncology.
• Provide interface and discharge liaison and support.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Provide patient and carer education and close liaison across the interface.
• Promote safe drug use within the Haematology and Oncology specialities.
• Develop, implement and audit local guidelines.
• Supervise and train pharmacy staff at ward level.
• Education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.
• Financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure forecasting, and drug budget management.
• Participate in practice and clinical research and audit.
• Work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice within the Care Group.

We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join the well respected and progressive Haematology & Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Team at King's College Hospital.

About King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8¡billion, 1.5¡million patient contacts a year and more than 15 000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley. We are a tertiary referral centre for the treatment of haematological malignancies, one of the largest Bone Marrow Transplant centres in the UK and one of the first hospitals in the UK to provide licensed CAR‑T cell therapies.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.