Advanced Pharmacist - Oncology and Haematology | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Pharmacy Department has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, highly motivated Pharmacist to join the team. As a key member of the Oncology and Aseptics teams you will work directly alongside Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Non-Medical Prescribers, Pharmacy staff and with the wider Healthcare team.,

• To provide specialist Pharmacy advice in the areas of oncology and haematology medicines and aseptic compounding to Consultants, Junior Medical staff, Nursing staff, Pharmacy staff and other Healthcare professionals, patients and carers.
• Supporting the clinical Pharmacy service to the specialist oncology support ward areas.
• Working as an independent prescriber.
• To lead and co-ordinate education and training for Pharmacists working in cancer services and provide day to day clinical supervision and management.
• To act as the deputy to the accountable Pharmacist for Aseptic services.
• To actively assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, quality systems, internal audits and improvements within the Aseptics unit.
• To contribute to the wider healthcare community's management of oncology and haematology conditions, providing a link between Pharmacy and Cancer Services at Dorset County Hospital to patients and staff in primary care.
• To tutor Pre-Registration Pharmacy graduates and undertake multidisciplinary teaching and supervision of less experienced Pharmacists, Technicians and students.
• Contributing to the training and development of Medical, Nursing and Allied Healthcare Professionals
You will be a non-medical independent prescriber or working towards this qualification. The Oncology and Aseptics Pharmacy team comprises Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers. You will be a highly valued member of this team and the wider Pharmacy team as well as the Trust Oncology Multidisciplinary team. In addition you will be a role model and mentor for Foundation Pharmacists. We take your personal development seriously. Training and development opportunities are fully supported to enable all staff to achieve their potential. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff. Applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share will be considered. Please talk to us about the opportunities available., The hospital is a friendly working environment within walking distance of Dorchester's historic centre. Dorchester has a vibrant social scene including the new Brewery Square development, shops, restaurants, cinemas, festivals and local farmers markets. Direct trains link London (2.5hrs), Weymouth (10mins) and the South West including Bristol and Bath. The Jurassic Coastline, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the National Sailing Academy are only eight miles away. The post includes a weekly late duty and participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota. Interviews - COVID-19 Pandemic adjustments In line with government advice on social distancing, interviews are being conducted via Microsoft Teams rather than face to face. Work at Dorset County Hospital during the COVID Pandemic The Trust and Trust Executive have undertaken a whole systems overview to ensure the safety of patients and staff during the current COVID-19 Pandemic. As part of this each department, including pharmacy, has undertaken a risk assessment to ensure a COVID secure work environment. Pharmacy - a COVID-19 secure department Within pharmacy risk assessment processes have been completed. A number of measures have been introduced and are being maintained to protect staff. Risk assessments have been undertaken for all staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering clinical Pharmacy Services to a range of specialties. You will be committed to the provision of highly specialist professional, clinical and scientific information and advice to Multidisciplinary Healthcare staff, patients and carers by using excellent communication and mentoring skills. The role requires strong prioritisation and time management skills to enable you to work efficiently and effectively as part of the wider healthcare team. You will have the highest level of commitment to patient safety and be dedicated to delivering outstanding medicines management., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.