Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Cancer and AsepticsinStoke MandevilleinStoke MandevillePUBLISHED FRI 21 FEB 2025
Additionally, the pharmacist will oversee the clinical service on the oncology ward and cancer day units, conduct prescription verification, and support the aseptic unit's daily operations. The role requires a positive approach, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to compassionate patient care, as the pharmacist will engage with patients to improve their understanding of medications and their clinical needs. This position plays a critical role in the evolving cancer service, addressing the logistics of medication delivery and the integration of newly approved therapies.
This specialist cancer and aseptics pharmacist role is 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.
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.
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