In this dynamic role, you'll rotate through various specialities, from Inpatient to Outpatient settings, ensuring you gain invaluable experience in all aspects of Paediatric Cancer treatment, management, and long-term care. As you collaborate with a team of Specialist Pharmacists, you'll also be involved in pioneering clinical trials, helping set new standards in patient care, and mentoring the next generation of pharmacists. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that puts every child’s health at the heart of what they do. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to expand your professional horizons in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist, with a grounding and understanding in the pharmaceutical care delivery to supporting caring for sometimes highly complex children, who is looking to take the next step in their career and develop a specialism in Paediatric Cancer and BMT. We are looking for someone who puts patients at the centre of their practice and is proactive in their learning.
Whilst experience of working in Cancer and / or Paediatrics is desirable, it is not essential as you will be provided with full training from a supportive and dynamic team of expert Paediatric Pharmacists. As a Specialist Pharmacist, you will rotate through the different areas of the team (please see JD and PS for more details), gaining experience and having the opportunity to develop the service and make improvements, particularly as we migrate to the new era of Children's Cancer Care at Great Ormond Street Hospital, with the imminent opening of the new Cancer Centre. You will see every side of Paediatric Cancer from diagnostic work up, treatment, side effect management and long term surveillance in both Inpatient and Outpatient settings. Following approximately 9 monthly rotations you will get to experience the full gamut of Paediatric Cancer services including clinical care in Haematology, Oncology and BMT (including CAR-T), in both NHS and private patient arenas. You will also gain an understanding in clinical trials for Cancer Care to children.
- To be a member of a team of Specialist Pharmacists in Haematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, who provide a comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy Service to Inpatient and Outpatients Wards
- To monitor prescribing practices in the unit and provide feedback and recommendations to improve standards and guidelines
- To participate in specialist on call service and potentially act as a releasing officer under the terms of the Specials License.
- To work closely with the Cytotoxic Unit for the safe provision of Chemotherapy
- To participate and lead in the teaching/training of foundation year Pharmacists, Postgraduate Pharmacists, Nurses and medical staff as appropriate
- To participate in departmental and multidisciplinary audit/research activities, to ensure that cost improvement and quality targets are met.
- To attend departmental meetings, keep one's self informed and maintain CPD, and communicate information
- To comply with all Trust and Departmental policies & procedures, work safely and efficiently
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