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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
Job ref
390-CSS-BR-9348
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£53,755 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology and Haematology

Band 8a

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

 

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity as a Lead Pharmacist has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the established clinical pharmacy team supporting oncology and haematology patients across Mid and South Essex.

You, based at the Broomfield University Hospital site, will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, working to provide excellent care to oncology patients throughout the Trust.

In return for your hard work and commitment we will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a friendly, structured environment supported by an excellent team.

 

Main duties of the job

  • To lead and develop a high quality, comprehensive pharmacy service to oncology and haematology patients within Mid and South Essex
  • To ensure Medicines Management Standards are met within Oncology and Haematology Service
  • To regularly undertake audit projects and research and development with respect to national and local guidelines of practice
  • To be actively involved in the clinical governance aspects of the pharmaceutical service
  • To provide clinical support to the pharmacy aseptic preparation unit

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached document outlining the detailed job description and main responsibilities. For further information, please contact us directly.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered pharmacist
  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent experience)
Desirable criteria
  • Independent Prescriber
  • Post graduate qualification in oncology pharmacy

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous hospital experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working within an NHS aseptics unit
  • Experience working within oncology and haematology

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

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 to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen Ellis
Job title
Principal Clinical Pharmacist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01245 513516
Additional information

Jennifer Joyce, Principal Pharmacist –Oncology and Haematology on 01702 435555 ext 8368, [email protected]

 

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