Pharmacy Department
Advanced Pharmacist – Oncology and Haematology Medicine
0.64 WTE [Please contact us if you are looking for more hours]
The Pharmacy Department has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, highly motivated Pharmacist to join the team. As a key member of the Oncology and Aseptics teams you will work directly alongside Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Non-Medical Prescribers, Pharmacy staff and with the wider Healthcare team.
The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering clinical Pharmacy Services to a range of specialties. You will be committed to the provision of highly specialist professional, clinical and scientific information and advice to Multidisciplinary Healthcare staff, patients and carers by using excellent communication and mentoring skills. The role requires strong prioritisation and time management skills to enable you to work efficiently and effectively as part of the wider healthcare team. You will have the highest level of commitment to patient safety and be dedicated to delivering outstanding medicines management.
Key responsibilities include:
To provide specialist Pharmacy advice in the areas of oncology and haematology medicines and aseptic compounding to Consultants, Junior Medical staff, Nursing staff, Pharmacy staff and other Healthcare professionals, patients and carers
Supporting the clinical Pharmacy service to the specialist oncology support ward areas
Working as an independent prescriber
To lead and co-ordinate education and training for Pharmacists working in cancer services and provide day to day clinical supervision and management
To act as the deputy to the accountable Pharmacist for Aseptic services
To support the strategic oversight and continuous development of the Pharmaceutical Quality system (PQS), including review and approval of data trends, capacity constraints and critical documentation
To actively assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, quality systems, internal audits and improvements within the Aseptics unit
To contribute to the wider healthcare community’s management of oncology and haematology conditions, providing a link between Pharmacy and Cancer Services at Dorset County Hospital to patients and staff in primary care
To tutor Trainee Pharmacy graduates and undertake multidisciplinary teaching and supervision of less experienced Pharmacists, Technicians and students
Contributing to the training and development of Medical, Nursing and Allied Healthcare Professionals
The Oncology and Aseptics Pharmacy team comprises Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers. You will be a highly valued member of this team and the wider Pharmacy team as well as the Trust Oncology Multidisciplinary team. In addition you will be a role model and mentor for Foundation Pharmacists.
We take your personal development seriously. Training and development opportunities are fully supported to enable all staff to achieve their potential.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff. Applications to work flexibly, part-time/ job share will be considered. Please feel free to discuss.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
The hospital is a friendly working environment within walking distance of Dorchester’s historic centre. Dorchester has a vibrant social scene including the new Brewery Square development, shops, restaurants, cinemas, festivals and local farmers markets. Direct trains link London (2.5hrs), Weymouth (10mins) and the South West including Bristol and Bath. The Jurassic Coastline, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the National Sailing Academy are only eight miles away.
The post includes a weekly late duty and participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota.
We regret that we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates under 18 years old. If you are 17 years and 9 months, you can apply but please be aware we will not be able to start your role until you are 18.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
