Specialist Pharmacist - Haematology, Oncology and Aseptic Services

This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated and forward-thinking Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Aseptics team at Harrogate hospital, where you will work alongside Support Workers, Science Manufacturing Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians and fellow Pharmacists. The aseptic facility at Harrogate has just undergone a major refurbishment which has created a state of the art, modern aseptic unit, which includes four brand new pharmaceutical isolators.

You will be responsible for the supply of high risk injectable medicines to the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre and to our Medical Day Unit, ensuring these are clinically appropriate. We have a very strong working relationship with all of our Nurses and Clinicians and our Pharmacy team is very well respected.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to achieving our Team Vision, 'Providing Quality Aseptic Services to Ensure Safe and Effective Patient Care' and to do this you will need to be a good team player and have a real desire to improve patient experience.

Essential Requirements: Registered with the GPhC

• You will support the provision of cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies (MABs), centralised intravenous additives (CIVA) and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to patients at the hospital in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Working alongside the Lead Pharmacist and Advanced Clinical Pharmacists you will be trained in all clinical aspects of haematology and oncology as well as gaining technical experience in aseptic services.
• You will be involved in providing a specialist service to our haematology/oncology inpatients.
• You will run a Pharmacist-led telephone clinic for patients commencing anti-cancer treatment.
• You will be involved with clinical trials and take a lead in the management of any new trials that the Trust becomes involved with.
• As a conscientious, forward thinking individual with attention to detail, you will have input into the development of new treatment protocols and procedures..

The ability to work as part of a team and good communication and numerical skills, are an essential part of this role.

The Trust actively supports learning and development and attendance on appropriate training courses is encouraged. In line with the Carter metrics all clinical pharmacists will be supported to become independent prescribers.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Ventress Job title: Lead Pharmacist-Aseptics and Cancer Services Email address: r.ventress@nhs.net Telephone number: 01423555753

Sufia Asif - sufia.asif1@nhs.net