Oncology Pharmacist
4 days ago
Watford
Job Description Rivers Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Located on the Herts & Essex border, Rivers Hospital is passionate about delivering high-quality care throughout the facility. As part of Ramsay’s network, staff benefit from a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence, professional development, and patient-centred care. To provide highly specialised, complex, evidence-based pharmacy care to haematology/oncology patients within Rivers Hospital. To support healthcare professionals in the safe and effective management of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT). • Collaborate with Consultants to produce and review new SACT protocols, working alongside the Lead Cancer Pharmacist and peers from other hospitals., • Verify prescriptions for SACT and supportive treatments., • Oversee the ordering, storage, supply, and billing of SACT; support staff training and accreditation; review and develop related procedures., • Provide specialist input into patient information and communication regarding SACT treatment., • Support and train staff in the use of the hospital’s SACT EPMA system., • Assist in implementing corporate SACT policies, procedures, and training programmes within the hospital., • Contribute to the development of cancer pharmacy services and staff., • Review SACT audits, incidents, and usage data to ensure safe and cost-effective treatment., • Collaborate with cancer services pharmacists across hospitals and represent Rivers Hospital on the SACT Committee., • Provide pharmacist cover outside of cancer services when required., • Clinical pharmacy services in haematology/oncology within secondary care., • Appraisal of new medicines., • Delivery of training to pharmacy staff., • Experience in audit and incident review., • Training delivery to cancer services pharmacy staff., • Appraisal of new SACT., • Familiarity with EPMA systems., • Peer review experience in cancer pharmacy services., • Practising as an Independent Prescriber (IP)., • MPharm or equivalent., • GPhC registered pharmacist., • Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (e.g. Certificate or Diploma)., • Awareness of resources supporting SACT services., • Understanding of cancer standards relevant to pharmacy., • BOPA SACT Verification Passport., • IP qualification (or working towards it)., • Member of BOPA., • 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays, • Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options, • Private Pension (up to 5% matched after qualifying period), • Flexible shift patterns (where possible), • Enhanced Parental Leave Policies, • Private Healthcare (includes online GP), • Life Assurance, • Free Training & Development via Ramsay Academy, • Free On-site Parking (where possible), • Subsidised Staff Restaurant (where possible), • Over 8,000 discounts via benefits portal, • Discounted cinema tickets via dedicated portal We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees form the basis for our success. We are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision “People caring for People”. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. Please feel free to reach out to Amy on ___ to ask any questions before submitting a formal application. We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
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