Rotational Pharmacist for Cancer & Technical Services

Step into a place where exceptional care, patients, culture, and careers come together. Explore our current vacancies and take your first step toward making a real difference. Join us. Make a difference. Be part of Team LGT. Rotational Pharmacist for Cancer & Technical Services Band 7 Main area Pharmacy QEH Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday with 1 in 7 weekend commitment + annual BH)) Job ref 197-KH8842 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, (LGT), is a community-focused provider of local and acute care, delivering high-quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley. We provide whole-life care and are here to support our communities to live healthier lives as well as taking care of them when they need us the most. Employing almost 7,500 colleagues, affectionately known as Team LGT, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham, and at over a dozen community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. We have recently launched our new vision and values to mark the LGT10 – the tenth anniversary of our Trust forming in 2013. Our trust vision is to be exceptional. In the quality of our patient care; our support for colleagues; and in the difference we make through our partnerships and in our communities. Our hospitals and community sites provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, as well as emergency and planned care. The Trust is rated as “good” or “outstanding” in over three-quarters of the services inspected by the Care Quality Commission. Every year our work includes performing 10,000 procedures in our theatres; bringing seven and a half thousand new lives into the world; carrying out 570,000 visits to patients in their homes or communities and providing emergency care for more than 300,000 patients arriving in our busy Urgent and Emergency Departments. LGT is a centre for the education and training of medical students enrolled with King’s College London’s GKT School of Medical Education. We are a training centre for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. We are pioneering new roles that will support the changing needs of our patients and are one of the largest employers of physician associates in the country. We are committed to working with our partners to deliver the best outcomes for our local communities. This means playing an active role in the South East London Integrated Care System (ICS), and in formal partnerships including the South East London Acute Provider Collaborative, provider partnerships with our local mental health trusts and borough-based boards of the ICS in Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham. Job overview The pharmacy department at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust is looking for a passionate and driven pharmacist to join our thriving Cancer & Technical Services team. As a senior member, you will gain valuable experience in the clinical management of Oncology and Haematology patients, as well as Technical Services. With diverse rotations covering palliative care, parenteral nutrition, and haematology & oncology, this role offers intellectually stimulating challenges which will enhance your clinical expertise in specialised services and contribute to your professional development. You will also have the chance to hone your managerial and leadership capabilities through various training and support programmes, all with the backing of our exceptional team. Main duties of the job This is a rotational post requiring you to work within Queen Elizabeth Hospital on a rotational basis, in which you will build on your existing experience in hospital pharmacy, gaining specialist knowledge and experience in the following areas: · SACT day units (oncology & haem-onc outpatients) liaising directly with the medical and nursing team to deliver a clinical service to patients attending the hospital as day case treatments · Haemato-oncology wards (inpatients) – We currently have inpatient beds at both sites where you will provide clinical ward duties as well as participating in the multi-disciplinary haematology ward rounds working with the medical and nursing teams · Adult parenteral nutrition – We participate in parenteral nutrition ward rounds liaising with both dieticians and the medical team to provide parenteral nutrition to our adult patients. You will gain experience in the provision of clinical parenteral nutrition · Community hospice and palliative care – We work in partnership with the Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice providing them with a clinical pharmacist service. The role provides an opportunity to gain experience in palliative care and management of patients liaising directly with our Consultant Palliative Care clinicians and specialist palliative care nurses Working for our organisation At Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT), our success is rooted in the collective effort of every individual. Our team has actively contributed to shaping our values, fostering an environment that enhances the well‑being of both patients and staff. Together, we continuously strive for excellence in healthcare. Interested candidates will have a breadth of clinical experience at a Band 6 level and having provided clinical/technical services to a variety of wards and areas (including, but not essential, cancer services). You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a post-graduate qualification (or working towards one), and be a registered Pharmacist with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council. There will be opportunities for further training and development in this post, including non‑medical prescribing. Detailed job description and main responsibilities JOB PURPOSE 1. To provide a high quality, evidence-based clinical pharmacy service for cancer services, parenteral nutrition and palliative care.
2. To work as part of the technical services team ensuring the provision of a responsive, high quality, safe and effective service to the customers of the unit.
3. To be named on the Trust register of pharmacists accredited to clinically screen SACT prescriptions.
4. To supervise and train pre‑registration and junior pharmacists and other less experienced pharmacy staff.
5. To assist in the training of nurses, doctors and other healthcare staff.
6. To undertake audits and research as necessary.
7. To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines across the care group.
8. To plan own workload and project work in order to develop the service to the specialities. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal Junior and senior medical staff; Pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy assistants, clerical officers and porters within the pharmacy department; Nursing staff; Dietitians; Other health care professionals as appropriate; Patients. External Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice; GPs; Community Pharmacists; Patient’s families and carers. Key Result Areas & Performance: Aseptics with Parenteral Nutrition Rotation 1. With the senior technician, to plan and organise the day to day running of the aseptic unit.
2. To be an Authorised Pharmacist for the final check and release of products prepared in the aseptic unit, ensuring that all facilities, equipment, activities, procedures and documentation meet the requirements of current legislation and best practice.
3. To contribute to the preparation of documentation in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice.
4. Apply the principles of Good Clinical Practice in the professional supervision and release of IMPs for clinical trials.
