Oncology Pharmacist

The Oncology Pharmacist post sits in the pharmacy team at Spire Southampton Hospital, a private hospital, on a permanent full-time basis. The role centres on assessing patients' medicines needs, prescribing and safeguarding medicines, and advising consultants and nurses on safe, cost-effective use across the hospital. It is a hospital-based post with an oncology focus, including one week in four on call and Saturday morning working.

Current GPhC registration and hospital experience since qualifying are essential.

• Assess the health and wellbeing of patients whose needs are complex and changing, in relation to their medicines
• Diagnose, monitor, prescribe and safeguard medicines within independent practice and competency
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the movement of medicines
• Treat patients with empathy and compassion as part of personalised care
• Advise consultants, nurses and other clinicians on the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines throughout the hospital
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and consultants to improve patient outcomes
• Suggest new processes and equipment to improve health outcomes and safety across the hospital
• On call one week in four

• Pharmacy degree, educated to degree level

• Current GPhC registration

• Post-qualifying experience working in a hospital setting (essential)

• Specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge, gained through a diploma and/or training and experience, particularly in oncology
• Excellent communication skills, including with patients across departments
• Ability to deliver a comprehensive pharmacy service within a hospital setting

• Diploma in clinical pharmacy
• Non-medical prescribing

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform with discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free off-site parking
• On-going development, support and wellbeing support