Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:The post holder will have significant clinical input into the clinical aspects of the Haematology and Oncology services, in order to provide a high quality, efficient pharmacy service to patients and staff within C&W.They are expected to lead by example in the specialisms of oncology, haematology and palliative care and ensure a consistently high quality clinical pharmacy service is delivered to these patients and other clinical areas that utilise technical services products, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.The post holder will deputise for the Lead Divisional Pharmacist for Haematology, Oncology and Technical Services in their absenceAlthough this post is based at the Chelsea site, the post holder will be involved in working collaboratively across site and will be required to attend meetings at the West Middlesex site or work from West Middlesex site occasionallyMain duties of the jobKey Working Relationships:

• All pharmacy staff
• Patients
• Cancer Services Staff
• Palliative Care Team
• Technical Services Product Users
• External Practitioners working in the field of
• Cancer Services
• Finance
• Human Resources

You will manage the specialist Pharmacy Technical Services Unit, which provides a variety of services including the compounding of cytotoxic chemotherapy, supported by our team of pharmacy technicians. You will help to manage cancer clinical trials requiring aseptic preparation and will work closely with the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Manager.In addition to your aseptic background and clinical expertise, you will be well organised and methodical with experience in a range of clinical areas. You will have developed excellent management skills and will work well within a team. You will enjoy teaching, as a commitment to training is an essential part of the role. In return we can offer support to develop your career within a friendly and supportive team of professionals.About usChelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.We continually invest in our facilities, including a xc2xa330m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an xc2xa380m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.Date posted24 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalaryxc2xa361,927 to xc2xa368,676 a year per annum incl. HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number289-CS-11Job locationsChelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust369 Fulham RoadLondonSW10 9NHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see detailed job description and main responsibilities as per attached and Personal Specification document. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see detailed job description and main responsibilities as per attached and Personal Specification document.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential

• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy + completion of pre-registration training year
• Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of completion of the following course: Aseptic Preparation & Dispensing of Medicines Course (University of Leeds)

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice - Oncology Module
• Evidence of completion of the following courses: oAseptics for Section Managers (London Pharmacy Education and Training) or equivalent Advanced Aseptic Preparation (Kings College Hospital)

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of 4 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner
• Clinical practice in Cancer Services
• Delivering training and education at post graduate level
• Previous accreditation in Intrathecal Cytotoxic Chemotherapy fulfilling the competences for pharmacist addition the Intrathecal register
• Clinical audit to improve practice

Desirable

• Experience as an advanced clinical pharmacist practitioner, able to demonstrate a high level of competency (e.g. equivalent to achieving 'excellence' in the majority of competencies in all clusters within the Advanced Level Competency Framework, except R&D, which should be at Foundation level).
• Dispensing and monitoring clinical trials
• Experience of managing an aseptic production unit including GMP
• Experience in management of others

Skills and KnowledgeEssential

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
• Identify and manage risks and implements risk management procedures
• Awareness of and commitment to the Clinical Governance Agenda

Desirable

• Ability to identify and prioritise clinical pharmacy services.

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Enthusiasm for the position.
• Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
• Ability to cope well within a busy environment

Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential

• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy + completion of pre-registration training year
• Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of completion of the following course: Aseptic Preparation & Dispensing of Medicines Course (University of Leeds)

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice - Oncology Module
• Evidence of completion of the following courses: oAseptics for Section Managers (London Pharmacy Education and Training) or equivalent Advanced Aseptic Preparation (Kings College Hospital)

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of 4 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner
• Clinical practice in Cancer Services
• Delivering training and education at post graduate level
• Previous accreditation in Intrathecal Cytotoxic Chemotherapy fulfilling the competences for pharmacist addition the Intrathecal register
• Clinical audit to improve practice

Desirable

• Experience as an advanced clinical pharmacist practitioner, able to demonstrate a high level of competency (e.g. equivalent to achieving 'excellence' in the majority of competencies in all clusters within the Advanced Level Competency Framework, except R&D, which should be at Foundation level).
• Dispensing and monitoring clinical trials
• Experience of managing an aseptic production unit including GMP
• Experience in management of others

Skills and KnowledgeEssential

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
• Identify and manage risks and implements risk management procedures
• Awareness of and commitment to the Clinical Governance Agenda

Desirable

• Ability to identify and prioritise clinical pharmacy services.

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Enthusiasm for the position.
• Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
• Ability to cope well within a busy environment

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