Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer Services

Job overview

Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer Services

Division: Cancer & Core Clinical Services

Care Group: Diagnostics and Therapies

Band: 7 to 8a progression

Salary: £47,810 - £62,682 per annum/pro rata

Interview date: To be confirmed

**This is a progression post. To start as a Band 7 and once objectives are completed will then move to a Band 8a**

We are recruiting for a Specialist Pharmacist - Cancer Services who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

The role involves overseeing and improving clinical pharmacy services, including organizing rotas and implementing policies to enhance patient care.

Responsibilities include leading service initiatives, developing prescribing guidelines, and providing specialized clinical advice to healthcare professionals.

Additionally, the position involves developing and delivering training programs for medical students, monitoring drug expenditure, and implementing cost-saving measures.

The role also encompasses leading and participating in research projects within Pharmacy and managing and developing clinical pharmacy staff.

Overall, the role requires strong leadership, effective management of resources, and adherence to professional standards to ensure high-quality patient care and service delivery.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Leadership:

Take charge of enhancing and overseeing clinical pharmacy services, ensuring smooth operations through effective rota organization and policy implementation aimed at improving patient care and outcomes. Lead service initiatives and contribute to the development of evidence-based prescribing guidelines, while providing expert clinical advice to healthcare teams.

Education Development:

Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of medical students, fostering strong relationships with the Medical Education Team. Support teaching activities and ensure alignment with educational objectives.

Financial Management:

Monitor and optimize drug expenditure by identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategies to promote cost-effective prescribing practices, ultimately contributing to efficient resource utilization.

Research and Development:

Lead and participate in research projects within the Pharmacy department, aiming to enhance service quality and patient outcomes. Manage and mentor staff engaged in research or audit activities.

Management and Leadership:

Provide strong leadership by effectively managing and developing clinical pharmacy staff, overseeing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Maintain professional standards and uphold patient confidentiality while driving continuous improvement in service delivery.

This role requires a proactive approach to clinical pharmacy management, education development, financial stewardship, and research advancement within a healthcare setting. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing pharmacy services to deliver high-quality patient care.