Advanced Pharmacist - Cancer & Homecare | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £50,952 - £57,349 + £2,400 per annum on call payment |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Company: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6118420/382-CS68-24 |
Summary
We are looking for a proactive and highly motivated pharmacist to join our oncology/haematology pharmacy team.
This is a new post to the Trust and will focus on the safe provision of chemotherapy within our oncology and tertiary haematology services in addition to supporting the introduction of homecare medication services to this cohort of patients.
Previous experience of oncology and haematology is not essential as training and support will be provided. However, a sound working knowledge of aseptics and/or homecare medication services will be a definite advantage.
Key duties include:
• In conjunction with other members of the oncology/haematology service, audit, monitor and develop oncology/haematology services within the Trust.
• To prescribe in line with Trust objectives and policies (subject to possession of relevant qualification.
• To contribute to service improvement initiatives within other disease group areas.
• To manage services for the homecare specialist area through liaison with external providers
• To lead on the development of evidence based prescribing, policies, protocols and care pathways.
• To provide support to the dispensary and aseptic production unit as required
• To provide advice on medicine related issues to healthcare professionals
• To participate in the Trust’s Quality, Efficiency and Productivity (QEP) programme by identifying and implementing potential saving or service development schemes.
• To provide education and training support to nursing, medical staff and patients.
• To participate in weekend and Bank Holiday rotas and additional out of hours and emergency duty commitment (EDC) duties as required to meet the needs of the service.
The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is a large department (over 150 staff) and a friendly environment with established senior support. We are dedicated to education and professional development and encourage/support ongoing education. We have a very favourable on-call commitment, that all pharmacists in the department contribute to.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac, Haematology and Cystic fibrosis patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the South.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 May 2024
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