Job summary
Are you a newly qualified pharmacist (or due to become registered in the Summer of 2023) or a pharmacist with experience outside of secondary care - this is the perfect role for you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated qualified pharmacist to work in our team of Early Careers Pharmacists. You will be expected to value working in a team of Early Careers Pharmacists and the wider pharmacy and MDT team
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop a range of hospital pharmacy skills, with particular emphasis on patient-facing work.
We run a progressive and innovative clinical pharmacy service where successful candidates will work cross-site at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital and will receive clinical experience in areas such as acute medicine, general medicine, respiratory, older peoples' medicine, coronary care, paediatrics, intensive care and surgery. The postholders will also have the opportunity to work within particular areas of interest with experience available in dispensary services, aseptic production, medicines information, working within a discharge team, community services and ED.
You will need to beable to manage your time,prioritise tasks effectively,be proactiveand communicate well with your colleagues to ensure that we deliver an excellent service together as a team.
About us
How will we help you develop in your role?
We will support you with an induction to the department, alongside a range of e-learning opportunities provided as part of your Trust training and development, and as part of our experienced team of Clinical Pharmacists you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills with support from your colleagues. The opportunity to undertaken the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy with the University of Bradford will be offered to commence as soon as possible after starting in post.
Previous hospital experience is not essential, we welcome applications from driven pharmacists working in other sectors who would like to explore a career in secondary care.
You will take part in our weekend, on call and bank holiday rota
All posts in the organisationare subject to aprobationary period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main tasks
- Undertakes clinical pharmacy duties on ward areas and the dispensary within areas competence.
- Follows Trust policies in relation to the Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Assists with the stock control of Medicines within the Trust
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Is responsible for the management of risk in relation to the areas of responsibility of the post holder
- Participates in the training of pharmacy staff and other health care professionals.
- Dosing and monitoring anticoagulants
Participate in the Clinical Pharmacy Service, reviewing prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, drug interactions and legality; dispenses and supplies drugs for patients:
- Provide professional and clinical information and advice to the multidisciplinary healthcarestaff (including primary care), patients and carers, to support individual patient care and medicines optimisation
- Make recommendations tailored to the context of specific patients or situations, including calculations for complex drug regimens
- Address issues of co-existing medical diseases and conditions such as renal and hepatic impairment, pregnancy, breastfeeding and concurrent medications
- Liaise with antibiotic pharmacists and microbiology to ensure adherence to the antibiotic formulary, prescribing guidelines and antimicrobial management policy
- Undertakes activities in relation to clinical trials in line with standard operating procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main tasks
- Undertakes clinical pharmacy duties on ward areas and the dispensary within areas competence.
- Follows Trust policies in relation to the Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Assists with the stock control of Medicines within the Trust
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Is responsible for the management of risk in relation to the areas of responsibility of the post holder
- Participates in the training of pharmacy staff and other health care professionals.
- Dosing and monitoring anticoagulants
Participate in the Clinical Pharmacy Service, reviewing prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, drug interactions and legality; dispenses and supplies drugs for patients:
- Provide professional and clinical information and advice to the multidisciplinary healthcarestaff (including primary care), patients and carers, to support individual patient care and medicines optimisation
- Make recommendations tailored to the context of specific patients or situations, including calculations for complex drug regimens
- Address issues of co-existing medical diseases and conditions such as renal and hepatic impairment, pregnancy, breastfeeding and concurrent medications
- Liaise with antibiotic pharmacists and microbiology to ensure adherence to the antibiotic formulary, prescribing guidelines and antimicrobial management policy
- Undertakes activities in relation to clinical trials in line with standard operating procedures
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- 1 year pre-registration training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- A good basic knowledge of pharmacy
- Computer literate
- Shows a commitment to undertaking mandatory Continuous Professional Development requirements
- Good verbal and written communication
- Time management, decision making and organisational skills
- Self motivating
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Meticulous attention to detail
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
- Ability to work under pressure, remains calm and objective
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Have an awareness of all Trust policies and procedures
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- 1 year pre-registration training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- A good basic knowledge of pharmacy
- Computer literate
- Shows a commitment to undertaking mandatory Continuous Professional Development requirements
- Good verbal and written communication
- Time management, decision making and organisational skills
- Self motivating
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Meticulous attention to detail
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
- Ability to work under pressure, remains calm and objective
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Have an awareness of all Trust policies and procedures
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).
