Band8a:Locum Oncology Pharmacist - Pulse

Job Title: Locum Oncology Pharmacist 
Banding: 8a 
Location: Sussex 
Start: February 2025 
Duration: Until May 2025 
Rate: £34- £37 
Working hours: Monday & Friday,08:00 -16:30 or 09:00 - 17:30

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Locum Oncology Pharmacist to join our team in Sussex. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional who is passionate about providing exceptional pharmaceutical care in an oncology setting. You will be working in a dynamic environment, ensuring the safe and effective use of chemotherapy and other medications for our patients.

What will your responsibilities be:

You will be responsible for screening chemotherapy prescriptions, checking chemotherapy preparations, and providing oncology ward cover. You will manage medication inventories, educate patients on the proper use of medications, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. You will also conduct medication reviews, identify potential drug interactions, and provide expert advice on drug therapy. Collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines will be key aspects of your role. You will also be involved in maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and ensuring the pharmacy operates efficiently and effectively during your shifts.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Registered Pharmacist with GPHC
• Strong skills in hospital pharmacy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• Prior cancer experience is not necessary

Why work with Pulse? 

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. 

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. 

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. 

Reasonable Adjustments: 

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.