Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Haematology, Oncology and Aseptic

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Haematology, Oncology and Aseptic

£60504

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust, Harrogate

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 6 days ago, 13 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 11e56d0debdf4118a05d6940ccfb465b

Full Job Description

This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated and forward-thinking Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Aseptics team at Harrogate hospital, where you will work alongside Support Workers, Pharmacy Technicians and fellow Pharmacists. The aseptic facility at Harrogate has just undergone a major refurbishment which has created a state of the art, modern aseptic unit, which includes four brand new pharmaceutical isolators. The facility is set to open fully in the Autumn of 2024, so you would be joining the team at a very exciting time.
You will be responsible for the supply of high risk injectable medicines to the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre and to our Medical Day Unit, ensuring these are clinically appropriate. We have a very strong working relationship with all of our Nurses and Clinicians and our Pharmacy team is very well respected.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to achieving our Team Vision, 'Providing Quality Aseptic Services to Ensure Safe and Effective Patient Care' and to do this you will need to be a good team player and have a real desire to improve patient experience.

Main duties of the job
+ You will support the provision of cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies (MABs), centralised intravenous additives (CIVA) and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to patients at the hospital in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
+ Working alongside the Lead Pharmacist and Advanced Clinical Pharmacists you will be trained in all clinical aspects of haematology and oncology as well as gaining technical experience in aseptic services.
+ You will be involved in providing a specialist service to our haematology/oncology inpatients.
+ You will run a Pharmacist-led telephone clinic for patients commencing anti-cancer treatment.
+ You will work closely with consultants in clinic reviewing patients on SACT and prescribing their next cycle of SACT as per their treatment plan
+ You will be involved with clinical trials and take a lead in the management of any new trials that the Trust becomes involved with.
+ As a conscientious, forward thinking individual with attention to detail, you will have input into the development of new treatment protocols and procedures..
+ The ability to work as part of a team and good communication and numerical skills, are an essential part of this role.
+ The Trust actively supports learning and development and attendance on appropriate training courses is encouraged, At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
+ An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
+ Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
+ Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
+ Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.