Rotational Clinical Pharmacist Band 6 to 7 Progression role
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our teams as a band 6 rotational clinical pharmacist on a progression pathway to becoming a band 7 clinical pharmacist. As an organisation and department we are committed to the development and retention of our staff, which is why we want to invest in this new band 6 to 7 progression role.
Applicants should be either a registered pharmacist with the GPhC or a trainee pharmacist due to qualify this year. 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. Applicants wanting a new challenge and looking to move health sectors, are encouraged to apply. At East Cheshire, we have adaptable and supportive training programs for pharmacists wanting to try something new.
Macclesfield is ideally located, being on the doorstep of the Peak District, with efficient links into Manchester. This is a fantastic location to explore and experience the best of the Northwest. If you are looking to relocate and try somewhere new, this is the place to come to. As a department we take advantage of what the area has to offer with social activities for everyone.
Travel is an essential part of this role, please demonstrate on your application how you would meet this.
This is a full time (37.5 hours) permanent post, yet part-time hours will be considered.
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 specialties:
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 specialties 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.
Travel is an essential part of this role, please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement.
This post is Permanent and full time, and includes participation in late duty, on-call and weekend work.
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.
Details
Date posted
02 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £47,672 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
209-A-23-5249648
Job locations
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Employer details
Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Employer's website
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