Job summary
Foundation Pharmacist - Band 6 + Emergency Duty Commitment1.0 wte Maidstone HospitalWe have an exciting opportunity to join our clinical pharmacy team. You will be supported in your role and development by our specialist principal pharmacists and we encourage and support all foundation pharmacists to undertake the postgraduate diploma in general pharmacy practice.The post will be rotational through a number of specialties e.g. Stroke, Frailty, Patient services, Surgery, Medical Admissions, Respiratory, Cardiology and Oncology. There are also opportunities for cross-site rotations e.g. paediatrics/medicines information and external rotations in general practice. Future plans for an exciting mental health rotation are also in progress.You will play an essential role in optimising patient care during their hospital stay and at discharge. You will be an important part of the multi-disciplinary team; liaising with doctors, nurses and other allied healthcare professionals.Our department excels in nurturing talent and developing foundation pharmacists into senior members of the team. We will provide you with opportunities to flourish in your role.As part of the role you will also take part in our weekend, Bank Holiday, late night and on-call rotas.
Main duties of the job
For more information on our departments please visit www.mtw.nhs.uk
Maidstone Hospital provides care to local patients, specialities on site include; A&E, admissions, cardiology, gastroenterology, stroke, respiratory, frailty, elective surgery, intensive care, ophthalmology, oncology and HIV services. Pharmacy has a high profile in the Trust and we have well established clinical teams and clinical services.
We are an innovative and dynamic team and have developed new ways of working to improve patient care and experience in our hospital. We have excellent working relationships with our sister hospital at Tunbridge Wells, our neighbouring Mental Health Trust, Kent & Medway ICB, Medway School of Pharmacy and local community pharmacies.
The Trust implemented our EPMA system in November 2022 and we have lots of opportunities for further study and developing your pharmacy career
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
- 1 years Pre-Registration training and experience
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate / diploma in relevant pharmaceutical speciality
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Newly registered pharmacists or pharmacists with no hospital experience are suitable candidates for this post
- Good clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines
Desirable
- Hospital clinical/dispensary pharmacy experience
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
- Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and government initiatives e.g. NICE, NSF etc.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their influence on current practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
- Ability to seek advice form senior staff when necessary
- Effective customer service skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy
- 1 years Pre-Registration training and experience
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Post graduate certificate / diploma in relevant pharmaceutical speciality
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Newly registered pharmacists or pharmacists with no hospital experience are suitable candidates for this post
- Good clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines
Desirable
- Hospital clinical/dispensary pharmacy experience
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
- Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and government initiatives e.g. NICE, NSF etc.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their influence on current practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
- Ability to seek advice form senior staff when necessary
- Effective customer service skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department.
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).
