Job summary
Permanent and fixed term contract/secondment for 12 months available.
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is a forward thinking teaching hospital offering acute care to a population of approximately one million. We are one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the UK with strong links to both the School of Pharmacy and the Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia. Electronic prescribing and medicines administration has been implemented across all inpatient wards, the A&E and outpatients. We are at the forefront of healthcare delivery with a strong focus on Medicines Management and innovative pharmaceutical practice.
We welcome informal visit to our ward or contact us for any queries regarding this role, we are also able to provide you with resources to support with your application completion via our recruitment team.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
We would welcome applications from both Trainee Pharmacists qualifying in August 2024 and those with some experience at band 6 in hospital pharmacy looking for new opportunities. Applications from pharmacists looking to change sectors is also welcomed. We have one permanent and two 12-month fixed term roles available.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated pharmacists to join our team and contribute to delivering and developing our high quality, patient-focused service. 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 specialties and pharmacy services.
Our structured training program 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.
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.
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.
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.
- To participate in the drug recall system in consultation with the PrincipalPharmacist, Operations Manager and Deputy Operations Manager, Support Services.
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.
- To participate in the drug recall system in consultation with the PrincipalPharmacist, Operations Manager and Deputy Operations Manager, Support Services.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master of Pharmacy
- Current listing on the Register of Pharmaceutical Chemists with the General Pharmaceutical Council
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
- Master of Pharmacy
- Current listing on the Register of Pharmaceutical Chemists with the General Pharmaceutical Council
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).
