Specialist Pharmacist (developmental) Technical Services, Cancer, TPN

This is a great development opportunity for a pharmacist to further advance their skills and specialise in technical services, cancer, and nutrition. The post-holder will be supported by the lead pharmacist in technical services, specialist TPN technician and the nutrition team. The role combines a mix of technical and clinical roles (50/50 split). There will also be opportunity to undertake further postgraduate study including independent prescribing., This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team of cancer pharmacists, providing clinical support and services to Oncology and Haematology, ensuring that all chemotherapy prescriptions are screened by a cancer pharmacist. The role will involve close working with the multidisciplinary team, including consultants, specialist nurses and chemotherapy nurses.

The postholder will also be part of the multidisciplinary nutrition team which comprises of consultants, specialist nurses, dieticians, and a dedicated nutrition pharmacy Technician. You will learn about TPN and support the existing team by providing pharmaceutical and clinical advice to the nutrition team and will play a vital role in the co-ordination and delivery of service to inpatients as well as patients receiving TPN at home via a home care provider.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.