Pharmacist - Cancer Services

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Advanced Pharmacist to join the Cancer and Aseptic Services team at ESHT. Successful candidates, will support and deputise for the Lead Pharmacist, Aseptic and Cancer Services in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient clinical pharmacy service to oncology and haematology services at ESHT. They will also lead on the development and provision of clinical pharmacy services to the ESHT Infusion Suite. We are in the process of re-developing the Aseptic and Cancer services provided to patients and the ESHT., 1. To provide a specialised haematology and oncology clinical pharmacy service to inpatient, outpatient and day-case patients, carers, specialist medical and nursing staff, and other relevant HCPs providing services to cancer patients.
2. To assess and analyse oral and injectable cytotoxic prescriptions for accuracy, including complex dosage calculations, appropriateness and safety in accordance with local and national procedures,
3. To be accredited in the appropriate aspects of handling intrathecal chemotherapy e.g. screening, issuing etc. within the recommendations of current legislation and trust policies.
4. As the authorised pharmacist, perform a final product check on items manufactured under Section 10 Exemption of the Medicines Act, prior to issue for the patient.
5. To take responsibility for the effective use of the network computerised chemotherapy prescribing system across cancer services for all injectable and oral chemotherapy at ward and day case level. To take responsibility for training and providing support to the users of the computerised chemotherapy prescribing system.
6. To facilitate the implementation of relevant local, network and national standards including service guidelines and technology appraisals produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and NHSE policies., + To act as role model, educatory, supervisor, coach and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others.
+ To become a non-medical prescriber as appropriate and when registered with the GPhC, to prescribe within the Trust's policy for Non-medical Prescribing
+ To develop and provide a clinical pharmacy service to the ESHT Infusion Suite.
+ To provide a clinical pharmacy service to allocated wards to ensure that medicines prescribed are safe, economic and appropriate to individual patient needs., + The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
+ Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
+ Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
+ Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
+ Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
+ Safe
+ Effective
+ Caring
+ Responsive and
+ Well led

Experience in Cancer and/or Aseptic Services is essential. They will not only have the opportunity to explore and enhance their clinical expertise, but will also be developing management, training and leadership skills. They will be supported by an experienced and skilled team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants.
This post also holds an education and training element, which in the past has proven successful in developing staff as a result of the skills acquired in people management and personnel development. This has led to previous post-holders gaining promotion to lead or management positions.
We have a successful track record of delivering higher level training and if not already obtained, applicants will be encouraged to complete their Independent Prescribing studies.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.