Oncology and Haematology Pharmacist

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Oncology and Haematology Pharmacist

Ackerman Pierce are looking for a specialist Senior Oncologyand Haematology Pharmacist to provide a first class clinical pharmacy service to the oncology department and chemotherapy day unit. The role will include providing a comprehensive and patient centered service to oncology and chemotherapy day unit patients.

You will play an essential role in ensuring medicines optimisation; safe, appropriate, accurate and cost-effective services to ensure patients receive their medication in a timely, professional and efficient manner with all the necessary practical and clinical information.

Salary: 42/h

This role provides a unique opportunity for flexible shift patterns, great pay rates, access to weekly pay and the ability to work in various clinical settings and departments. You will be able to build or develop on your existent skills and be able to try work at several different departments!

What you'll need as an Oncology and Haematology Pharmacist:

• Experience as an Oncology Pharmacist
• Abide by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards of conduct, ethics and performance as well as standards for registered pharmacies, observing and applying all professional, ethical and legal obligation
• Provide a comprehensive and patient centered clinical pharmacy service to oncology and chemotherapy day unit patients at Cromwell Hospital in accordance with the hospital's objectives in order to ensure safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of drugs.
• To act as a specialist oncology pharmacist and provide a patient focused clinical pharmacy ward service to the oncology ward and chemotherapy day unit
• Ensure safe management of oncology electronic prescribing system and appropriate management of introduction of new oncology medicines
• To communicate information relating to medicines management within the oncology setting to clinical colleagues, nurses, independent prescribers, carers and patients.
• Attending and actively contributing to oncology MDTs and ward rounds. All processes must be in line with RPS, GPh.C, MHRA, Home Office and hospital SOP standards.

What you will bring:

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
• Member of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• Broad clinical pharmacy background including ward-based work
• Recent and significant experience of UK aseptic services, oncology and chemotherapy services.
• Experience of initiating, leading and developing services
• Membership of the British Cancer Services Pharmacy Association
• SACT knowledge acquired working as a cancer pharmacist

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

• Flexible hours to fit around your lifestyle and/or childcare
• Choice in shift patterns (early; late; night shifts or long days)
• Quick and easy registration and compliance process
• Competitive hourly rates
• Have your own dedicated consultant
• Get paid for shifts weekly
• Generous bonuses if you refer other nurses and carers to Ackerman Pierce
• Wide range of shifts available across different clinical settings and trusts
• Deals and discounts on your favourite brands with Perks at Work
• Free Ackerman Pierce uniform when you join

I can hear you saying now, 'not compliance again' well never fear with out fast-track recruitment process, you can go from applicant to active staff member in just 48 hours !!

To discuss this or any other work opportunities we have available in the Isle of Wight, please call Nuria Nogueira or email us your CV today!