Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Cancer Services, Band 8a

Job Description

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Cancer Services (Band 8a)

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Northampton General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group

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Full-Time Permanent or Bank

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Includes On-Call Commitment

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Start Date: ASAP

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We are working with Northampton General Hospital to recruit an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to join their Oncology & Haematology team.

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This is a highly specialist role delivering a patient-focused clinical pharmacy service across oncology wards, acute assessment units, and outpatient cancer services.

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About the Role

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As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, you will:

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  Deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service to oncology and haematology patients

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  Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting safe and effective medicines use

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  Participate in ward rounds, medicines optimisation, and patient counselling

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  Provide expert advice on systemic anti-cancer therapies and complex treatment pathways

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  Lead on guidelines, protocols, and medicines governance

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  Support ePMA systems and digital prescribing initiatives

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  Contribute to service development, audit, and research activity

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  Line manage and support the development of pharmacy staff

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You will play a key role in ensuring continuity of care from admission through to discharge, supporting patients with complex cancer treatments.

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Essential Requirements

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  MPharm (or equivalent)

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  GPhC registration

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  Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy (Diploma/MSc or equivalent)

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  Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy, including oncology/haematology

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  Strong experience working within multidisciplinary teams

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  Excellent clinical knowledge, communication, and leadership skills

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Desirable

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  Independent Prescriber qualification

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  Experience in oncology pharmacy or cancer services

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  Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society / BOPA

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  Experience in teaching, audit, and service development

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  Leadership or management training

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Why Apply?

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  Join a specialist cancer pharmacy service

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  Work within a highly collaborative MDT environment

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  Opportunities for advanced clinical practice and prescribing

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  Be involved in service innovation, research, and leadership

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  Supportive Trust committed to clinical excellence and professional development

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