Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Haematology)

• Providing specialist pharmacist support to haematology outpatient services at the Royal Gwent and Nevill Hall Hospitals, and inpatient services at the Grange University Hospital.
• Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary haematology team, participating in MDT meetings and treatment planning.
• Providing expert pharmaceutical advice to medical, nursing and pharmacy colleagues on the management of patients with haematological disorders.
• Supporting medicines optimisation and the safe, effective and cost-effective use of medicines.
• Undertaking, or developing towards, independent prescribing within agreed areas of competence.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) services.
• Supporting delivery of business case objectives through enhanced pharmacy services across inpatient and outpatient pathways.
• Leading and contributing to service improvement, audit, guideline development, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Supporting education and training for pharmacy, nursing and medical staff.
• Monitoring high-cost medicines, supporting value-based prescribing and working collaboratively across sites to ensure equitable access to specialist pharmacy services.

Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent).
• Member of GPhC
• Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge e.g. Diploma or MSc
• Evidence of CPD
• Non Medical prescriber or willingness to work towards qualification within first 12 months

Essential

• Recent Hospital pharmacy experience including experience in clinical pharmacy practice in a ward setting
• Experience of monitoring financial expenditure
• Experience of planning audit, quality improvement or research
• Experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Experience of workplace tutoring/mentoring

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training programmes/lectures
• Experience of successfully managing and implementing change
• Experience working within Oncology/ Haematology clinical practice

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and principles of medicines management
• Organised, innovative, and enthusiastic
• Analytical and computer skills
• Ability to build rapport with patients, students, and staff
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations
• Highly motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Welsh language skills
• Knowledge of patient self-administration systems, one-stop dispensing systems
• Management/leadership skills
• Knowledge and experience of quality improvement methodology