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About
We provide a full range of acute clinical services from Northampton General Hospital and Danetre Hospital in Daventry. We are a designated cancer centre and have recently invested in a number of additional specialist services, including in-patient renal services and interventional cardiology. All elective inpatients and emergency admissions are screened for MRSA. As part of our work to improve clinical outcomes we are taking part in a national patient safety programme and have invested in systems to capture patients views on the service we provide. We understand that sometimes a small change can make a big difference for patients.
Our whole focus is on improving the quality of care given to our patients. We see quality as encompassing the following elements:
Clinically effective services
Safe services
The best possible experience for patients
We also believe in involving others in what we do and celebrating success.
Specialist Pharmacist, Cancer Services
Closed for applications on: 11-Jul-2024 00:01
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 11-Jul-2024 00:01
Key details
Location
- Site
- Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
- Address
- Cliftonville
- Town
- Northampton
- Postcode
- NN1 5BD
- Major / Minor Region
- Northamptonshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working on rota and emergency duty commitment)
Salary
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 Per annum / pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Specialist Pharmacist, Cancer Services
Job overview
You will support the Advanced Clinical Pharmacists, Cancer Services, to deliver a specialist Pharmacy Service to patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatments.
You will be responsible for providing a specialist Pharmacy Service to Oncology and Clinical Haematology adult day cases & outpatients; the designated ward pharmacy service to inpatients & the cancer Emergency Assessment Unit for Oncology and Haematology patients; paediatric haematology/oncology; and the portfolio of cancer Clinical Trials.
NGH Pharmacy team will be holding a Recruitment Day on Saturday 6th July (details attached) where we would strongly encourage you to come and meet some of our team and discuss this role and working at NGH. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear more about the recruitment process we have planned. We look forward to meeting you!
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To work with the Cancer and Aseptic Service Teams to deliver a comprehensive Specialist Clinical Pharmacy Service to Adult and Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, developing expertise in this area.
To deliver a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist role to day case chemotherapy and outpatient oral chemotherapy patients (clinic based).
To provide a designated clinical pharmacy service to patients admitted to the cancer inpatient ward and the acute cancer emergency assessment unit.
To participate in the set-up of oncology and haematology clinical trials within agreed time frames.
Support the Principal Pharmacist, Cancer Services, for Directorate work.
Provide support to Aseptic Services for Chemotherapy and Parenteral Nutrition.
Provide Pharmacist input to the implementation and development of Chemotherapy Electronic Prescribing.
Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to paediatric haematology/oncology.
Manage/supervise/develop staff allocated.
The specialist clinical tasks are allocated within the band 7 pharmacist team on a rotational basis for:
Inpatient and emergency admissions dedicated ward pharmacist
Oncology day case and outpatients
Haematology day case and outpatients
Clinical Trials Paediatric haematology/oncology
Working for our organisation
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To deliver a high level Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Service to Adult and Paediatric Oncology & Haematology, including the provision of a daily Clinical Designated Pharmacy Service to inpatients on the ward, emergency assessment unit, outpatient clinics and day case chemotherapy.
To use specialist knowledge and expertise to provide clinical advice.
To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, effective and economical use of medicines and to challenge poor practice.
To support the provision and development of the outpatient and day case Chemotherapy Service.
To counsel patients regarding oral anti-cancer medicines.
To participate in the Pharmacy-led Oncology Clinics (assuming registration with GPhC and authorised via the Trust NMP register), reviewing patients’ systemic anti- cancer medicines, blood test results, chemotherapy toxicities, radiology scans and prescribing as appropriate.
To optimise medicines through prescribing role operating within areas of competence (where appropriately qualified).
To liaise with medical staff, nurses and patients to provide an effective service to day case and outpatients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment.
To develop cost effective and efficient processes for day case and outpatient services.
To be responsible for the maintenance of TTO pre-packs for the Oncology Directorate.
To deliver a specialist daily Clinical Pharmacist Service to Adult Oncology and Adult Clinical Haematology inpatients on the oncology/haematology ward and emergency assessment unit.
To attend Consultant ward rounds and multi-disciplinary ward meetings.
To optimise medicines management by reconciling drug histories, performing structured medication reviews and using patients’ own medicines.
To detect, record and report adverse drug reactions to the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and via Datix as per Trust Policy.
