Specialist Pharmacist Haematology - Band 7

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Specialist Pharmacist in Haematology at a forward-thinking NHS trust. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will be integral to a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services. You will engage in innovative projects, support the haematology service, and contribute to the development of clinical expertise. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in pharmacy, relevant experience in technical services, and a commitment to professional development. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving patient care and making a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Must have completed or be undertaking the clinical diploma.
• Experience in a UK hospital pharmacy setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to the haematology directorate.
• Support the clinical pharmacy team and ensure compliance with GMP.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Knowledge of GMP

Training and Supervisory Skills

Education

Degree in Pharmacy

Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate

Tools

ChemoCare

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Specialist Pharmacist Haematology - Band 7

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area: Core Clinical Services

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekends and Bank Holidays may be required.)

Job ref: 339-KLE5216-A

Site: Pharmacy Department

Town: Bristol

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 02/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for the role of Specialist Pharmacist for Haematology at NBT. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and forward-thinking individual to join our team. The department provides a friendly, stimulating and rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical and technical expertise. Pharmacists are valued members of the multidisciplinary team, playing a key role in delivering a high-quality service for our patients.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day provision of clinical pharmacy services to the haematology directorate. This will involve working closely with the haematology team providing specialist advice and ensuring safe and timely supply of medications to inpatients, outpatients, and the chemotherapy day unit. The specialist haematology pharmacists are key members of the multidisciplinary team, attending weekly MDT meetings as well as contributing towards teaching, guideline development and clinical audit.

The post is based within our Pharmacy Technical Services team, providing support to the aseptic unit and acting as an ‘Authorised Pharmacist’ to ensure safe and efficient service delivery. The post holder will be an integral member of the Technical Services team, supporting with the implementation of the action plan from the Assurance of Aseptic Preparation of Medicines audit to continuously develop the service and maintain the unit’s low risk rating. Innovation and transformation are at the forefront of our service, offering an exciting opportunity to the successful candidate to be involved in innovative work streams and project work.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within Technical Services. You must have completed (or be undertaking) the clinical diploma and be committed to continuing professional development. Previous experience working within haematology or oncology would be an advantage but is not essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Summary of responsibilities:

• To be a pharmacy clinical specialist in haematology. To provide support to the haematology service and pharmacy Technical Services.
• To support the clinical pharmacy team in the management and development of specialist clinical services related to haematology in accordance with local and national directives, guidelines and medicines legislation.
• To work closely with clinical specialists and pharmacy staff for the provision of an efficient, co-ordinated and robust pharmaceutical service for clinical haematology. To meet expectation and demands, reduce risks and improve patient safety.
• To participate in the provision of training, mentoring and supervision of pharmacy staff within clinical haematology and Technical Services, in accordance with established policies, procedures and individual requirements.
• To act as an “Authorised Pharmacist”, as delegated by the “Accountable Pharmacist” in accordance with Section 10 exemption of the Medicines Act 1968.
• To provide support to ensure that the Technical Services facilities are compliant with all aspects of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and all other relevant quality standards.
• To assist with the build and maintenance of the electronic chemotherapy prescribing system (ChemoCare).
• To be part of the clinical pharmacy service, to inpatient wards and dispensary. To participate in late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

• Degree in pharmacy
• Registration as a practising pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate or equivalent

Work Experience

• Recent experience of working as a UK hospital pharmacist (Band 6 or above)
• Experience of working within Technical Services and an aseptic compounding cleanroom facility subject to GMP compliance and related regulatory quality standards
• Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of audit and quality systems
• Experience of working within a relevant clinical speciality (e.g. haematology or oncology)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of GMP
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with pharmacy staff, hospital staff and patients/carers
• Standard IT competencies in Word, PowerPoint and Excel or equivalent programs
• Training and supervisory skills
• Ability to problem solve at a level appropriate to the post
• Ability to review, process and present complex information in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

• Self-motivated individual with an organised and logical approach to work
• Ability to be adaptable and to work flexibly under pressure to prioritise and achieve deadlines
• Able to work during the normal working week, scheduled extended hours and rota cover, weekends and Bank Holidays
• Able to work as part of a busy team, and also on own initiative without direct supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Rachel Hingston

Job title: Principal Pharmacist, Tech Services & Haematology

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 0117 41 42288