Government of Jersey

Lead Pharmacist, Technical Services & Cancer

Job number: SOJ15371

Closing date: 12-Sep-2023

Post requires 5 years residency: No

Post requires Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance: Yes – Enhanced

Contract type: Fixed Term

Length of contract: 12 Months

Full time or part time: Full Time

Term time only: No

Working hours: 37 Hours  per  Year

Salary: 67874  - 74599  GBP per year

Apply link: Job details (gov.je)

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity in a unique environment? If so, why not consider joining our friendly and dynamic Pharmacy Team at Jersey General Hospital in the Channel Islands.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Lead Pharmacist Oncology and Technical Services for a fixed 12 month contract. You will be the Accountable Pharmacist for the Technical Services Unit where we produce injectable chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition to a wide variety of the island’s patients.

You will provide professional leadership in the co-ordination of technical pharmacy services and training of staff including other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, work in close collaboration with other professionals and follow set departmental procedures and policies, as well as provide clinical support to the Oncology/Haematology unit.

You will be involved in supporting a number of new future developments. We currently use Wellsky systems, and both Envair positive pressure isolators and Cirrus negative pressure isolators for production within the Technical Services unit. The hospital has recently implemented EPMA on the wards, with roll out to our outpatient clinics underway. The implementation of a chemotherapy EPMA is also to be implemented in the future.

As part of this role you will also sit on the Pharmacy Operational Management team, negotiating with other service managers to manage complex operational issues on a day to day basis.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, with weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota basis.

You must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Previous Technical services experience is essential, with additional experience on Oncology wards.

Jersey is a fantastic place to live with beautiful beaches, highly rated restaurants and a strong community spirit. Island life in Jersey offers a perfect work life balance.

More information about Jersey is available at http://www.gov.je/lifeevents/movingtojersey

To apply please click the apply button.

For an informal discussion please contact Jessica Staal on 01534 442629.

As an inclusive employer we will create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications for working flexible hours, part-time working and job sharing.