Specialist Clinical Pharmacist-Haematology and Lymphoma | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

We are seeking a specialist haematology and lymphoma pharmacist (Band 8a) to work across multiple services for haematology, lymphoma, and teenage/young adult cancer patients. The role involves providing specialist clinical pharmacy services, supporting independent prescribing, and contributing to the development and audit of pharmacy practices within the Trust. Key Responsibilities

Deliver and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to haematology and lymphoma patients and teenage/young adult cancer patients in collaboration with Lead Haematology and Lymphoma Pharmacists. Provide specialist services across haematology/lymphoma ward areas, the TYA unit, ambulatory care unit, proton beam therapy unit, and day‑case settings. Assist and deputise for the Lead Haematology and Lymphoma Pharmacists, including participating in MDT meetings and multi‑disciplinary consultations. Support the development of specialty services such as CAR‑T cell therapies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, and peripheral site pharmacy provision. Develop and maintain drug protocols, treatment guidelines, standard operating procedures, and local/national databases related to medication use. Contribute to the safety and cost‑effectiveness of medicine use, including compliance with safety schemes, appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungal agents, and audit participation. Forecast drug expenditure, identify prescribing changes, and report on utilisation data to lead clinicians and the Director of Pharmacy. Participate in clinical audit, practice research, and quality improvement projects within the designated disease group. Support independent prescribing, including training to become an independent prescriber and prescribing to appropriate patients in agreement with consultants. Represent the pharmacy service at clinical unit and divisional meetings, providing educational and training programmes to staff. Act as a mentor and role model to junior pharmacists and foundation year pharmacists. Maintain CPD portfolio and participate in departmental rotations, weekend service, bank holiday and on‑call work as required. General Duties

Assist in development, implementation, and management of training initiatives and competency frameworks. Participate in cost‑effective service review and development. Represent pharmacy and act as a link person at relevant meetings and conferences. Provide education and training to pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff. Participate in clinical audit or practice research as required. Support clinical screening and review of SACT prescriptions and clinical trial prescriptions. Check and supply medication to patients, counsel on correct use, and provide written information. Follow local, Trust, and National guidelines for safe medicines practice. Identify training needs and maintain a CPD portfolio. Participate in all department rotas, weekend service, bank holiday working, and on‑call as requested. Undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post as requested by Pharmacy Managers and the Trust. Qualifications & Requirements

Independently prescribing qualification or working towards it, essential for MDT outpatient clinics. Relevant clinical pharmacy experience in haematology and lymphoma settings. Knowledge of CAR‑T/immune‑effector cell therapies and haemato‑oncology medicines. Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills. Proficiency with clinical data reporting, audit, and cost‑forecasting.

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