Operational Lead Pharmacist Oncology

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us .
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
At University Hospitals Southampton Foundation Trust (UHS) we have an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist to join and lead our oncology pharmacy team (SOCP) . This post the “Operational Lead Pharmacist Oncology " will lead a dedicated team of over 20 staff preparing over 30,000 doses of chemotherapy per year. The UHS oncology service is one of 12 regional units serving a population of 1.7 million people and is a leader in oncology trials with over 500 patients taking part in trials each year with SOCP critical to the provision of these clinical trials. UHS is investing heavily in Aseptics with the development of a new off site unit at Adanac park due to open in April 2025.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

As the Operational lead Pharmacist Oncology, you will be responsible for the following:

• Managing the SOCP service working with the operations manager ensuring that the correct treatments are prepared in accordance with national regulations and guidance and are delivered to patients for their scheduled treatment times.
• Acting as the lead accountable pharmacist for UHS and the accountable pharmacist for SOCP.
• Providing a highly specialist advice on chemotherapy preparation for clinicians and other pharmacy staff.
• Contributing to the development of a new UHS Licensed offsite Aseptic service at Adanac Park.
• Working with a variety of healthcare professionals and external companies to ensure UHS receives the best possible chemotherapy service.

What we’re looking for
You will need to be a registered pharmacist with significant aseptic experience preferably in oncology and a further qualification in clinical pharmacy or PTQA diploma with a willingness to learn and develop. Previous management experience in a clinical environment is required. Prior experience as an accountable pharmacist or equivalent is also essential and we would be keen to help you develop further with formal courses and via in house training

• Managing the SOCP service working with the operations manager ensuring that the correct treatments are prepared in accordance with national regulations and guidance and are delivered to patients for their scheduled treatment times.
• Acting as the lead accountable pharmacist for UHS and the accountable pharmacist for SOCP.
• Providing a highly specialist advice on chemotherapy preparation for clinicians and other pharmacy staff.
• Contributing to the development of a new UHS Licensed offsite Aseptic service at Adanac Park.
• Working with a variety of healthcare professionals and external companies to ensure UHS receives the best possible chemotherapy service