RM Medicines Pharmacist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join RM Medicines and work as a Pharmacist. The successful candidate will be integral to providing leadership and direction to the pharmacy team with an aim of providing a high-quality outpatient pharmacy service to patients at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. Individuals recruited to the RM Medicines team will be supported to provide expert care to oncology patients and will benefit from training and the learning experiences of working closely with an institute providing outstanding, leading‑edge treatment to cancer patients. Candidates who excel in role with be sponsored through a clinical certificate. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about improving the lives of patients with cancer. Together with the Royal Marsden Team, the pharmacy team at RM Medicines will review existing processes for medicines supply to continually ensure the patient has the best experience. RM Medicines operates from two centres, in Chelsea and Sutton. We are looking for 1 x full time Pharmacist to be based on the Sutton site. The candidate must be a registered Pharmacist with UK pharmacy experience. Those awaiting registration will be considered.

• To lead on the efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of a high quality Outpatient Pharmacy service to patients and users by maintaining a high standard of professionalism and safety in accordance with legislation, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) legislation, applicable Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Professional standards and recognised good practice.
• To contribute to the optimisation and development of the Outpatient Pharmacy.
• To participate in improvement audits and investigation of errors and implement identified service improvement when necessary.
• To work collaboratively and supportively with the Pharmacy Manager and deputise in their absence when necessary.
• Be the responsible Pharmacist as per GPhC regulations when required.
• To contribute to the efficient management and administration of the business.

RM Medicines has been set up by the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, as a separate entity to provide outpatient pharmacy services, focussed on ensuring efficient and safe supply of medicines to their patients. The Royal Marsden is a specialist cancer hospital and together with its principal academic partner, the Institute of Cancer Research they are ranked in the top five cancer centres in the world for the impact of their research. It is a centre of excellence with an international reputation for ground-breaking research and pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments and technologies, as well as specialising in cancer diagnosis and education. Individuals recruited to the RM Medicines team will be supported to provide expert care to oncology patients and will benefit from training and the learning experiences of working closely with an institute providing outstanding, leading‑edge treatment to cancer patients. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

• To screen, dispense and check prescriptions in accordance with local and national policies, procedures and guidelines, in particular referring any prescribing queries appropriately for confirmation or revision.
• To implement clinical policies, procedures and prescribing guidelines under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager.
• To be aware of particular nature of ordering, storage and supply of high cost drugs.
• To ensure all activity undertaken is consistent with maintaining registration of the premises with GPhC or CQC as necessary
• To ensure the ‘Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulations’ 2008 are adhered to at all times and ensure the ‘Pharmacy Record’ is maintained at all times.
• To contribute to ensuring that up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures are in place and adhered to as required.
• To work with the wider multi-disciplinary team to enhance and develop the Outpatient Pharmacy service that patients receive, and to continually review pathways to optimise care.
• To participate in the development of the strategic planning processes for the Outpatient Pharmacy, implementing and monitoring action plans as appropriate.
• To identify opportunities to improve the Pharmacy environment to drive efficiency and patient safety.
• To provide clinical and professional leadership and advice to all pharmacy staff working for RM Medicines.
• To provide professional advice and support to all staff working within the Outpatients Pharmacy, Trust staff and patients to ensure legal and professional pharmaceutical requirements are adhered to.
• Act as a role model for other Pharmacists and pharmacy staff, in line with the values of RM Medicines.
• To manage relevant pharmacy staff and contribute to appropriate processes for assessing competency of pharmacy staff and appraisal system resulting in the formulation of appropriate training plans for pharmacy staff.
• To contribute to the development and effective induction of pharmacy staff.
• To ensure all disciplinary matters are fairly, promptly and professionally handled including appropriate accurate record keeping.