Advanced Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology, Band 8a

With this post, you will join a supportive and friendly cancer services pharmacy team, and be provided with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development. This post is a permanent position (1 WTE) and we welcome both full time and part time applicants.
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sue Watts - Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services ([email protected])
Weekend and Bank Holiday working as required by department, The post-holder(s) will be a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber, and-
· - provide a specialist level patient-facing clinical service to a defined caseload of patients prescribing SACT and supportive treatments
· - develop the provision of advanced clinical pharmacy and non-medical prescribing services - promoting safe, evidenced-based practice and contributing to improved clinical outcomes, operational efficiencies and services to patients
· - screen complex prescriptions for SACT medicines and supervise junior staff to do so
u - counselling patients on complex medication
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As a member of the wider clinical pharmacy team, the post-holder(s) will be required to provide a clinical pharmacy service within Cancer Services, as required by the department. The post holder(s) would be responsible for:
- reviewing prescriptions to ensure they are legal, safe, cost effective, clinically necessary and appropriate, accurate and complete.
- undertaking medicines optimisation and reconciliation
- delivering high quality pharmaceutical care, improving patient safety and patient flow.
Participation in pharmacy department late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required at Cheltenham General Hospital. Based on the needs of the service, the post holder(s) will be required to work at both the Cheltenham General and Hereford County Hospital sites., · To provide a specialist level patient-facing clinical service to a defined caseload of patients prescribing SACT and supportive treatments
· To develop the provision of advanced clinical pharmacy and non-medical prescribing services - promoting safe, evidenced-based practice and contributing to improved clinical outcomes, operational efficiencies and services to patients
· Screen complex prescriptions for SACT medicines and supervise junior staff to do so
- Advising prescribers on funding criteria
- Requesting, reviewing and monitoring lab results and other relevant investigations
· Counselling patients on complex medication
· Respond to medication related questions from other members of the MDT
· Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal and written documentation.
· Review and write policies and procedures as required
As a member of the wider clinical pharmacy team, the post-holder(s) will be required to provide general pharmacist duties within the department and to other clinical specialities as the service requires. This would involve provision of a ward clinical pharmacy service. The post holder(s) would be responsible for:
· Reviewing prescriptions to ensure they are legal, safe, cost effective, clinically necessary and appropriate, accurate and complete.
· Undertaking medicines optimisation and reconciliation
· Arrange for drugs to be supplied to a patient, ward or department
Participation in pharmacy department late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required. Based on the needs of the service and at the discretion of the Associate Pharmacy Directors, the post holder(s) may be required to work at both the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital sites.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic patient-orientated clinical pharmacist who embraces the challenge of working in a busy environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team, is keen to further develop their prescribing and clinical skills, focused on delivering high quality pharmaceutical care to patients.

Band 8a
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support., Working for our organisation
The pharmacy department has approximately 240 staff on 2 sites - Cheltenham and Gloucester
The pharmacy cancer services team is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary Gloucestershire Cancer Institute.
Within the Pharmacy department at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHSFT, we are committed to supporting the South West Inclusive Pharmacy Practice manifesto (https://pwds.nhs.uk/associates/sw-ipp/ ), creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or socioeconomic background.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process or in the workplace, please let us know. We are here to ensure that all candidates and employees can contribute fully and thrive in their roles.
Join us in making a difference-together, we can build a workplace that celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences.