Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Pharmacist to join our experienced and friendly team dedicated to providing an advanced clinical Oncology/Haematology service and supply of aseptic products to the Trust. As well as being one of our Specialist Oncology Pharmacists, the post holder will also be our Specialist Biologics Pharmacist.



This role will suit candidates with previous hospital experience, including experience within aseptics and oncology considering a move into a more specialist pharmacist role.



We have recently completed a Pharmacy Transformation Programme to include refurbishment of the department and adoption of the latest technology to include a Chemotherapy EPMA system, automated robotic and controlled drug dispensing and e-Rostering.



To be one of the specialist Oncology Pharmacists providing pharmacy support to oncology and haematology services under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist for Oncology, Haematology and

Clinical Trials.



To support the Aseptics Team by monitoring and checking chemotherapy.



To be an active member of the Oncology Pharmacy team and to help meet the overall strategic objectives of the team in the provision of pharmaceutical care for cancer and medical patients.



To be the specialist biologics pharmacist to develop, deliver and evaluate a specialist pharmacy service to patients requiring biologic therapy.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.



You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.



We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.



Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.



All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.



Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.



The and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.



To monitor prescriptions for haematology and oncology medicines, and any associated therapies to help ensure they are prescribed in a safe, efficient and appropriate manner according to Trust, Regional and National guidelines, as well as ensuring compliance with the

prescribing requirements of NHS England.



To liaise with medical and nursing staff on the Primrose Oncology Unit, Haematology Department and the Day Treatment Unit (DTU).



To monitor and check chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products to appropriate standards after completion of local training programme.



To assist in the on-going training of pharmacists to check chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products as requested by the Principal Pharmacist Oncology, Haematology & Clinical

Trials.



To participate and contribute to Aseptics/ Haematology/Oncology training, audit and drug usage review, if required to do so.