NHS
Highly Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer and Technical Services
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Job Description
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- All pharmacy staff
- Patients
- Cancer Services Staff
- Palliative Care Team
- Technical Services Product Users
- External Practitioners working in the field of
- Cancer Services
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy + completion of pre-registration training year
- Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of completion of the following course: Aseptic Preparation & Dispensing of Medicines Course (University of Leeds)
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice - Oncology Module
- Evidence of completion of the following courses: oAseptics for Section Managers (London Pharmacy Education and Training) or equivalent Advanced Aseptic Preparation (Kings College Hospital)
- Minimum of 4 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner
- Clinical practice in Cancer Services
- Delivering training and education at post graduate level
- Previous accreditation in Intrathecal Cytotoxic Chemotherapy fulfilling the competences for pharmacist addition the Intrathecal register
- Clinical audit to improve practice
- Experience as an advanced clinical pharmacist practitioner, able to demonstrate a high level of competency (e.g. equivalent to achieving 'excellence' in the majority of competencies in all clusters within the Advanced Level Competency Framework, except R&D, which should be at Foundation level).
- Dispensing and monitoring clinical trials
- Experience of managing an aseptic production unit including GMP
- Experience in management of others
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
- Identify and manage risks and implements risk management procedures
- Awareness of and commitment to the Clinical Governance Agenda
- Ability to identify and prioritise clinical pharmacy services.
- Enthusiasm for the position.
- Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
- Ability to cope well within a busy environment
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy + completion of pre-registration training year
- Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of completion of the following course: Aseptic Preparation & Dispensing of Medicines Course (University of Leeds)
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice - Oncology Module
- Evidence of completion of the following courses: oAseptics for Section Managers (London Pharmacy Education and Training) or equivalent Advanced Aseptic Preparation (Kings College Hospital)
- Minimum of 4 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner
- Clinical practice in Cancer Services
- Delivering training and education at post graduate level
- Previous accreditation in Intrathecal Cytotoxic Chemotherapy fulfilling the competences for pharmacist addition the Intrathecal register
- Clinical audit to improve practice
- Experience as an advanced clinical pharmacist practitioner, able to demonstrate a high level of competency (e.g. equivalent to achieving 'excellence' in the majority of competencies in all clusters within the Advanced Level Competency Framework, except R&D, which should be at Foundation level).
- Dispensing and monitoring clinical trials
- Experience of managing an aseptic production unit including GMP
- Experience in management of others
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
- Identify and manage risks and implements risk management procedures
- Awareness of and commitment to the Clinical Governance Agenda
- Ability to identify and prioritise clinical pharmacy services.
- Enthusiasm for the position.
- Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
- Ability to cope well within a busy environment
Job summary
JOB SUMMARY:
The post holder will have significant clinical input into the clinical aspects of the Haematology and Oncology services, in order to provide a high quality, efficient pharmacy service to patients and staff within C&W.
They are expected to lead by example in the specialisms of oncology, haematology and palliative care and ensure a consistently high quality clinical pharmacy service is delivered to these patients and other clinical areas that utilise technical services products, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will deputise for the Lead Divisional Pharmacist for Haematology, Oncology and Technical Services in their absence
Although this post is based at the Chelsea site, the post holder will be involved in working collaboratively across site and will be required to attend meetings at the West Middlesex site or work from West Middlesex site occasionally
Main duties of the job
Key Working Relationships:
You will manage the specialist Pharmacy Technical Services Unit, which provides a variety of services including the compounding of cytotoxic chemotherapy, supported by our team of pharmacy technicians. You will help to manage cancer clinical trials requiring aseptic preparation and will work closely with the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Manager.
In addition to your aseptic background and clinical expertise, you will be well organised and methodical with experience in a range of clinical areas. You will have developed excellent management skills and will work well within a team. You will enjoy teaching, as a commitment to training is an essential part of the role. In return we can offer support to develop your career within a friendly and supportive team of professionals.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Date posted
24 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
289-CS-11
Job locations
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
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Education and Qualifications
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Experience
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Skills and Knowledge
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Personal Qualities
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Education and Qualifications
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Experience
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Skills and Knowledge
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Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
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Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.