Pharmacist - Oncology/Haematology (Maidstone)

GenesisCare UK; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care provider is seeking a Pharmacist – Oncology/Haematology in KwaZulu-Natal. You will play a vital role in the Pharma Department, ensuring effective medicines management and providing patient care. The ideal candidate has experience in oncology and a relevant degree. Competitive benefits include private healthcare, pension scheme, and annual leave flexibility. Join a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes while developing your career.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Complimentary private medical and dental coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Company Contributory Pension Scheme

Free parking at most centres

Exclusive retail discounts

Qualifications

• Registered with GPHC.
• One year's preregistration training.
• Further post-grad qualification in clinical pharmacy e.g. Clinical Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy and medicine management service to oncology patients.
• Participate in the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicine.
• Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters in oncology.

Skills

Experience in oncology and haematology

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Good organisational and planning skills

Education

BSc Pharm or MPHARM

Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Registered with GPHC

Job description

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Pharmacist – Oncology/Haematology at our state‑of‑the‑art cancer care centre located in Maidstone? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.

The Role

As a Pharmacist – Oncology/Haematology with us, you'll play a pivotal role in being responsible for providing pharmaceutical expertise and inputting the care of the patients. You will facilitate the daily running of the Pharmacy Department, providing a safe and effective medicines management service to all patients, staff, consultants and customers. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and develop your career.

What You'll Do

• Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy and medicine management service to oncology patients and to ensure a consistent level of service in accordance to GenesisCare policies
• Provide expert advice, at a highly specialist level, on pharmaceutical matters in oncology
• Participate in the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicine.
• Provide clinical checking of chemo and final release to nursing staff

What You'll Have

Experience and skills:

• Experience in oncology and haematology.
• Experience in a hospital environment
• Dispensing medicines and experience of medicine management in a hospital setting
• Screening and checking systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) prescriptions
• Electronic prescribing
• Experience of clinical audit and/or practice research
• Experience of the production, promotion, implementation and Monitoring of protocols
• Patient management
• Counselling
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail – ensure accurate recording of data, including patient drug history
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Able to plan and organise straight forward tasks and programmes, and ensure effective control of pharmaceutical stock
• Able to communicate clearly with a range of people at differing levels across the hospital, deploying a range of techniques to do this effectively

Qualifications And Knowledge

• Understanding of protocols and regimens development
• Registered with GPHC
• BSc Pharm or MPHARM
• One year's preregistration training
• Further post-grad qualification in clinical pharmacy e.g. Clinical Diploma
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Member of BOPA
• Independent Prescriber

Why Choose GenesisCare

Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:

• Shape your work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
• Prioritise your well‑being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
• Access our world‑class radiotherapy – free to you and your immediate family, if required.
• Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Nurture your mental health and well‑being through our well‑being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
• Enjoy hassle‑free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
• Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts

Who We Are

GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.

We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world‑class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.

We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.

Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.

We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.

Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.

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