At a Glance
- Tasks: Support oncology operations and provide expert clinical advice for patient care.
- Company: Join Lloyds Clinical, a leader in patient services and pharmacy.
- Benefits: 28 days leave, bonuses, training programmes, and health support.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on innovation and patient-centred care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: GPhC-registered pharmacist with oncology experience and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 37288 - 45574 £ per year.
We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our valued employees. Lloyds Clinical has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionate professionals across nursing, patient services, compounding, pharmacy and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company bonus scheme
- Outstanding training & development programmes
- Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus
- Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app
- Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Bank Oncology Pharmacist to join our dynamic team in Harlow. The successful candidate will support the oncology team in overseeing daily Oncology operations, and ensuring the delivery of best practices.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership and Support: Provide specialist advice and clinical leadership for patient care, including the clinical verification of prescriptions according to GPhC & BOPA guidelines. Offer timely, expert clinical advice to medical and nursing staff, ensuring high standards of patient care.
- Operational Excellence: Support continuous improvement within Central Pharmacy operations by collaborating with external departments to ensure efficient and safe care. Help maintain an organized facility, ensuring colleague training and assessment, and contribute to business projects and Key Value Drivers.
- Onboarding and Training: Assist in the onboarding of new business and patients, develop new prescription templates, and create training materials. Provide both operational and clinical training to ensure the team is well-prepared and knowledgeable.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with SOPs and best practices in prescription processing. Adhere to standards set by regulatory bodies, including RPSGB and GPhC. Participate in departmental audits and ensure operational processes comply with GMP and MHRA standards.
Qualifications
- Experience working on Oncology wards.
- Experience in clinically screening Oncology SACT prescriptions.
- Involvement in ordering chemotherapy.
- Proficiency in using and managing electronic prescribing systems for Oncology patients (e.g., iQemo).
- Ideally, a post-graduate qualification specialising in Oncology.
- Experience in clinical decision-making.
- Experience in training and upskilling members of a pharmacy team.
Required Skills
To be successful in this role, you will be a GPhC-registered pharmacist, ideally with experience working in a hospital or home healthcare environment. Much of the role involves checking for accuracy, so strong attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to stay focused over long periods of time. Other qualities you’ll need include excellent communication skills, a systematic approach and a commitment to continuous professional development. It is essential for this role that candidates have completed, or are currently working towards BOPA, SACT Passport 2 A,B and C in solid tumour and haematology.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Join our team and contribute to a patient-centred approach in Oncology pharmacy. Apply today to be part of an innovative and supportive environment.
Bank Oncology Pharmacist in Harlow employer: Lloyds Clinical
At Lloyds Clinical, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for our Bank Oncology Pharmacists in Harlow. With outstanding training and development programmes, generous annual leave, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme, we ensure our team members are well-equipped and valued. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying unique benefits and growth opportunities in a collaborative setting.
