Job summary
Specialist Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - Band 7 - 37.5 hours - Permanent
We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist to join our friendly team of Clinical Rotational Pharmacists. With a new Chief Pharmacist, an ambitious 2 year departmental strategy and the pharmacy robot being replaced in 2025; we are in the prime position to support you to become an outstanding clinical pharmacist and help you fulfil your full potential.
Our team of Clinical Rotational Pharmacists participate in 6 month rotations working across all divisions within the trust giving the post holder the opportunity to experience a breadth of clinical pharmacy practice and professional development. Rotations include Aseptics, Anticoagulation Clinics, Intermediate Care Services, Medicines Information, Clinical Trials, Medical Admissions, General Medicine, Paediatrics and Surgery and Orthopaedics
We will fully fund and support you to undertake relevant post graduate training including the independent prescribing qualification and leadership training.
Participation in the extended hours, weekend, Bank Holiday and on-call service will be required
Main duties of the job
- To provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to ward(s) within specialist area.
- To deliver designated performance objectives specific to the allocated rotation area(s).
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy ( 4 years) or recognised equivalent
- Pre-registration training and experience
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Completed or undertaking a post-graduate diploma / MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Independent Non-medical Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- 12 months Post registration experience of working in a busy Hospital (or equivalent documented clinical experience)
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good working knowledge of therapeutics of common disease states and frequently used therapeutic regimes
- Good all round practical clinical pharmacy and medicines management skill
- Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and in writing with patients and service users
- Professional attitude
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a large team
- Able to prioritise and organise own workload
- Clear understanding of the legal and professional requirements of a Pharmacist
- Able to meet the demands of a busy department and specifically to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Understands the issues affecting the NHS and the pharmaceutical service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy ( 4 years) or recognised equivalent
- Pre-registration training and experience
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Completed or undertaking a post-graduate diploma / MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Independent Non-medical Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- 12 months Post registration experience of working in a busy Hospital (or equivalent documented clinical experience)
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good working knowledge of therapeutics of common disease states and frequently used therapeutic regimes
- Good all round practical clinical pharmacy and medicines management skill
- Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and in writing with patients and service users
- Professional attitude
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a large team
- Able to prioritise and organise own workload
- Clear understanding of the legal and professional requirements of a Pharmacist
- Able to meet the demands of a busy department and specifically to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Understands the issues affecting the NHS and the pharmaceutical service
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).
