Job summary
Are you a current qualified Band 6/7 pharmacist internal or external looking for your next challenge and keen to experience a further range of clinical specialties?
An opportunity for a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our rotational STEP Band 7 pharmacist programme.
We are looking for someone with drive, enthusiasm and commitment. You will have excellent people skills and the ability to work with and influence staff at many levels.
Experience of working in hospital within a patient focused environment is essential while a keenness to use knowledge, skills and experience to improve patient care through the delivery of efficient medicines management services (including out of hours services & on-call) is essential.
The programme will allow you to gain the skills and experience to meet the requirements of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Foundation Framework and will provide you with a portfolio of evidence for further career progression.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high quality pharmaceutical services to key areas on rotation including neonatal wards, critical care, aseptics and nutrition specialities (to name a few!) as well as contributing to core ward commitments, including weekend and on call services.
There will also be opportunities to gain leadership skills by co-ordination of specific teams of the clinical pharmacy service, alongside participation in Trust projects and departmental governance objectives within set rotations.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community. Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy is a progressive department, keen to embrace innovative ideas to better improve our clinical service model.
Following significant investment for MMUH, our pharmacy department has led the innovations in Omnicell/automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), AMis Smart carts and Bristol Maid keyless access lockers for patient medications which are in place across most acute areas of work - improving drug security and safe administration of drugs across the rest of the organisation.
Robotic dispensing is well established, now including an out of hours on call chute and we have successfully implemented Electronic Prescribing and Administration throughout the Trust for a number of years now. We are working towards innovative models of delivering clinical pharmacy services as part of our 7 day working plans.
The post holder will be required to complete specialist training packs associated with each clinical rotation and complete additional RPS portfolio requirements to progress through the STEP programme. Full details can be found in the Job Description and Personal Specification.
Post holder will be supported by the internal Education and Training team aw s well as accredited medicines management trained technicians to deliver these goals.
*Please note salary will be based upon Annex 21 contract*
Vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive an overwhelming response
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy is a progressive department, keen to embrace innovative ideas to better improve our clinical service model.
Following significant investment for MMUH, our pharmacy department has led the innovations in Omnicell/automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), AMis Smart carts and Bristol Maid keyless access lockers for patient medications which are in place across most acute areas of work - improving drug security and safe administration of drugs across the rest of the organisation.
Robotic dispensing is well established, now including an out of hours on call chute and we have successfully implemented Electronic Prescribing and Administration throughout the Trust for a number of years now. We are working towards innovative models of delivering clinical pharmacy services as part of our 7 day working plans.
The post holder will be required to complete specialist training packs associated with each clinical rotation and complete additional RPS portfolio requirements to progress through the STEP programme. Full details can be found in the Job Description and Personal Specification.
Post holder will be supported by the internal Education and Training team aw s well as accredited medicines management trained technicians to deliver these goals.
*Please note salary will be based upon Annex 21 contract*
Vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive an overwhelming response
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate clinical pharmacy hospital experience for entry to STEP programme
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Successful completion of pre-registration in hospital setting
- Evidence of up to date CPD
Desirable
- Member of a professional organisation e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society, UKCPA
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge, demonstrated by completion of clinical assessments or equivalent
- Up to date knowledge of medicines legislation and medicines management governance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and independently
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Communicate effective with a wide range of professionals and patients
- Able to present complex clinical information to groups and individuals
- To present well structured and precise written information for patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Proven ability to work in stressful situations/under extreme pressure
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate clinical pharmacy hospital experience for entry to STEP programme
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Successful completion of pre-registration in hospital setting
- Evidence of up to date CPD
Desirable
- Member of a professional organisation e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society, UKCPA
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge, demonstrated by completion of clinical assessments or equivalent
- Up to date knowledge of medicines legislation and medicines management governance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and independently
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Communicate effective with a wide range of professionals and patients
- Able to present complex clinical information to groups and individuals
- To present well structured and precise written information for patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Proven ability to work in stressful situations/under extreme pressure
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).
