Oncology Pharmacist

NHS; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in Worcester is seeking an experienced Oncology Pharmacist to join their pharmacy department on a part-time basis. You will work alongside specialist oncology teams to provide top-quality care, focusing on patient interaction and medication safety. Essential qualifications include GPHC registration and experience within oncology pharmacy. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including generous leave and flexible pension options.

Benefits

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Employer and employee contributory pension

Employee reward platform - discount options

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience within Oncology Pharmacy is essential.
• 2 years post registration experience in Oncology desired.
• Current dispensing and screening experience.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with specialist nursing staff to ensure appropriate patient workload.
• Utilise planning skills to ensure chemotherapy medications are ordered.
• Pre-assess patients, reviewing test results for safety to proceed.

Skills

GPHC registered

Oncology Pharmacy experience

Current dispensing experience

Education

GPHC registration

Job description

Oncology Pharmacist | Pharmacy Department | Private Hospital | 26 hours per week, Part Time | Competitive salary + Excellent benefits | Worcester |

Spire South Bank Hospital have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Oncology Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy department on a part time basis. You will work alongside specialist Oncology nurses and consultants to build a rapport with our patients and ensure the highest level of patient care

Spire South Bank Hospital has been in operation for 30 years providing quality private healthcare to the local population and beyond, earning a reputation as a leader in Worcestershire. We work with some of the areas most experienced Consultant Surgeons, Anaesthetists and Physicians to deliver tailored, personalised care and are proud of the positive patient feedback we consistently receive.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

In this role you will be working as part of a close knit specialist oncology and haematology team who ensure a highly personalised service to our patients.

• Liaise with specialist nursing staff to ensure appropriate patient workload daily.
• Utilise your planning skills to ensure all chemotherapy medications are ordered and received ready for treatment.
• Pre-assessing patients, reviewing test results and assessing their safety to proceed to treatment.
• Reviewing and releasing medications at discharge
• Follow up calls with patients to review side effects and ensure they have all the support they need.

About us

Spire South Bank Hospital has been in operation for 30 years providing quality private healthcare to the local population and beyond, earning a reputation as a leader in Worcestershire. We work with some of the areas most experienced Consultant Surgeons, Anaesthetists and Physicians to deliver tailored, personalised care and are proud of the positive patient feedback we consistently receive.

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for:

As the Oncology Pharmacist you will be confident in your ability to work autonomously and continue to develop the service.

• GPHC registered.
• Experience within Oncology Pharmacy is essential.
• Current dispensing and screening experience.
• 2 years post registration experience in Oncology desired.

Contract:Part time 26 hours per week

Hours:Monday to Friday, hours between 08:30 - 17:30

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

• * GPHC registered.
• * Hospital based experience is essential
• * Experience within Oncology Pharmacy is essential.
• * Current dispensing and screening experience.
• * 2 years post registration experience in Oncology desired.

Experience

• * GPHC registered.
• * Hospital based experience is essential
• * Experience within Oncology Pharmacy is essential.
• * Current dispensing and screening experience.
• * 2 years post registration experience in Oncology desired.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.