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Band 7 Cancer and Aseptic Services Pharmacist. An exciting opportunity is now available for a Rotational Cancer and Aseptic Services Pharmacist at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By working together, we can achieve national cancer objectives, such as early diagnosis and personalised care for our patients. Our cancer patients will benefit from your expertise in the specialist clinical haematology and oncology field, thereby supporting the development of a resilient and suitable cancer and aseptics service locally.
Job Responsibility:
Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to provide patient-focused pharmacy services to both outpatients and inpatients
Work as part of the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit supporting the aseptic preparation and release of high risk injectable or infusional products
Maintain a high quality, safe and efficient level of service delivery through the management of the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) and efficiency savings
Clinically screen all prescriptions for parenteral and oral products against approved chemotherapy regimens
Screen, dispense and issue intrathecal injections according to Trust and National Guidance
Liaise with the Oncology and Haematology teams regarding chemotherapy treatments
Work with the Accountable pharmacist to ensure, maintain and develop facilities, equipment and work practices
Act as an Authorised Pharmacist and supervise day-to-day preparation of products and release for use
Work closely with the Aspetic technical team and Cancer Pharmacy Team to co-ordinate treatment provision
Ensure Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit is operating in accordance with current legislation and guidance
Perform final release of products purchased as unlicensed ready to administer doses from Specials Manufacturers
Be fully aware of the processes used to accurately and consistently prepare, dispense and release a wide range of aseptic products
Requirements:
Masters Degree in Pharmacy
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
CPD in line with GPhC recommendations
Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
Experience of providing clinical pharmacy services in a multidisciplinary team
Experience of handling complex clinical problems
Managing and implementing changes
Nice to have:
Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
Evidence of further training with aseptic services such as TSET Aseptic Services for Managers, quality risk management or change management training
Oncology and Haematology clinical experience
Experience of working within an Aseptic Services and Good Manufacturing Practice