Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Cancer Services Pharmacist
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Fantastic Opportunity for an Exceptional Pharmacist
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional pharmacist to join our band 7 training rotation for cancer services pharmacists.
About the Role
You will work in our brand new Dyson Cancer Centre which opened in April 2024, and will join a friendly team of pharmacy staff who are fully integrated into the oncology and haematology multidisciplinary team. We have our own specialist pharmacy hub specifically to support haematology and oncology services.
Responsibilities
In this rotational post you will gain a breadth of experience of all aspects of our services for adult oncology and haematology patients. You will make a difference carrying out patient facing activities supporting patients in managing their cancer treatment both as inpatients and outpatients, clinical trials and research, clinical screening and aseptic services.
Skills
The role will be carried out on a rotational basis, allowing you the opportunity to develop specialist skills in all aspects of adult oncology and haematology patients, including:
- Proactive, and timely, communication with colleagues (for example MMTs) around the day-to-day delivery of a pharmacy service to the brand new Oncology/Haematology ward.
- Prioritising workload during the ward visit and advising senior pharmacy colleagues of any issues precluding the safe delivery of a clinical pharmacy service during the allocated visit time.
- Outpatients and clinics -Clinically check prescriptions received for Oncology/Haematology patients attending outpatient clinics ensuring that:
- Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) is prescribed following approved protocols.
- SACT prescribing is, where appropriate, in accordance with NICE guidelines.
- Funding arrangements are in place prior to treatment commencing.
- Doses are correct, taking into account laboratory results, dose reductions, previous treatment.
- Any supportive medicines required, have been prescribed.
- Aseptic Services Unit
- Act as an Authorised Pharmacist within the aseptic unit supervising the aseptic process and aseptic unit staff.
- Clinical duties -Participate in the pharmacy aspects of clinical trials which may include clinical screening of Oncology/Haematology clinical trial prescriptions and assisting in the set-up of new clinical trials.
- Respond to medicine related queries from patients and other members of the healthcare team.
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About Us
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
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A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jo Parkes
- Job title: Clinical Pharmacy Lead - Cancer Services
- Email address: joanne.parkes3@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01225 8261726
For further information please contact Jo Parkes - Clinical Pharmacy Lead - Cancer Services on 01225 8261726 or email joanne.parkes3@nhs.net
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