Advanced Pharmacist Cancer Care – Pharmacy Services

Job Description

Overview

NHSGGC is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions. The Board delivers acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and 2.2 million when regional services are included. NHSGGC is an equal opportunity employer and supports flexible working arrangements where service needs allow.

Role

Exciting opportunity for experienced pharmacists to join the Cancer Services Pharmacy Bank within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Based primarily at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, the successful candidates will provide specialist clinical pharmacy support across cancer services throughout the Board area. You will contribute to the safe and timely delivery of cancer treatments, providing expert clinical input to support Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), aseptic services, inpatient wards and Day Bed Unit activity. The role is suited to experienced pharmacists with current or recent cancer services experience seeking flexible bank support within a specialist cancer setting.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHSGGC can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where eligible.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• This is a fixed-term post for 3 months
• You will be working part-time hours (7.5 per week). The shift pattern is yet to be confirmed
• The post is based at Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWOSCC)
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours

Key responsibilities

You will provide specialist clinical pharmacy support across cancer services, undertaking Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) prescription verification in accordance with local governance arrangements and professional standards.

You will contribute to the safe and timely delivery of cancer treatment by supporting Day Bed Unit activity, inpatient ward services and aseptic production and treatment release processes.

Working closely with pharmacy, nursing and medical colleagues will help maintain continuity of patient care while ensuring safe, effective and resilient service delivery, and you will provide clinical advice, guidance and support to less experienced pharmacy staff where appropriate and respond flexibly to changing service demands.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Substantial post-registration pharmacy experience
• Significant specialist experience within cancer services
• Current or recent competence in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) prescription verification
• Excellent clinical judgement and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure within a busy clinical environment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexible approach to working in response to service requirements

Desirable

• Experience supporting aseptic production services
• Experience working within Day Bed Unit and inpatient oncology services
• Previous experience supervising or supporting junior pharmacy staff
• Knowledge of current governance, safety and quality standards relating to cancer pharmacy services

What we offer

• Supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities
• NHS benefits: minimum 27 days annual leave plus public holidays, NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance benefits, Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact: Lesley-Anne Tait – Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Services, . Email:

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.