Senior Clinical Pharmacist
Band 7 (Full-time + EDC)
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Croydon Health Services (CHS) for a dedicated and organised pharmacist to support the Cancer and Technical services team. Our Pharmacy Services are highly respected and our staff work closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The successful applicant will have previous experience in oncology, haematology and technical services . The role will be an opportunity for an experienced Band 7 pharmacist looking to progress to band 8 in this area. Specialist pharmacists are also welcome to apply
Under the guidance of your lead directorate pharmacist, you will be introduced to core directorate activities of reporting and analysis of medicines expenditure, clinical governance and risk management. You will be responsible for co-developing pharmacy services and providing professional cover and training to junior pharmacists.
We were one of the first Trusts in London to launch electronic prescribing and administration for inpatients and outpatients and are continuing to develop the system. We work closely across the interface to deliver innovative work to improve the quality of patient care and experience across the primary/secondary care boundary.
To discuss the role further or arrange a visit please contact [email protected]
Interview Date TBC
The post holder will support the lead Cancer Clinical pharmacist for the Trust, providing highly specialised pharmaceutical care to haematology and oncology paediatric patients working in close conjunction with relevant medical consultants and nursing staff. The post holder will act as the Lead for paediatric oncology management at CUH.
The post holder will work with the lead for the maintenance of Chemocare prescribing system for both adult and paediatrics, working closely with Information Technology (IT) specialists and; this will include co-ordinating and overseeing the preparation and verification of treatment protocols for Oncology and Haematology chemotherapy regimens via use of Chemocare.
The post holder will also work as Accountable Pharmacist for the Technical Services production unit and provide professional pharmacist support to the Technical Services production unit; this will include clinically screening prescriptions for chemotherapy and authorising final release of products.
for administration to patients. The post holder will provide Quality Assurance advice and support the pharmacy Chief technician.
The post holder will participate in the pharmacy late-duty, on-call and weekend working rotas.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Oluseyi Alabi Job title: Principal Pharmacist Cancer and Technical services Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 02084013000
Telephone extension 4143
