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Ready to make a meaningful impact in cancer care?We're looking for a compassionate, forward-thinking pharmacist to join our dedicated Cancer Pharmacy Team. At Great Western Hospital, we're proud to deliver high-quality haematology and oncology services to a diverse population across Swindon and Wiltshire. As a Specialist Cancer Pharmacist, you'll be at the heart of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team - working closely with consultants, nurses, and allied health professionals to provide truly patient-centred care. You'll contribute across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, the day treatment unit, and our JACIE-accredited stem cell transplant service. We're also part of the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance, offering opportunities to engage with regional networks and help shape cancer services beyond our Trust.
Job Responsibility:
To be competent to clinically screen all prescriptions for parenteral and oral products against approved chemotherapy regimens, including checking and interpreting blood results
To be competent to screen, dispense and issue intrathecal injections according to Trust and National Guidance
To liaise with the Oncology and Haematology teams regarding chemotherapy treatments, and provide advice and clinical support as required
Work with the Accountable pharmacist to ensure, maintain and develop facilities, equipment and work practices to achieve the highest technical standards
Act as an Authorised Pharmacist and supervise day-to-day preparation of products and release for use in accordance with local, regional and national guidelines
To work closely with the Aspetic technical team and Cancer Pharmacy Team to co-ordinate treatment provision to the Day Therapy Unit, haematology inpatient unit and other medical wards requiring high risk injectable medicines
To ensure Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit is operating in accordance with current legislation and guidance including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services, RPSGB Code of Ethics, Health and Safety, Medicines Act, COSHH and Departmental Procedures
To be able to perform final release of products purchased as unlicensed ready to administer doses from Specials Manufacturers, and maintain competence in this area
To be fully aware of the processes used to accurately and consistently prepare, dispense and release a wide range of aseptic products including cytotoxics, epidurals, intrathecals, antibiotics, parenteralnutrition, high risk injectables and novel agents
Requirements:
Masters Degree in Pharmacy
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
CPD in line with GPhC recommendations
Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
Nice to have:
Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
Oncology and Haematology clinical experience
Experience of working within an Aseptic Services and Good Manufacturing Practice
Awareness of legislation and standards relating to Good Clinical Practice
Awareness of legislation and standards relating to Good Manufacturing Practice
What we offer:
Structured training
mentorship
opportunities to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Oncology and non-medical prescribing