The Oncology Pharmacist post sits in the pharmacy team at Spire Southampton Hospital, a private hospital, on a permanent full-time basis. The role centres on assessing patients' medicines needs, prescribing and safeguarding medicines, and advising consultants and nurses on safe, cost-effective use across the hospital. It is a hospital-based post with an oncology focus, including one week in four on call and Saturday morning working. Current GPhC registration and hospital experience since qualifying are essential.
What the job involves
- Assess the health and wellbeing of patients whose needs are complex and changing, in relation to their medicines
- Diagnose, monitor, prescribe and safeguard medicines within independent practice and competency
- Plan, monitor and evaluate the movement of medicines
- Treat patients with empathy and compassion as part of personalised care
- Advise consultants, nurses and other clinicians on the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines throughout the hospital
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues and consultants to improve patient outcomes
- Suggest new processes and equipment to improve health outcomes and safety across the hospital
- On call one week in four
What’s required
Qualifications
- Pharmacy degree, educated to degree level
Registration & licences
- Current GPhC registration
Experience
- Post-qualifying experience working in a hospital setting (essential)
Skills & knowledge
- Specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge, gained through a diploma and/or training and experience, particularly in oncology
- Excellent communication skills, including with patients across departments
- Ability to deliver a comprehensive pharmacy service within a hospital setting
Nice to have
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy
- Non-medical prescribing
What’s offered
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you reward platform with discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Free off-site parking
- On-going development, support and wellbeing support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
