Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Bank Pharmacist to join our experienced and welcoming team, dedicated to delivering a high-quality clinical Oncology and Haematology service. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safe and effective supply of aseptic products across the Trust, while working within a department that values innovation and collaboration. Ideal candidates will bring previous hospital experience, particularly in aseptics and oncology, and be ready to take the next step into a more specialist pharmacist role. Our department has recently undergone a comprehensive Pharmacy Transformation Programme, featuring a full refurbishment and the integration of cutting-edge technologies including a Chemotherapy EPMA system, automated robotic and controlled drug dispensing, and e-Rostering. This is a chance to be part of a forward-looking team in a modernised environment where your expertise will make a meaningful impact.

Main duties of the job

To be a bank specialist Haematology Pharmacist providing pharmacy support to haematology and oncology services under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist for Haematology.

To support the Aseptics Team by monitoring and checking chemotherapy.

To be an active member of the Haem -Oncology Pharmacy team and to help meet the overall strategic objectives of the team in the provision of pharmaceutical care for cancer and medical patients.

 

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.