Job overview

Main duties of the job

The Pharmacist will support the delivery of clinical pharmacy and medicines management services to oncology and haematology patients. The post holder will contribute to safe and effective use of medicines across cancer pathways, including clinical screening and verification of chemotherapy, prescribing support, and implementation of evidence-based and national guidance at a local level.

Working as a specialist oncology pharmacist, the post holder will provide direct patient care through participation in consultant ward rounds, oncology clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings. Responsibilities include clinical assessment of prescriptions against treatment protocols, validation of systemic anti-cancer therapies and supporting the development and maintenance of chemotherapy regimens, policies and electronic prescribing systems.

The post holder will contribute to the education and training of pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, and support the development of non-medical prescribing within the service, while maintaining high standards of professional practice.

Governance responsibilities include participation in audit, research and drug utilisation review programmes, as well as contributing to pharmacy involvement in oncology clinical trials, risk management and incident reporting processes.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.