Bank Oncology PharmacistNHS

Job summary

Spire Portsmouth Hospital | Bank | Private Hospital | Flexible Working

Spire Portsmouth Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Oncology Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team on a bank basis.

This role is ideal for a pharmacist with oncology experience who is looking for flexible working whilst continuing to deliver outstanding patient care within a modern private hospital environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of chemotherapy and oncology services.

Our pharmacists are actively involved in patient care across the hospital, providing expert medicines management, reviewing medication histories and prescriptions, and working closely with patients and colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology in the provision of chemotherapy treatments.
• Assess the health and wellbeing of patients whose pharmaceutical needs may be complex and changing.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to assess and support patients, with particular focus on their oncology and pharmaceutical requirements.
• Review medication histories, prescriptions and relevant clinical information to ensure safe and effective treatment.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate pharmaceutical care to meet patients' health and wellbeing needs.
• Provide specialist oncology pharmacy advice and respond to clinical and non-clinical queries.
• Support the safe and effective use of oncology medicines in line with clinical governance and best practice standards.

Job description

Essential Requirements:

• Current GPhC Registration.
• Valid BOPA SACT Passport.
• Minimum of one year's Oncology Pharmacy experience.

In addition, you'll have:

• A Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong clinical knowledge of oncology treatments and chemotherapy services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A patient-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional care.

Please note: Due to the specialist nature of this role, applicants must hold current GPhC Registration, a valid BOPA SACT Passport and have a minimum of one year's Oncology Pharmacy experience. Applications that do not meet these essential requirements will not be considered.

Contract: Bank

Working Hours: Flexible

Flexible working hours to meet the needs of the service.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Competitive bank rates
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Additional retail and lifestyle discounts through Spire for You
• Free uniform
• Free DBS check
• Full induction programme, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent positions
• Dedicated support throughout your recruitment journey from Spire Healthcare's specialist Resourcing Team

Why Join Spire Portsmouth Hospital?

At Spire Healthcare, you'll be part of one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, working within a supportive and collaborative environment where patient care is at the heart of everything we do. This bank opportunity offers the flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle whilst allowing you to utilise and further develop your specialist oncology expertise.

For further information please contact Sherine Lowers, [email protected]

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

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.