Locum Pharmacist - Oncology Training (Contract)

Specialist Pharmacist Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Pharmacy Permanent | Full-Time (37.Our Pharmacy team at Nuffield Health Hospital Tunbridge Wells currently have an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist with a specialist interest in oncology and the peri-operative management of elective surgical patients. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and self-motivated pharmacist to integrate with the Pharmacy team and oncology / surgical multi-disciplinary teams to deliver an outstanding level of service to our oncology, haemato-oncology and elective surgical patients. 8WTE of the role will be dedicated to the oncology pharmacy service, with patients currently being treated across 4 days per week. Our ambition is for the successful candidate to additionally support their Pharmacy colleagues through in-situ training and competency assessment to create a multi-skilled Pharmacy workforce within the oncology service offering. 2WTE of the role will be spent providing ward-based clinical pharmacy services to our elective surgical patients, and assisting our pharmacy dispensary colleagues with the dispensing and checking of discharge and outpatient prescriptions. This is an ideal role for a Band 7 (equivalent) pharmacist with oncology / haemato-oncology experience who is ready for the next step in their career, but wishes to maintain input into another clinical speciality for variety within their role. To deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service within Nuffield Health Hospital Tunbridge Wells to oncology, haemato-oncology and elective surgical patients, in line with current government, NICE and BOPA guidelines. Undertaking medicines reconciliation, organising discharge medications, provision of drug information and clinical counselling of patients. Maintaining pharmaceutical care plans for all oncology and haemato-oncology patients. Supporting and advising our clinicians on safe prescribing within oncology, haemato-oncology and peri-operative medicine. Daily coordination of the administration and delivery of SACT treatments to patients, maintaining effective communication with (and support to) the Pharmacy dispensary. Education and training of colleagues in support of their development with oncology competencies. Liaison with other Nuffield Hospital oncology sites to share knowledge and expertise. Attending meetings with pharmacy and other oncology leads within the Nuffield Health group on a regular basis, implementing changes to policy and procedure locally. UK Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (Essential). Post-qualification experience within oncology and haemato-oncology and the ability to screen and verify oncology and haemato-oncology regimes and prescriptions (Essential). Post-qualification experience in the provision of a ward-based clinical pharmacy service is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. Knowledge of relevant hospital policies and procedures. Oncology experience is essential for this role, and further training within this clinical speciality will be encouraged and supported. Helping you feel good. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital are recognised for their friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise, and high standards of care. Our purpose-built hospital has been established since 1968. We also provide a diagnostic imaging service (MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography and X-ray), pathology, paediatric unit, surgical recovery ward, cancer care unit, 3 state of the art operating theatres and physiotherapy services. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.