Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - Band 6-7 STEP Programme

Job summary

The STEP training programme offers the opportunity to gain experience as a clinical pharmacist in a supportive learning environment. You will join us as a Band 6 pharmacist, progressing through our training programme to Band 7 in a timeline that considers your prior experience and training.

Our current band 6 pharmacists work across a range of services including ward-based clinical pharmacy services (e.g. cardiology, elderly care, trauma & orthopaedics etc), emergency department, aseptic services and dispensary services. Our Band 7 rotations include specialist and acute medicine, critical care, vascular surgery, aseptic services and medicines information. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in service development and medicines optimisation projects. Education and training will also form part of your role to promote safe and effective prescribing by clinicians.

You must be a fully registered pharmacist to undertake this role.

This is a full time post, including the provision of out of hours pharmacy service on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

Participates in the provision of a comprehensive pharmaceutical service across the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and to the organisations the Trust has a contract to supply medicines.

Work across a range of specialities and services including; ward-based clinical pharmacy services (e.g. cardiology, elderly care, trauma & orthopaedics), emergency department, aseptic services and dispensary services. Progressing to specialist rotations as a Band 7.

Provide ward based clinical pharmacy services to wards, supporting safe and effective prescribing and administration of medicines.

Participates in the development, monitoring and continued development of the medicines management systems throughout the hospital.

Participate in the evening, weekend and Bank Holiday rota and emergency duty rota where appropriate in line with Agenda for Change.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)