Job summary
We are looking for dynamic, motivated and forward-thinking clinical pharmacists to join our friendly, innovative and supportive clinical pharmacy team at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
As the successful candidate you will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, proactive and patient focused clinical pharmacy service.
Applicants should be a pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or a trainee pharmacist due to qualify this summer. You will be self-motivated and organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team, and you will be fully supported by the pharmacy team to develop within this role.
Ability to meet travel requirements.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
To provide a clinical pharmacy service to the dispensary and designated ward areas including the local hospice and a community hospital in Congleton.
Our team of pharmacists currently provide a service to the following specialities:
- Cardiology
- Respiratory
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Medical admissions
- Trauma and orthopaedics
- General Surgery
- Intensive care
- Paediatrics
- Care of the Elderly
- Intermediate Care
- Palliative care
- Pre-operative assessment clinic
You will be provided with the relevant training and support to work in the various specialities within the Trust and in addition to ward-based services, our comprehensive rotation programme also includes training within our aseptics and Medicines Information services.
Within the role you will be able to further develop your clinical skills through the undertaking of a clinical postgraduate diploma and we encourage our clinical team to undertake the non-medical prescribing module as part of this.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk . There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
- One year pre-registration training
- Registered with the GPhC
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Desirable
- Good understanding of Hospital pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good time management
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to problem solve
- Self-motivating and ability to motivate others
Desirable
- Previous Hospital pharmacy experience
Travel requirement
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
- One year pre-registration training
- Registered with the GPhC
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Desirable
- Good understanding of Hospital pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good time management
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to problem solve
- Self-motivating and ability to motivate others
Desirable
- Previous Hospital pharmacy experience
Travel requirement
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements
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
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).
