Clinical Pharmacist (Haematology/Oncology and Aseptic Services) Middlesbrough

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic pharmacist to join our team of pharmacists, technicians and ATO's across the aseptic and clinical services at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The aseptic services encompasses; production of chemotherapy, TPN [adult and neonatal], specialist products for pain and plastics. You will also be responsible in assisting with the clinical pharmacy service to Oncology and Haematology patients.

This is a challenging and dynamic role that will allow the successful applicant to strengthen their clinical and aseptic knowledge and expertise.

The successful candidate will work full time hours 8.30am-5pm Monday - Friday, and will also be included in :

• On call duties on a rolling rota basis, approximately 1 in 40.
• Working Bank Holiday rota throughout the year
• variable daily start and finish times according to rota and need

Main duties of the job

The main duties include:

• Clinically and aseptically pre-checking prescriptions for cancer patients.
• Aseptic check of PN and other non-chemotherapy aseptically prepared treatments.
• Final check and release of aseptically prepared products.
• Liaising with medics and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and timely treatments are prepared to our patients.
• Provide clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology wards.

Additionally, you will also be able to develop your negotiation, influencing, leadership and management skills. In doing so, you will be required to:

• Act as a positive role model for the clinical and aseptic services for pharmacy colleagues and other health care professionals.
• Regularly participate in audit and service improvements.
• Be involved in the preparation of policies and procedures.
• Be involved in risk reporting and management.
• Provide relevant and up to date education and training to pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.

The pharmacy department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be dedicated to your development, supporting you in your new role with various internal and external educational opportunities available to help you further develop both your clinical and professional skills.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience after pre registration training
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience in the training/supervision of staff

Desirable

• Previous experience as a hospital pharmacist or in the pharmaceutical industry
• Previous experience of working within cancer services
• Membership of relevant organisations e.g. BOPA

Knowledge

Essential

• Management of staff
• Analytical and judgemental skills
• Research skills
• Problem solving skills
• Concentration required as frequently interrupted with urgent requests.
• Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office programs

Desirable

• Teaching/training

Qualifications

Essential

• GPHC registration
• Diploma Clinical Pharmacy or Technical services (or working towards)
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.