Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. 

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology based at University Hospital Crosshouse but has an area-wide remit therefore travel to other hospital sites may be required.

What you will do:

You will have responsibilities for Oncology and Haematology patients in both, the inpatient and outpatient settings. You will also work with the wider cancer Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) at both a local, and regional level, to safely deliver Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies across Ayrshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work, within a highly motivated oncology team, to contribute to clinical governance work, by having an active role in local and national specialist groups.

You will be responsible for the development, provision, management and evaluation of a highly specialised clinical Oncology pharmacy service.  Additionally, with a Non-Medical Prescribing role, you will work with the wider MDT in a defined clinical area.  There will be an opportunity to develop advanced practice skills. An interest/involvement in research is actively encouraged

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Masters of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent.

Postgraduate qualification to Diploma level in Clinical Pharmacy (or demonstrable expert knowledge to that level).

Practice Certificate in Pharmacist Independent Prescribing.

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (including evidence of CPD).                                                   

You should possess excellent communication skills and have experience working within Oncology. A passion for driving forward change is essential as well as the ability to work well as part of a team, in addition to being able to work autonomously. 

Hours:

18.5 per week

Worked Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (In accordance with AFC terms and conditions you may be required to work over 7 days and/or an extended working day).

You will participate in weekend, public holiday and extended hours as required.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Lorna Robertson, Principal Pharmacist- Cancer Services Lorna.robertson4@aapct.scot.nhs.uk on or

Anne Johnston- Senior Clinical Pharmacist (job share) on Anne.Johnston@aapct.scot.nhs.uk on

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