Job summary
Due to internal promotions we have vacancies within the pharmacy team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated pharmacist to join our team. You will gain valuable clinical knowledge and experience across all specialties and be supported through a rotational clinical training programme. You will also be encouraged to study for a PG Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (funding dependent) when competencies have been demonstrated.
Someone with excellent communication and organisational skills you will have a desire to thrive and learn in a clinically focused team.
Applications are welcome from qualified pharmacists and trainee pharmacists due to qualify summer 2025.
Main duties of the job
Following a structured induction programme you will join our team providing clinical pharmacy services, as part of an operational rotation in order to facilitate the provision of safe, effective and cost-effective pharmaceutical care.
Rotations include general medicine, general and specialist surgery, orthopaedics, elderly care, emergency admissions, and stroke.
Provision of 24/7 access to pharmacy services including evening, weekend and bank holiday working to provide;
- Clinical pharmacy advice
- Medicines information
- Dispensing and supply services
To undertake a structured development and post-graduate training programme.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to use variety of problem solving techniques, appropriate to different circumstances.
- Clear understanding of priorities and ability to formulate practical short-term plans in line with department strategy.
- Ability to use skills to make decisions in situations where there are several competing factors that require analysis.
- Ability to communicate in a range of circumstances (including with patient, carers, staff, other professionals, external customers etc.)
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in pharmacy and/or multidisciplinary audit
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Pharmacy experience as part of trainee placements including: Clinical Pharmacy (community, hospital practice or ICB), Dispensing, Extemporaneous dispensing
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy experience post qualification or as part of training
- Knowledge of hospital working practice
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MPharm 4 year pharmacy degree (or previously accredited BPharm or BSc Pharm) or working towards the MPharm
- Current registration with the GPhc or on qualifying
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to use variety of problem solving techniques, appropriate to different circumstances.
- Clear understanding of priorities and ability to formulate practical short-term plans in line with department strategy.
- Ability to use skills to make decisions in situations where there are several competing factors that require analysis.
- Ability to communicate in a range of circumstances (including with patient, carers, staff, other professionals, external customers etc.)
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in pharmacy and/or multidisciplinary audit
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Pharmacy experience as part of trainee placements including: Clinical Pharmacy (community, hospital practice or ICB), Dispensing, Extemporaneous dispensing
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy experience post qualification or as part of training
- Knowledge of hospital working practice
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MPharm 4 year pharmacy degree (or previously accredited BPharm or BSc Pharm) or working towards the MPharm
- Current registration with the GPhc or on qualifying
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).
