Job summary
*Band 6 to Band 7 progression opportunity*

The post holder will be an experienced pharmacist who will, within the structured senior pharmacist rotation, undertake departmental as well as ward-based duties. He/she will

1. Ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
2. Provide medication to patients in a safe and legal manner.
3. Work independently but be able to discuss issues with peer group and senior colleagues.
4. Be the lead pharmacist within the clinical speciality on rotation.
5. Actively participate in the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service and medicines management initiatives within the speciality and the Trust.
6. Assist in the planning and development of these services within the speciality and in the provision of financial reports to the Divisions.
7. Professionally and managerially support to the Pharmacist Team Leader.
8. Be competent in and participate in any aspect of the Pharmacy service, be it ward or department based.

Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description

About the Pharmacy Department:
The Pharmacy Department provides a reliable and quality patient-centred service with empathy, enthusiasm, and commitment. It prides itself in being forward-thinking and keeping pace with changes in medicines optimisation and technology. We are well respected throughout the hospital and have a close working relationship with clinical teams. We also have a high level of commitment to staff development and actively encourage all staff to share their expertise to enhance the performance of the department.

About us
Benefits of working with us:

• Opportunity to complete a fully funded postgraduate diploma in pharmacy practice. Other diplomas can be supported too.
• Opportunity to complete a fully funded Independent Prescribing course (IP). Band 7 Pharmacists' post-diploma will be supported in completing their IP.
• Access to further training and development opportunities as a rotational pharmacist.
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) if you are new to the NHS, progressing to 33 days (plus bank holidays).
• Onsite nursery that welcomes all children, aged between six weeks to five years, including those with special needs. Opening times are 7:00 to 18:00. Staff discounted rates are offered on fees.
• Access to Trust health and wellbeing initiatives -- financial wellbeing, the Trust Wellbeing Hub, and Employee Assistance Programme. Trained Mental Health First Aiders available onsite.
• Access to exclusive benefits for you and your family, including NHS discounts at various retailers, restaurants, and leisure facilities.
• Occupational Health Department which promotes and protects the physical and psychological wellbeing of all employees at the Trust.
• A variety of staff networks -- LGBTQ+ Network, Multicultural Network, Disability and Wellbeing Network, Nepalese Network, Women's Empowerment Network, Menopause Support Group.
• NHS Pension Scheme -- providing a range of benefits, including life insurance.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Both band 6 and band 7 Job Description and Person Specification have been provided for information.

Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria (as per Person Specifications)
Essential

• Education and Qualifications
• Experience
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Personal Qualities

Desirable

• Education and Qualifications
• Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.