Clinical Pharmacist (Haematology/Oncology and Aseptic Services)

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 for 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:

• 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 for 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.

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.

Person specification:

Experience:

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

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

Qualifications:

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

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS):

It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

New Starters – Probationary Period:

For any new employees commencing employment with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References:

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours:

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate. At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs. We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Supporting disabled people and people with long-term conditions:

We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Right to Work in the UK:

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process. Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

Further Important Information:

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.