To provide support to the Clinical Service to Paediatric oncology/haematology.
To participate in the validation of all other prescriptions received in Aseptic Services, including chemotherapy for private patients.
To participate in the Clinical/Advisory Pharmacy Service to patients with Cancer.
To implement changes in the current working practices within Pharmacy and chemotherapy prescribing and encourage new ways of working.
To supervise, check and, if necessary, undertake the supply of medicines.
To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, effective and economical use of medicines; and maintain a knowledge of developments in pharmacy practice.
To record your clinical activity, to monitor the outcome of your interventions and identify training needs.
To participate in CQUINs and QIPPs at NGH.
To implement national, countywide and local prescribing strategies within the Trust and area of practice.
To be involved with, prepare and advise on policies and guidelines relating to systemic anti-cancer treatments.
To assist in the development of new protocols and pathways for oral anti-cancer medicines.
To plan and lead appropriate audit and practice research and implement appropriate service changes for outpatient and day case chemotherapy.
To assist with the training and development of diploma pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and technical staff for out-patient oral and day case anti-cancer medicines Services.
To prepare new or ‘off-protocol’ prescription documentation as required.
To prepare and check clinical information for new prescriptions on the Electronic Prescribing System
To fulfil the professional requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Professional Practice.
To help maintain appropriate standards of service and safety of patients with cancer; to provide and enforce guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure the standards are met.
To adhere to local and national guidance and policies.
Provide a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist role to Clinical Trials
Support the Advanced Specialist Pharmacist for Oncology and Haematology Clinical Trials.
Develop specialist expertise for the Pharmacy aspects of clinical trials.
Ensure that Pharmacy activity in relation to clinical trials complies with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Develop and maintain necessary procedures.
Prepare new electronic prescriptions and procedural documentation for cancer clinical trials as required.
Assist with the training of Pharmacy staff in this area.
Liaise with Clinical Research Assistants and Clinical Trials Nurses.
To support the Specialist Clinical Pharmacist in the set-up and maintenance of clinical trials.
Support the Pharmacy Technicians in developing trial-specific stand operating procedures.
Support Principal Pharmacist, Cancer Services, for Directorate Work
To participate in the development of services, peer review and internal/external audit for Adult Oncology, Clinical Haematology and Paediatric Oncology.
To assist in the Formulary management process.
To undertake risk assessment within your areas of responsibility and propose ways of managing the risk.
To assist with the provision and development of the chemotherapy service.
To assist with the review and introduction of new policies, procedures and guidelines.
To undertake audits and practice research for Adult Oncology, Clinical and Haematology.
To identify new opportunities for the development of Pharmacy Services.
Please see job description for further details.
At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.
We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).
We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courageous
- Accountable
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In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.
Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.
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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Information appraisal
Desirable criteria
- IT skills - database/spreadsheets.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical Pharmacy Experience including Oncology/Haematology.
- NHS arrangements eg. NICE, CQC, NHS digital.
- Undertaken service improvement/quality improvement/audit/practice research.
- Teaching, supervising and training staff
- Awareness of interface issues
Desirable criteria
- Directorate Experience.
- Independent pharmacist prescriber.
- Change management.
- Risk management.
- Electronic Prescribing for Chemotherapy.
- GCP knowledge.
- GMP knowledge.
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters degree in Pharmacy.
- Member of General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Achieved (or working towards) a postgraduate clinical qualification (or equivalent knowledge and experience).
- CPD portfolio.
Desirable criteria
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
- Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing.
- Member of BOPA.
Documents
- Job Description and person Specification (PDF, 546.3KB)
- NGH Clinical Team Structure -Senior Clinical Team (PDF, 96.9KB)
- NGH Clinical Team Structure -Cancer Pharmacists (PDF, 54.8KB)
- Staff Fair Processing Statement (PDF, 90.4KB)
- Respect and Support Document (PDF, 207.1KB)
- Code of Conduct (PDF, 235.2KB)
- Code of Conduct - Band 7+ (PDF, 140.0KB)
- Benefits and NGH (PDF, 379.3KB)
- Useful Links (PDF, 185.9KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mohammad Ibrahim
- Job title
- Advanced Clinical Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01604523372
- Additional information
Please email (call) for an informal chat or arrange to come to meet the friendly forward thinking team.
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