Advanced Pharmacist (8a) / Clinical Pharmacist (7) - Cancer Services

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

We have an exciting new career development opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacist with an interest in Oncology and/or Haematology to join our expanding Pharmacy Cancer team in Swansea Bay University Health Board. Our team comprises of a number of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians with a breadth of knowledge and experience. We have well-established links with the Cancer Services directorate and operate a range of non-medical prescriber clinics and organisation of homecare services.
Singleton hospital is a Cancer Centre providing services to the population of South West Wales. SWWCC includes a Radiotherapy Department, Oncology and Haematology Chemotherapy day units, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and a dedicated Oncology/Haematology ward.
Singleton hospital looks out over the sweep of Swansea Bay, 5 minutes’ walk from the beach and within 15 minutes’ drive to the award winning coast of the Gower peninsula, the UK’s first area of outstanding natural beauty.

Successful candidates will be appointed to either of the following roles dependant on qualifications:

• Advanced Pharmacist – Band 8a : If personal specification is met and experience supports appointment

OR

• Clinical Pharmacist – Band 7

You will work with other cancer services pharmacists to develop and deliver clinical pharmacy services for the Cancer Services Department. This will include lead responsibility for one or more tumour sites within Oncology and/or Haematology, participation in pharmacist-led clinics and MDT meetings, development and checking of chemotherapy protocols and clinical screening of chemotherapy prescriptions on the Chemocare prescribing system. You will have full support of the Lead Pharmacists for Oncology and Haematology and the wider Pharmacy teams at Singleton and across the integrated Health Board. If you do not hold a non-medical prescribing qualification you will be given the opportunity and support to undertake this additional training.
You will also provide cover in our licensed aseptic unit which supports clinical pharmacy services by providing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies and CIVAS. Duties will include supervision and release of individually prepared and batch manufactured medicines.
The post holder will also be involved with supervising and delivering training to junior staff (including trainee and clinical diploma pharmacists), undertake quality improvement and safety audit work and provide education to other health professionals and undergraduates based on the Swansea University Singleton Campus.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

• Advanced Pharmacist – Band 8a : If personal specification is met and experience supports appointmen