Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Production and Cancer Services

+ Clinical verification and accuracy checking of prescriptions, including chemotherapy and total parenteral nutrition.
+ Giving advice and providing training to medical, nursing, other healthcare staff and patients on all aspects of the safe & effective use of medicines with a particular focus on chemotherapy agents.
+ Acting as an Authorised Pharmacist for regulatory supervision of a Section 10 aseptic unit.
+ Final check and release of aseptically-prepared products.
+ Participation in the on call and weekend working rotas
+ Participation in ward rounds and team meetings, To support the Pharmacy Production Lead Pharmacist in the safe and effective running of the Pharmacy Production Unit:
+ Acting as an Authorised Pharmacist for regulatory supervision of a Section 10 aseptic unit
+ Aseptic verification of prescriptions for aseptically-prepared products
+ Final check and release of aseptically-prepared products
+ Monitoring of patients and prescriptions for total parenteral nutrition, in conjunction with the dietitians and physicians
To support the Highly Specialist Pharmacists in Haematology and Oncology to deliver pharmaceutical care within cancer services:
+ Providing expert advice on pharmaceutical matters relating to chemotherapy and SACT
+ Clinical verification of chemotherapy and supportive therapy for patients undergoing treatment for cancer
+ Clinical Pharmacy service to the haematology inpatient ward, The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Do you want to join a friendly, forward-thinking team committed to providing the best possible medicines care?
We are looking for an organised, ambitious and motivated pharmacist to join our experienced team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support workers in our Section 10 Pharmacy Aseptic Production Unit. The post holder will be supported to develop their knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/cancer care and pharmacy aseptic services. This role will also involve providing a clinical service across various wards and specialities at the trust.
The ideal candidate will hold an independent prescribing qualification, but if you do not already possess this then funding to undertake this will be provided.
The successful candidate will be a pharmacist with excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of the pharmacy team and the wider multidisciplinary team. Motivation to further yourself and take advantage of the learning opportunities available will be advantageous. Experience working within a hospital pharmacy setting and/or aseptics in an NHS Trust would be beneficial but not essential, as training and support can be provided for the right candidate.
We offer opportunities for flexible working and if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the named contact on this advert.

'Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children's service.
Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
+ Putting patients first
+ Aiming to get it right
+ Recognising that everybody counts
+ Doing everything openly and honestly, Tier 2 Sponsorship : We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
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Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.