Job summary
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive pharmacy team on a temporary basis via our internal bank.
We are looking for a pharmacist who is already working confidently at Band 6 or Band 7 level and can provide high-quality pharmaceutical care within a busy acute NHS Trust.
Our bank colleagues enjoy many benefits such as employee assistance programme, Blue Light card, subsidised gym membership and other NHS discounts.
Main duties of the job
This role would suit you if you:o Are a registered Pharmacist with hospital experience at Band 6 or Band 7 levelo Are confident working within a multidisciplinary hospital teamo Have experience using (or are comfortable learning) electronic prescribing and medicines record systemso Are flexible, adaptable, and able to support service delivery where neededo Have good teamwork and problem-solving skills
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a bank pharmacist, you will contribute to the delivery of clinical pharmacy services across the Trust, focusing on service provision. You will be expected to provide support to the pharmacy dispensary and the clinical areas within Medicine, Surgery and Admissions, while ensuring the safe and efficient supply of medication and clinical advice.This post does not include a structured development or progression pathway (rotations); however, you will be working within a supportive, well-established pharmacy team that values professionalism, team-work, and high standards of patient care.
Key features of the role: Flexibility to pick shifts that work for you Band 6 or Band 7 (depending on experience) Combination of clinical pharmacy services support and dispensary cover Modern pharmacy service with electronic prescribing and dispensing Collaboration with a supportive and dedicated team to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Please refer to the Job Descriptions attached for more detailed information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a bank pharmacist, you will contribute to the delivery of clinical pharmacy services across the Trust, focusing on service provision. You will be expected to provide support to the pharmacy dispensary and the clinical areas within Medicine, Surgery and Admissions, while ensuring the safe and efficient supply of medication and clinical advice.This post does not include a structured development or progression pathway (rotations); however, you will be working within a supportive, well-established pharmacy team that values professionalism, team-work, and high standards of patient care.
Key features of the role: Flexibility to pick shifts that work for you Band 6 or Band 7 (depending on experience) Combination of clinical pharmacy services support and dispensary cover Modern pharmacy service with electronic prescribing and dispensing Collaboration with a supportive and dedicated team to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Please refer to the Job Descriptions attached for more detailed information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold M.Pharm/B Pharm/BSc Pharmacy
- Registered as a pharmacist with The General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy or nearing completion, or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience in providing a pharmacy clinical service to patients in a range of specialities
- Knowledge of pharmacy-based computer systems
- Experience of out of hours pharmacy service
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to deal with patients, members of the public and other health care workers in a professional manner
- Evidence of self-motivated professional development
- Able to have a flexible approach to working hours/duties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold M.Pharm/B Pharm/BSc Pharmacy
- Registered as a pharmacist with The General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy or nearing completion, or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience in providing a pharmacy clinical service to patients in a range of specialities
- Knowledge of pharmacy-based computer systems
- Experience of out of hours pharmacy service
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to deal with patients, members of the public and other health care workers in a professional manner
- Evidence of self-motivated professional development
- Able to have a flexible approach to working hours/duties
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
