Job summary
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is a modern forward thinking teaching hospital offering acute care to a population of over 1 million. Electronic prescribing and medicines administration has been implemented across all inpatient wards, the Emergency Department and most recently as part of our response to COVID-19, for Outpatients. We have strong links with both the School of Pharmacy and the Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia, with onsite teacher practitioner posts. The Trust has a clear commitment to patient centred care through investment in its services and staff.
The Pharmacy Department is at the forefront of healthcare delivery with a strong focus on Medicines Management and innovative pharmaceutical practice. It is challenging the current professional roles resulting in a number of innovative new pharmacy led developments and new posts, including pharmacists working within pre-op assessment and out-patient clinics and in our ED and admissions units.
This post is for full time employment.
To support 7 day working all staff are required to work 1 in 10 weekends with corresponding time off given during the week. All staff are required to undertake at least one bank holiday duty per year.
It is expected that band 6 pharmacists will participate in the on-call service which attracts additional pay.
Main duties of the job
We would welcome applications from both Trainee Pharmacists qualifying in August 2023 who have a satisfactory 26 week performance review and those with some experience at band 6 in hospital pharmacy looking to develop towards a band 7. Application from GP practice-based pharmacist looking to change sectors is also welcomed. Progression to band 7 will be based on completion of pre-defined competencies.
You will join a team of rotational pharmacists working across all aspects of hospital pharmacy with opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of clinical specialities including admissions/emergency department, cardiology, orthopaedics, critical care, respiratory and cystic fibrosis, paediatrics, oncology/haematology, medicines information, clinical trials and preparative services. Our structured training programme will be tailored to you and your level of experience. You will have support and regular feedback from our team of experienced senior pharmacists during all rotations and will have the opportunity to undertake a post graduate pharmacy diploma. You will be supported to achieve the competencies defined for the band 7 specialist pharmacist role and once achieved will automatically progress.
Applicants will be self-motivated, able to work independently and be capable of working under pressure. The successful candidates must have excellent communication skills and be willing to learn.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate and assist in the provision of clinical pharmacy services on a rotational basis to all directorates and departments, in liaison and under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders
- Work in accordance with professional, departmental and Trust polices to ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical care
- To liaise with all pharmacy staff grades, medical, nursing and other staff in the provision and development of clinical pharmacy services.
- Following accreditation, to actively prescribe discharge medication accordingto Trust protocol in order to ensure delays in discharge do not occur.
- To undertake and actively participate in clinical and medicine management audits and implement changes to ensure compliance.
- To participate in quality improvement programmes relating to pharmacy / use of medicines .
- To participate in the provision of a medicines information service andPharmacy helpline to staff and patients.
- To ensure that all provisions of the current law relating to pharmacy andmedicines are complied with both within the Pharmacy Department and throughout the Trust. This will include completion of statutory ward controlled drug checks and advice on safe storage of medicines.
- To work with medical and nursing staff at ward level to reduce medicines wastage and ensure compliance with the Trusts drug formulary.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate and assist in the provision of clinical pharmacy services on a rotational basis to all directorates and departments, in liaison and under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders
- Work in accordance with professional, departmental and Trust polices to ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical care
- To liaise with all pharmacy staff grades, medical, nursing and other staff in the provision and development of clinical pharmacy services.
- Following accreditation, to actively prescribe discharge medication accordingto Trust protocol in order to ensure delays in discharge do not occur.
- To undertake and actively participate in clinical and medicine management audits and implement changes to ensure compliance.
- To participate in quality improvement programmes relating to pharmacy / use of medicines .
- To participate in the provision of a medicines information service andPharmacy helpline to staff and patients.
- To ensure that all provisions of the current law relating to pharmacy andmedicines are complied with both within the Pharmacy Department and throughout the Trust. This will include completion of statutory ward controlled drug checks and advice on safe storage of medicines.
- To work with medical and nursing staff at ward level to reduce medicines wastage and ensure compliance with the Trusts drug formulary.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council or due to be registered Summer 2023
Experience
Essential
- Clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills - oral and written
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council or due to be registered Summer 2023
Experience
Essential
- Clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills - oral and written
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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).
