Clinical Pharmacist – Cancer & Technical Services
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacist with an interest in Oncology and/or Haematology to join our Pharmacy Cancer team in Swansea Bay University Health Board. Our team comprises of a number of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians with a breadth of knowledge and experience.
Singleton hospital is a Cancer Centre providing services to the population of South West Wales. SWWCC includes a Radiotherapy Department, Oncology and Haematology Chemotherapy day units, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and a dedicated Oncology/Haematology ward.
Singleton hospital looks out over the sweep of Swansea Bay, 5 minutes’ walk from the beach and within 15 minutes’ drive to the award winning coast of the Gower peninsula, the UK’s first area of outstanding natural beauty.
Main duties of the job
You will work with other cancer services pharmacists to deliver clinical pharmacy services to the Cancer Services Directorate. This will include the clinical screening of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) prescriptions on the Chemocare prescribing system. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the TPN ward service, reviewing individual patients’ nutritional requirements and working within the multidisciplinary team to tailor treatment plans.
You will also provide cover in our licensed aseptic unit which supports clinical pharmacy services by providing SACT and CIVAS. Duties will include supervision and release of individually prepared and batch manufactured medicines.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services – we have a job for you.There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.Our values – Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city – look no further.
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
- Advanced pharmaceutical care knowledge and skills.
- Evidence of promotion and evaluation of best practice.
- Demonstrates a commitment to self-study and self-development.
- Evidence of working with consultants and the multidisciplinary team at ward and pharmacy level.
- IT literate. Able to use the relevant IT systems within the NHS, and to learn and use new systems as they become available.
- Able to work autonomously, and work effectively as part of a team.
- Able to manage difficult and ambiguous problems.
Experience
- Post-registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy at Band 6 or above.
- Experience of working in a range of clinical specialities.
- Professionally accountable for own actions.
- Experience of working in Technical Services (Aseptics Services).
- Experience of working with electronic discharge systems.
Qualifications & Knowledge
- Masters Degree MPharm.
- Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
- Current and continued registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Accredited tutor for Cardiff University MSc in Clinical Pharmacy.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Pharmacy Technical Services, Singleton Hospital
Pharmacy Technical Services, Singleton Hospital
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