Job summary

Following a successful business case, we are pleased to invite applications for an Advanced Pharmacist, SACT -a new position within a well-established pharmacy cancer services team. The post will primarily be based at Peterborough City Hospital although you may be required to travel to other sites within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist who has both clinical and leadership experience within oncology and haemato-oncology*. You will lead and operationally manage a team of pharmacists, technicians and support staff offering a clinical service across the haematology/oncology ward and day unit, liaising with the clinical trials and aseptics teams at Peterborough City Hospital.

The pharmacy cancer team is integrated within the cancer division, with a satellite pharmacy at the heart of the haematology/oncology outpatient department enabling us to provide a high-quality pharmacy service to cancer patients. We are keen to develop a pharmacist prescriber role within our oncology outpatient clinics and so a non-medical prescriber qualification would be desirable.

*This post can also be offered as a development opportunity to candidates with no haemato-oncology experience. Candidates will start at a band 7 level and once successful training is completed (at least 12 months) an uplift to band 8a will be consider based on performance.

Main duties of the job

The pharmacy cancer team is integrated within the cancer division, with a satellite pharmacy at the heart of the haematology/oncology outpatient department enabling us to provide a high-quality pharmacy service to cancer patients. We are keen to develop a pharmacist prescriber role within our oncology outpatient clinics and so a non-medical prescriber qualification would be desirable.

You will ideally have project management or service improvement experience to help move forward the pharmacy agenda within the Trust's cancer strategy. You will have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills and can demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.

The post is full time ( hours a week) with weekend and bank holiday working as part of a department-wide rota.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and person specification will provide you with a full break down of the role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

MPharm or equivalent pharmacy degree Registered Pharmacist (GPhC) Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice

Desirable

Leadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experience Registered Pharmacy non-medical prescriber

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Significant experience in hospital pharmacy services with advanced clinical skills in SACT Experience in both clinical and financial management Recent experience of both operational and strategic planning Familiarity with the Hospital Pharmacy Transformation Programme Familiarity with national and local medicine commissioning requirements Experience of leading change management processes

Key Skills

Essential

Communication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients. Able to demonstrate effective management of staff Analytical and judgement skills Concentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requests Acts appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances. Proven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians, managers and key stakeholders Organisational awareness Ability to forecast and innovate including long term service planning