Job summaryWe are friendly and welcoming team of specialist oncology and haemato-oncology pharmacists who work together well in a supportive environment with dedicated technician support. The chemotherapy service is expanding, and we are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team.We work in a bespoke cancer centre which opened in 2016, with excellent working environment facilities for pharmacists. Come and visit us... we feel confident you will want to apply! We were awarded the Clinical excellence award from Myeloma UK in 2020 and the pharmacy team of the year from the European Association of Hospital Pharmacy in 2021. Our service provides leading edge patient focussed clinical pharmacy including working closely with nursing and consultant teams, the prescribing of chemotherapy and independent patient assessments.No experience is necessary, you will be fully trained in this rewarding clinical speciality.We welcome applications from pharmacists who would expect to complete the clinical pharmacist post-graduate diploma in the Summer 2023.We would support a prescribing qualification for pharmacists who are interested in developing their skills into this area.Main duties of the jobThe role includes contributing to the specialist multidisciplinary team which provides inpatient, day case and outpatient chemotherapy for a wide range of oncology and haemato-oncology cancer sites. This will include both inpatient duties, ward rounds and the direct involvement in the specialist oncology and haemato-oncology clinics.To be an active member of the oncology and haemato-oncology pharmacy team and work as an integrated part of the ward and clinic based oncology and haemato-oncology service.To oversee the safe management of high-risk systemic anticancer treatments.About usChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is North Derbyshire's only acute district general hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services; we're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, well resourced and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission hasrated the Trust as 'Good'. Our vision is to be an outstanding provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care to our patients and being a great place to work for our people.The pharmacy department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital is modern, pro-active, forward-thinking and well respected both locally and nationally. We have won individual and team awards for innovation and clinical excellence in the Trust's staff recognition awards and have won awards at the Pharmacy Congress for our service developments. We have also been shortlisted for Health Service Journal awards.We are very committed to the development of pharmacist prescribing and have one of the highest numbers of active pharmacist prescribers in the country.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide clinical pharmacy services to wards and departmentsTo be responsible for the clinical pharmacy service to specialist haematology ward patientsAttend and contribute to the haematology ward round, and MDT meetingsContribute to the pharmaceutical care of patients admitted for acute oncology reasons.To be responsible for the safe management of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) for patients who are admitted to the wards for any reason.To clinically verify prescriptions for SACT and supportive medication.To prescribe supportive medication where indicated.To give specialist advice and support to medical and nursing staff, and other members of the pharmacy team.To give education and training to nurses and other members of the pharmacy teamTo give advice to patients and carersTo counsel patients and confirm consent prior to initiating SACT treatmentTo communicate effectively with primary care regarding the care of patients on SACT medicines.To act as a pharmaceutical and prescribing adviser, including the production and of review of medicines related guidelines and pathwaysTo contribute to the safe introduction of new SACTTo undertake prescribing within a defined speciality, and as part of wider medicines optimisation initiatives undertaken by the clinical pharmacy service.To undertake clinical pharmacy practice at an advanced level.To monitor compliance and advise on the implementation of National Guidance e.g. NICE,To provide professional supervision to technical and supporting staff and to undertake the role of Responsible Pharmacist when requiredTo contribute to the delivery and development of clinical pharmacy services across the TrustActively participate within the multi-disciplinary and clinical pharmacy teamTo act as a source of expert advice on prescribing and medicines optimisation to medical and nursing staff within a defined clinical areaTo participate in clinical audit and other initiatives aimed at assuring high quality prescribing and pharmacy practice, within the context of Quality GovernancePerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMPharmDiploma / MSCin clinical pharmacy (or working towards)Registered with GPHCDesirableRegistration with GPhC as Independent PrescriberExperienceEssentialAt least 18 months post registration experience in an acute hospital pharmacy, with an emphasis on clinical work.oEvidence of relevant CPDDesirableExperience of Residency/on callExperience of working as part of a team including Consultant ward roundsExperience of influencing cost & quality of prescribingSkills and knowledgeEssentialWide ranging clinical skills & knowledgeInitiativeTeaching skillsCommunication and presentation skillsTime management skillsDesirableEvidence of staff management/supervisionAware of current issues in medicines optimisationPersonal attributesEssentialStrong communication and influencing skillsReliableConscientiousCARE valuesEssentialCare valuesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChesterfield royal hospitalCalowchesterfieldS44 5BLEmployer's websitehttps://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)