Bhsct Regional Risoh Lead Pharmacist Oncology Band 8A in Belfast

Advertised role location: BELFAST CITY HOSPITAL CANCER CENTRE
Official document: Band 8 Regional RISOH Lead Pharmacist - Oncology Job Description (docx)
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Summary
The postholder will join the regional cancer pharmacy team and be responsible for leading on pharmaceutical issues relating to the ongoing development & maintenance of the Regional Information System for Oncology & Haematology (RISOH) which is used across the Northern Ireland Cancer Service. The system will support safe, efficient & effective provision of oncology & haematology services & will further support commissioning and planning of future service provision.
Periodically, for business continuity purposes and ensuring service delivery, you may be required to work, within your sphere of competence, on other pharmacy sites within the Trust.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Service Delivery
Lead & co-ordinate the development & maintenance of the clinical elements of RISOH working in collaboration with the appropriate multi professional staff and cancer network groups.
Apply expert pharmaceutical knowledge to ensure the clinical safety of the electronic prescribing module of RISOH.
Ensure any risks associated with RISOH are identified and managed to minimise risks to patients.
Work with the Regional Lead Cancer Services Pharmacist and the Northern Ireland Cancer network (NICaN) site specific groups in the maintenance and further development of clinical management guidelines.
Work with the Regional Lead Cancer Services Pharmacist and NICaN site specific groups in the maintenance and further development of systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) protocols.
Work with the Regional Lead Cancer Services Pharmacist & the NICaN Pharmacy group in building and checking of regimens on to the electronic prescribing system.
Develop & maintain regionally standardised components of the aseptic dispensing module.
Be a source of expert specialist advice on pharmacy, prescribing and medicines management to clinicians and other users.
Working with the Regional Lead Cancer Services Pharmacist provide professional advice and support as required to Strategic Planning & Performance Group (SPPG) Directorates, Public Health Agency and to Business Service Organisation to aid service delivery and performance management.
Patient Services
Lead and deliver a high quality, safe, effective service in line with extant regulatory requirements, expert guidance and professional standards.
Consistently deliver and promote best practices, in compliance with the quality standards for medicines optimisation, to ensure the appropriate, safe and effective use of medicines and to support better health outcomes.
Demonstrate, apply and communicate specialist clinical knowledge in the range of therapies used in the treatment and support of cancer patients in identified core areas.
Verify prescriptions for SACT in accordance with the relevant standards.
Contribute to the managed entry of new drug technologies for the treatment of cancer in the identified core areas.
Be an active member of the relevant multidisciplinary cancer team(s).
Contribute to reducing risk in the cancer treatment pathways.
Identify opportunities to minimise expenditure on pharmacy supplies.
Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives to bring about measureable improvements in patient care and use of resources.
Demonstrate and be able to apply expert clinical knowledge and an advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement.
Ensure compliance with the Trust Medicines Code and delivery of the clinical governance and Quality Improvement agenda in relation to medicines use.
Development and Innovation
Establish and maintain a register of competent oncology SACT prescribers in line with Chemotherapy Services in England: Ensuring quality & safety. National Chemotherapy Advisory Group 2009, (“All chemotherapy services should maintain up to date lists of staff that are designated to prescribe (either first or subsequent cycles), check prescriptions and dispense chemotherapy.”)
Be responsible for developing, implementing and delivery of training programmes for medical, pharmacy and nursing staff on the system across the five Trusts.
Support ongoing development of new and improved clinical processes by co-ordinating integration into RISOH.
Produce quarterly e-prescribing newsletter.
To participate in the wider research agenda to identify the benefits of RISOH in the clinical setting.
Collaborative working
Work collaboratively with and support the other members of the Regional Cancer Pharmacy Team.
Ensure strong links and integration with relevant stakeholders and be proactive in seeking their views in the maintenance and development of the system.
Ensure partnership working across the SPPG, HSC Trusts and the NICaN, with appropriate stakeholder involvement in all of the above, to improve services, increase efficiency and promote safety and achieve improved outcomes for patients/public.
Work closely with RISOH system administrators particularly in relation to support cases (via helpdesk), upgrades and other relevant issues.
Attend and represent relevant regional groups.
Be a member of the appropriate suppliers users group to feedback issues with the system and network with other ‘super-users’.
Work with and seek guidance from external organisations and providers (e.g. strategic clinical networks, ICT provides, NHS Improving Quality etc)
Support the implementation of national and local safety related policies e.g. NPSA
Work with IT colleagues to ensure that clinical support issues are efficiently progressed and resolved.
Support the maintenance of local contingency plans for planned and unplanned downtime and systems failure.
Communication & Information management
Prioritise and communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that expectations are managed.
Present complex data in a structured, logical manner to ensure that it is easily interpreted. Communicate service –related information at all levels of the HSC and with external agencies and specialists, where the advice given must demonstrate due process with appropriate consideration of priorities.
Analyse and interpret complex data including producing data quality & integrity of the output data using crystal reports and system standard reports.
Communicate with, and influence a range of healthcare staff regarding the implementation of new technology, where there may be barriers to acceptance of the required change processes.
Maintain and manage the RISOH drug and regimen files.
Communicate changes & additions to the regimen library & drug reference files to clinical users across the region.
Liaise with the Regional Lead Cancer Services Pharmacist & NICaN Pharmacy group to maintain the regionally standardised components of the aseptic dispensing module.
Develop, maintain & review standard operating procedures relating to the electronic prescribing and aseptic dispensing elements of the system.
Ensure strong links and integration with relevant stakeholders.
Represent the SPPG/Business Service Organisation in local, regional or national settings pertaining to electronic prescribing in cancer care or other designated matters.
Quality
Create a clinical test plan for new software releases and ensure adequate testing of new release prior to general implementation across the region.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure local test plans in response to new releases of the prescribing module have been completed and authorised.
Specifically advise the Regional Lead Cancer Services Pharmacist for that new releases have been fully tested and are fit for purpose within the limitations of any reasonable test plan.
Support the development of systems to facilitate SACT and other cancer medicines management audit programmes.
Contribute to the clinical governance agenda for cancer services.
Provide a service in accordance with published standards and local policies and ensure safe systems of working and compliance with written procedures.
Ensure the completion and maintenance of appropriate documentation and records.
Ensure that the output and quality of the service is maintained in relation to short and longer term objectives.
People management & development
Take responsibility for their own performance and take action to address identified personal development areas.
Encourage good practice and act as a role model, give leadership and support to staff and encourage effective teamwork within your area of responsibility.
Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff as required.
Deputise for the Regional Lead Cancer Services Pharmacist and other members of the Regional Cancer Pharmacy Team as necessary.
Motivate and maintain staff relationships and morale.
Keep up to date with rapidly changing knowledge base.
Maintain a high standard of continuing professional development in line with the recommendations of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland.
General Requirements
Participate in dispensary duties if required.
Carry out duties diligently in accordance with the relevant policies, procedures, standards and regulations.
Maintain professional standards of appearance, behaviour and dress.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and other team-leads.
Communicate complex information to others in a clear and concise manner.
Support the Trust in its drive for seven-day working to best meet the needs of our patients.
Participate in the interview, selection and recruitment of staff in accordance with the Trust’s procedures.
Review at least annually the personal contribution and staff development of immediately subordinate staff, providing guidance and initiating training where appropriate.
Participate in the weekend and statutory day rotas.
Participate, if required, in the Trust’s Extended Hours Service (EHS).
Pharmacy Services are provided from a number of locations across the Belfast Trust and you will be required to work from any of those Trust sites during the Saturday, EHS or On-call service.
Participate in the Trust’s On-Call rota.
Undertake other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may be modified to meet changing needs. It should be noted therefore that the duties, designation and location of the post may be subject to change in the future to meet the changing needs of the service.
Management Responsibilities
The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff:
Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver.
Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support.
Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning.
Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making.
Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins Trust values.
General Responsibilities
Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:
At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.
Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.
Information Governance
All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.
For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR
Environmental Cleaning Strategy
The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.
Infection Prevention and Control
The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
This includes:-
Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);
Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.
Personal Public Involvement
Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).
Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.
http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf
Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE / BAND: Regional RISOH Lead Pharmacist /Band 8a
DEPT / DIRECTORATE: Pharmacy Services/Cancer & Specialist Services
Notes to applicants:
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
Factor
Criteria
Ideally no more than 6-8 criteria in this section
Method of Assessment
Experience
Have a minimum of 2 years post registration experience as a qualified hospital pharmacist at Band 7 or above.
Experience in the pharmaceutical management of cancer patients.
Shortlisting by
Application Form / Interview
Qualifications/
Registration
M.Pharm or equivalent.
Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland or eligible for membership.
Minimum of a post-graduate Masters or higher qualification or minimum of a post-graduate Diploma and currently undertaking the final year to complete the masters qualification.
Shortlisting by
Application Form
Other (e.g.
Driving etc.)
Be able to respond to an emergency call within 30 minutes under normal travelling conditions and have access to transport in order to respond
‘Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements’
Shortlisting by
Application Form
SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:
Knowledge Skills
Abilities
Highly computer literate
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Good organisational and time-management skills
Evidence of team working & building strong relationships
Interview
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted
Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment
Other
(e.g.
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities)
Experience of electronic prescribing systems e.g. RISOH
Confidence, enthusiasm and ability to motivate self and others
Experience of delivering education and training programmes
Flexible approach to working methods.
Shortlisting by
Application Form /
Interview
NOTE:
Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.
If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.
Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
Healthcare Leadership Competencies
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role.
The competencies concerned are set out in the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model, details of which can be found at:
http://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model.
Particular attention will be given to the following:
Inspiring shared purpose
Leading with care
Evaluating information
Connecting our service
Sharing the vision
Engaging the team
Holding to account
Developing capability
Influencing for results
All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times

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