Band 6 - Rotational Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team of Rotational Clinical Pharmacists.
The successful candidate will gain a wide range of experience in clinical specialties including: Medicine, Surgery, Care of the Elderly and Acute Admissions and in rotations through Medicines Information, Technical and patient services.
The role includes:
- Providing pharmaceutical care to patients from admission to discharge on the wards
- Participating in the multi-disciplinary team at ward level.
- Day to day working with the Medicines Management Technicians
- Providing prescribing advice and support to junior medical staff.
- Educating patients about their medicines.
- Participation in clinical audit
Main duties of the job
The department has excellent links with the University of Hertfordshire and opportunities are available for rotational clinical pharmacists to undertake the Joint Programmes Board (JPB) clinical diploma, supported and mentored by our highly skilled team.
The Pharmacy department within West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust is located on three sites and has over 100 staff, with the main Pharmacy department based at Watford General Hospital.
The department provides a stimulating, friendly and professionally rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical expertise.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
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Details
Date posted
22 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,162 to £44,629 a year including High Cost Allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
360-C-5346
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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