Oncology Pharmacist – NHS Hospital – Band 7/8a – Birmingham – 12 month contract
Job Description
Job title: Oncology Pharmacist – NHS Hospital – Band 7/8a – Birmingham – 12 month contract
Company: Hunter Gatherer AHP
Job description: Oncology Pharmacist – NHS Hospital – Band 7/8a – Birmingham – 12 month contract!
- We know you’re a hero, but how about becoming a super-hero?
- We can offer you, our superhero Pharmacist, more flexibility and better hours. Interested?
- We are searching for a caring and compassionate Pharmacist. Have we found one in you?
We are looking for a fantastic Oncology Pharmacist to work with a large NHS Hospital service located in Birmingham. If you’re looking for your next challenge, congratulations! You’ve just found it! Here are the top level deets:
- Job Title: Band 7/8a Oncology Pharmacist – Locum
- Location: Birmingham based location – free parking on offer!
- Duration: 12 months role length if wanted!
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.00pm (30 mins lunch), but part time working days may also be considered
- Start Date: Mid/Late January 2024
- End Date: January 2025
- Rate of pay: £30 – £37.50 per hour (depending on skill set and prior experience)
- No prior ONCOLOGY experience is required for this role, but applicants MUST have a high level of previous hospital pharmacy experience to be considered, and upskilled.
A Day in the Life of an Oncology Pharmacist.
As a specialist Oncology Pharmacist, you will play a crucial role assisting not only the ward teams, but the office based teams and nurses across the hospital too.
- Previous Hospital experienced is a requirement for this role – you will need to come in and hit the ground running here, but Oncology training can be provided to those without previous Oncology experience.
- Check off orders for Oncology drugs
- Verifying Oncology prescriptions
- Releasing Oncology prescriptions
- Check the correct Oncology drugs have been dispensed
- Medicines reconciliation and drug chat screening possibly involved too
- Offering advice to patients on the wards, discussing their drug histories and medication taken
- Some creening in the dispensary, inpatients and outpatients (mininal)
- On site requirement – this is cannot be done remotely
Requirements and qualifications required for this role:
- Current and valid registration with the GPHC as a Pharmacist
- Strong hospital pharmacy experience (prior oncology experience ideal)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient care and with a strong interest within Oncology Pharmacy.
Working hours and contract duration:
This NHS hospital position will require you to work from Monday to Friday, but hours can be flexible. The contract is for 12 months (Jan 2024 – Jan 2025)
Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer AHP:
- Quick & simple online registration.
- Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
- As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you’ll get bi-weekly payments you can trust.
- Represented by AHP sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
- A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
- Access to the very best roles nationwide.
- As part of the Hunter Gatherer AHP network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
- Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