5. Work as part of the multidisciplinary nutrition team for prescribing, monitoring and the clinical management of adult patients on parenteral nutrition.
6. Liaise with the chemotherapy day unit to ensure that the service meets the needs of the patients within the capacity of the unit.
7. To clinically screen SACT prescriptions.
8. To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services, in their absence. Aseptics with Palliative Care Rotation With the senior technician, to plan and organise the day to day running of the aseptic unit.
To be an Authorised Pharmacist for the final check and release of products prepared in the aseptic unit, ensuring that all facilities, equipment, activities, procedures and documentation meet the requirements of current legislation and best practice.
To contribute to the preparation of documentation in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice.
Apply the principles of Good Clinical Practice in the professional supervision and release of IMPs and nIMPs for clinical trials.
To clinically screen SACT prescriptions.
To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice in accordance with the service level agreement.
To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services, in their absence. Chemotherapy Day Unit Rotation To clinically screen SACT prescriptions.
Contribute to the clinical care of oncology and haemato‑oncology patients treated as outpatients, day cases or inpatients within the Trust.
Liaise with the chemotherapy day unit to ensure that the service meets the needs of the patients within the capacity of the unit.
To assist in the development of prescribing guidelines, chemotherapy proformas and new treatment evaluations.
To monitor drug usage against the drug budgets set for directorates, providing financial reports and advice on cost saving measures.
To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services and Palliative Care, in their absence. Key Result Areas & Performance: Leadership & Service Development To support the development, implementation and adherence to local and national guidelines/policies to ensure cost‑effective and safe prescribing within the division.
To collaborate in the development on Integrated Care Pathways and Patient Group Directions within Cancer & Long Term Conditions as necessary.
To liaise with senior pharmacy staff to ensure the effective provision of Pharmacy Services. Division support To actively contribute to the management of the drug budget for the division through effective drug use to ensure the most effective use of resources.
To identify areas of potential cost‑savings within Cancer and Technical Services.
To educate healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug therapy and promote the use of evidence based, cost effective prescribing within the division.
To actively participate in departmental and divisional meetings where appropriate Governance, Information & Data Management To support the investigation of medication related safety incidents and formulation/delivery of action plans across the Trust to address problems identified where appropriate.
To promote effective prescribing in the Trust following formulary and NICE guidance Staff Management & Training To support the education and training of other healthcare professionals.
To participate and contribute to clinical training programmes at a local and national level e.g. summer students, pharmacy undergraduates.
To evaluate and develop own management and professional knowledge competencies by attendance to in house/external training programmes self‑education and practice research
To undertake CPD to ensure that knowledge is continually updated.
To be a postgraduate tutor (pre‑registration) for Pharmacy staff as appropriate and required. Research & Development To participate in audit and practice research to investigate, and where appropriate improve the quality of service for patients in the trust. Communications and Relationships To communicate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team (doctors, nurses, dieticians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, ward managers, and site practitioners), to intermediate care, general practice support and community pharmacists in the provision of medicine related information and assessment of patients treatment.
To work with appropriate staff to support development of services and facilitate the implementation of strategies for education and training of staff throughout the Trust.
To demonstrate good communication skills as the role liaises with a wide variety of people within the Trust. This will include service and general managers across all directorates, trust risk managers, directorate governance leads, multidisciplinary team members and all Pharmacy staff.
To liaise with external bodies including local CCGs, regional pharmacy services, and necessary pharmacy networks.
The post-holder will be required to communicate clearly and sensitively about patient medication issue both internally and externally
To provide training on medication related issues, policies, guidelines and service developments to pharmacy colleagues, nursing and medical staff, ranging from one on one communication to more formal presentations.
To participate in any other duties as requested by the senior pharmacy managers in keeping within expectations of the grade. PLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this post Person specification Qualifications & Training BPharm / MPharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate Diploma in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate the intention to complete within 12 months of being in post Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice PAID BOPA member Experience A minimum of 2 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy Demonstrate experience in aseptic services Demonstrate experience in clinical cancer pharmacy practice Examples of clinical audit and literature evaluations Supervision and training of others A minimum of 3 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy Previous experience delivering formal education and training sessions Development of evidence based guidelines Knowledge & Skill Good communication skills, both written and oral, of specialist clinical information Ability to use own initiative and plan own work Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Problem-solving skills Influencing and negotiating skills We reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, please apply early. We do not contact applicants with the outcome of the shortlisting. If you have been shortlisted, you will receive an invite to an assessment day or interview. As a local employer and anchor institution we work closely with our community to recruit locally and we welcome applications from the widest variety of people to ensure our workforce are reflective of the local communities which we serve. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply including if you are Black, Asian or other ethnic minorities, live with a disability (visible or not) or are LGBT+. We have a number of active staff networks including Disability, LGBT+, Multicultural Inclusion and Women’s staff networks to bring staff together and celebrate diversity across our whole workforce. Please note: Information provided during recruitment and pre‑employment checks must be accurate. Misrepresentation may be investigated as fraud and could lead to withdrawal from the process, professional sanctions, or criminal action. Please note: that sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route is subject to Trust allocation and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approval. Use of AI in recruitment: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the initial review of applications against the essential criteria for this role. Where AI is used, it will support rather than replace human decision‑making, and applications will remain subject to appropriate human review. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made #J-18808-Ljbffr