Cancer & Aseptic Services Pharmacist

Description:

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cancer & Aseptic Services Pharmacist to join its dynamic pharmacy team. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in advancing cancer care through the delivery of innovative treatments and the transformation of NHS Pharmacy Aseptic services.

As a Band 7 Rotational Cancer and Aseptic Services Pharmacist, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-focused pharmacy services for both inpatients and outpatients. Your expertise in specialist clinical haematology and oncology will support the development of a resilient and efficient cancer and aseptics service, ensuring early diagnosis and personalised care for patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinically screen prescriptions for parenteral and oral products against approved chemotherapy regimens, including interpretation of blood results.

• Screen, dispense, and issue intrathecal injections in compliance with Trust and National Guidance.

• Liaise with Oncology and Haematology teams to provide advice and clinical support regarding chemotherapy treatments.

• Work with the Accountable Pharmacist to maintain and develop facilities, equipment, and work practices ensuring the highest technical standards.

• Act as an Authorised Pharmacist to supervise daily preparation and release of aseptic products in accordance with local, regional, and national guidelines.

• Collaborate with the Aseptic technical team and Cancer Pharmacy Team to coordinate treatment provision to the Day Therapy Unit, haematology inpatient unit, and other wards requiring high-risk injectable medicines.

• Ensure the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Unit complies with legislation and guidance including GMP, GCP, GDP, COSHH, Medicines Act, and departmental procedures.

• Perform final release of products purchased as unlicensed ready-to-administer doses from Specials Manufacturers, maintaining ongoing competence in this area.

• Prepare, dispense, and release a variety of aseptic products including cytotoxics, epidurals, intrathecals, antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, high-risk injectables, and novel agents.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Master’s Degree in Pharmacy.

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

• CPD in line with GPhC recommendations.

Desirable:

• Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.

• Additional training in aseptic services, such as TSET Aseptic Services for Managers, quality risk management, or change management.

Additional Information:

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.

• Skilled worker sponsorship applicants are welcome and will be considered.

• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.