Lead Pharmacist (Oncology & Haematology Services)

London, England, United Kingdom

12/17/2024

Role: Lead Pharmacist (Oncology and Haematology Services)

Site: London Bridge Hospital, Central London

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Shift times: 9am-5.30pm with on-call and weekend requirements

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive depending on experience with excellent benefits

Golden Hello: We are offering a one-off Golden Hello payment of £5000 for this position (T&C's apply)

We’re looking for a Lead Clinical Pharmacist in Oncology & Haematology Services to join our Pharmacy Team at the London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding” by the CQC.

London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK’s largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care. Spread over three main buildings and five outpatient centres, it is home to a number of specialist units and teams across a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedic, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.

The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, safe and effective pharmacy service within London Bridge Hospital at the Guy’s Cancer Centre. They will provide leadership for the Pharmacy service at Guy’s which includes dispensary services, aseptic production, inpatient and outpatient services for oncology, haematology and surgical services.

Your day-to-day work will include a combination of reviewing patients in our chemotherapy day unit and providing a clinical pharmacy service on our Haematology/Oncology Ward (including reviewing our transplant patients and complex haematology patients). You will liaise directly with Consultants, providing advice and overseeing governance surrounding the prescribing of SACT. You will also work closely with CNSs, Resident Doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a full holistic 5 star patient experience.

A full job description is available on request, please email nhung.tran@hcahealthcare.co.uk.

Job Responsibilities

• As a key member of the Pharmacy Senior Management Team, you will help develop and contribute towards the department objectives and assist with operational and governance matters. The post-holder will maintain and develop the highest standards of patient-focused care, supporting safe and effective use of medicines. You will be encouraged to use a growth mindset alongside your experience to proactively move the service forwards.
• The post-holder will line manage members of the Pharmacy team. You will work with other multidisciplinary team colleagues in a range of quality/process improvement project groups.
• The post holder will work closely with the Deputy Pharmacy Manager for the London Bridge Hospital Campus. This includes representing the pharmacy both within the hospital campus, corporately and externally.
  
  

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What You’ll Bring

• Registered with GPhC
• Post graduate diploma/masters in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
• Specialist knowledge in oncology, aseptic production and in haematology is essential
• Extensive experience in the above areas
• Experience working within a hospital setting
• Previous management experience is essential
  
  

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Benefits

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Pharmacist you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.