Specialist Clinical Pharmacist- Cancer and Aseptics

Job description

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Job overview

This Cancer & Aseptics maternity leave cover role provides an excellent opportunity to develop valuable experience in cancer and aseptic services. They will be an integral member of the cancer multidisciplinary team. The post will provide training opportunities in haematology and oncology ranging from paediatrics to adults, clinical trials and end of life care. The post holder will gain valuable aseptic experience in our aseptic suite and they will liaise closely with the chemotherapy trained nurses on the day units and the inpatient haematology ward where we offer stem cell transplants.
The role requires a proactive positive approach and an excellent team player. BHT Cancer service is growing rapidly, and newly NICE approved medications are being initiated and the service offering is being developed. As an integral part of the team this role will be working with the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the patient journey is as smooth as possible.

Main duties of the job

This is a training post that assists in providing a clinical service to the oncology and haematology ward and cancer day units. The post holder will also provide pharmacist support to the aseptic services unit, hospice and will be involved in clinical trial provision for cancer patients.

They will provide specialised professional education and support to pharmacy and clinical staff working in the relevant areas to improve standard and quality of patient care.

On a rotational basis support the aseptic unit manager in the day to day running of the pharmacy aseptic unit.

Support and deputise for the Advanced Pharmacist for Cancer and Aseptics.

Clinically verify prescriptions for patients in a timely and accurate manner. To accuracy check dispensed medicines and support logistics to deliver correct cancer and supportive medicines accurately and on time.

Work with clinical teams at the point of care delivery to understand patients medication history, clinical needs and providing medicines knowledge as required to support the patient journey.

Support patients understanding of their medicines through counselling, drug history taking, and medicines reconciliation. The role is expected to act in a compassionate, empathetic, and professional manner that supports the pharmacy department and trusts values.

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -