This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
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Degree in Pharmacy M Pharm or B Pharm or BSc. (Pharmacy) on the General Pharmaceutical Council register as a Pharmacist
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At least 2 years UK hospital experience within a hospital pharmacy department. Experience of managing a team & mentoring. Experience of managing a budget.
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Strong organisational and planning skills, including risk management. Results driven, possessing a proven track record of delivering against targets.
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Knowledge of General Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Professional Conduct, Ethics and Performance and their implications for practice.
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Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements
Main duties of the job
Duties of this role include:
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Responsible for the optimal and safe use of medicines to all patients receiving SACT medication
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Ensure that all prescribing is on the CHG electronic software
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Request new protocols in a timely manner
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To influence and promote evidence based medicine and nationally published best practice for this patient group
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Provide expert advice to support the management, prescribing, clinical use and procurement of medication prescribed & administered within an oncology facility
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Motivate and inspire pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to adopt ownership of responsibility for medicine management services within an oncology facility.
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Member of the Hospital multidisciplinary oncology team
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Support the development and local implementation of corporate & hospital prescribing guidelines, and new oncology policies
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Provide an educational resource for the hospital to staff and patients with respect to medicines prescribed and administered in oncology facilities