Lead Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly skilled and supportive team of chemotherapy pharmacists at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.
This post will play a key role in the ongoing development of pharmacy services supporting the delivery of Enhanced Level A Paediatric Shared Care Unit (POSCU) services.
Frimley Park Hospital (FPH) is designated as a Level A Enhanced POSCU and operates as part of the Wessex and Thames Valley Operational Delivery Network (ODN), Southampton Children's Hospital is the Principal Treatment Centre for FPH.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides haematology and oncology care to paediatric and adult patients on both an inpatient and outpatient basis across three hospital sites, serving populations in Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire.
This post is based primarily at Frimley Park Hospital.
The postholder will deliver specialist paediatric oncology pharmacy services to the POSCU at FPH, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality, and effective cancer care.
The role includes a strong emphasis on service development, clinical leadership, and supporting the delivery of enhanced POSCU services.
The postholder will report directly to the Band 8B Principal Haematology Pharmacist and will be expected to work collaboratively across pharmacy, nursing, and medical teams.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Pharmacy degree (Master level 4 years)
- GPhC Registered Pharmacist (or equivalent EU professional qualification)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- UKCPA membership
- RPS membership
- Formal management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Registered as an Independent Pharmacist Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience of producing guidelines
- Experience of producing drug appraisals
- Experience of managing staff.
- Significant post-qualification experience working as a pharmacist in a clinical environment.
- Experience of Homecare (Specialty dependent).
Desirable
- Clinical audit experience
- Teaching /tutoring experience
- Member of national interest group.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Good interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
Desirable
- Excellent IT skills
- Evidence of interest in research
About the employer
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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