Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Early Careers Pharmacist - 2 Years

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Job summary

Closing Date:09.03.25 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 10.03.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 17.03.25

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered pharmacist to work in our team of Early Careers Pharmacists. The post holder will be expected to value working in a team of Early Careers Pharmacists and the wider pharmacy team, however also be able to work autonomously on the out of hours rota.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a full range of hospital pharmacy skills, with particular emphasis on patient-facing work. The GPhC, Health Education England and NHS England are introducing reforms to pharmacist early years' education and training. BTHFT's Pharmacy Department are fully committed to developing a modern workforce with the skills, flexibilities, values and behaviours to deliver collaborative, high quality and research led care and learning. Previously Early Careers Pharmacists have been placed on the University of Bradford Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (Secondary Care) and tuition fees paid subject to funding from Health Education England (HEE). . For more information about the diploma use the following link www. bradford.ac.uk/courses/pg/foundation-pharmacy-practice.

Main duties of the job

We run a progressive and innovative clinical pharmacy service where successful candidates will receive clinical experience in areas such as acute medicine, general medicine, respiratory, anticoagulation, older peoples' medicine, coronary care, haematology, oncology, paediatrics, renal medicine, intensive care and surgery, plus the other specialties expected from a busy teaching hospital. The postholder will also gain experience in dispensary services, aseptic production, medicines information, radiopharmacy and clinical trials.

Please note this is a two year contract which would suit pharmacists looking to move into hospital pharmacy from any sector. We are also willing to accept applications from trainee pharmacists who are due to graduate this summer

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

389-25-6972675

Job locations

Bradford

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of hospital pharmacy as a pre-registration pharmacist or qualified pharmacist

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

  • MPharm or equivalent degree in pharmacy
  • Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

  • Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

other

Essential

  • Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department

Desirable

  • Current driving license / able to travel between sites (reasonable adjustments will be considered)

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to apply evidence-based clinical knowledge
  • Ability to apply person-centred care in all scenarios
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and demonstrates good interpersonal skills, including appropriately challenging others
  • Can manage uncertainty and risk
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and with minimum supervision
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Good team working skills
  • Demonstrable attention to detail
  • Computer literate
  • Self directed learner
  • Demonstrates empathy
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of hospital pharmacy as a pre-registration pharmacist or qualified pharmacist

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

  • MPharm or equivalent degree in pharmacy
  • Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

  • Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

other

Essential

  • Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department

Desirable

  • Current driving license / able to travel between sites (reasonable adjustments will be considered)

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to apply evidence-based clinical knowledge
  • Ability to apply person-centred care in all scenarios
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and demonstrates good interpersonal skills, including appropriately challenging others
  • Can manage uncertainty and risk
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and with minimum supervision
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Good team working skills
  • Demonstrable attention to detail
  • Computer literate
  • Self directed learner
  • Demonstrates empathy

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Pharmacist Team Leader Education

Manrita Khatker

manrita.khatker@bthft.nhs.uk

01274364234

Details

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

389-25-6972675

Job locations

Bradford

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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