Band 7 Senior Support Pharmacist - Oncology inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED
MON 13 JAN 2025
Pharmacists in this role will work closely within a friendly team and engage in various activities across multiple UHB sites. Strong communication skills, a broad clinical knowledge base, and a commitment to continuous professional development are essential. The position also includes possibilities for further training, such as pursuing an independent prescribing course upon completing the diploma. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the team for more information or to schedule a visit.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team as a band 7 rotational oncology/ haematology pharmacist.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacist with excellent communication skills to use and develop their knowledge and skills to enhance the patient experience and provide safe and effective care across the service.
Applications would be welcomed from band 6 pharmacists, who have at least 12 months post-registration hospital experience, completion of first year clinical diploma or NHSE/RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway or equivalent.
UHB is a tertiary referral Cancer Centre with 5 outpatient day case units, 4 inpatient wards, a BMT service and busy outpatient clinics. Pharmacists at UHB are well integrated into all aspects of this service, including licensed and unlicensed aseptic units, ward pharmacy activities, day unit responsibilities and a number of different pharmacists led clinics.
You will join a large team of friendly pharmacists working in both oncology and haematology. Experience of working in this field is desirable but not essential and full training will be provided. You must have a solid background of clinical hospital pharmacy and possess enthusiasm for working in this exciting area.
There is an expectation that there will be some cross site working across all UHB sites.
Work as part of our pharmacy haematology/oncology team to:
*Clinically verify haem/onc prescriptions
*Provide inpatient clinical pharmacy service to the heam/onc wards when at QE
*Ensure oral SACT patients receive appropriate counselling and support with their medication
*Support aseptic services with final release of chemotherapy products
*Support the introduction of new medicines into the services, this may include preparing prescriptions for inclusion on the electronic prescribing system
*Support service development initiatives including pharmacy support in outpatient clinics
*Contribute to audit and research programmes as needed.
*Support the on-call rota
Skills and qualities required:
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*Broad clinical knowledge
*Commitment to CPD
*Self-motivated
*Team worker
*Flexibility to work across sites
In return, we will support you in your clinical and professional development across all aspects of the oncology / haematology service and on completion of your diploma you will be offered the opportunity to carry out the independent prescribers' course.
For further information, an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact Lynn Do on or email , Interviews are planned for Tuesday 11th February.
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