NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
Cancer Services, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWoSCC) is the second largest cancer centre in the UK and includes a dedicated Clinical Trials and Research Facility. The pharmacy team is also responsible for the National Bone Marrow Transplant and ATMP/CAR-T service.
This post forms part of the Core Band 7 Clinical Cancer Care Pharmacy Service. Post holders will work across all solid tumour and haematological cancer specialities within inpatient, day case and outpatient settings. There will also be opportunities to gain experience in bone marrow transplant and ATMP/CAR-T services.
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full-time - 36 hours
Base location - Beatson Cancer Centre with rotation to BMT QEUH, New Victoria Hospital and possibly other areas where cancer services are delivered within GGC
Shift Pattern - Monday - Friday
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical pharmacy services across solid tumour and haematological cancer specialities.
- Support patients in inpatient, day case and outpatient settings.
- Rotate through the BWoSCC dispensing and aseptic services.
- Contribute to the delivery of bone marrow transplant and ATMP/CAR-T services.
- Support the safe and effective use of medicines within cancer services.
- Help develop and improve pharmacy services through advanced clinical practice and innovation.
- Contribute to service development initiatives, including Non-Medical Prescribing and Advanced Practice roles.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered pharmacist with post-registration clinical pharmacy experience.
- Knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice and patient-centred pharmaceutical care.
- Interest in, or experience of, cancer services and specialist oncology/haematology pharmacy practice.
- Willingness to develop advanced clinical skills, including Non-Medical Prescribing and Advanced Practice competencies.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a specialist cancer care environment.
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Sinead Connolly, Lead Clinical Pharmacist (Stem Cell Transplant), Tel: 0141 452 2438, email: [email protected]
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