Job summary
Our
trainee pharmacist positions allow the trainee to develop and apply the skills
acquired at undergraduatre level.
Leraning is experiential and the trainee will develop their skills by
providing pharmaceutical care and dispensary services. is a trainng role
accredited by the General Pharmaceutical CXouncil of Great Britain
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will follow a structured timetable rotating through the main
hospital specialities. During the
training year the trainee will gain the skills and knowledge to meet the GPhC
learning outcomes and pass the registration assessment.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Rotations
will cover dispensary services developing competence in dispensing accuracy
checking and clinical checking. Rotations
through the various specialities carrying out medicines reconciliation,
discharge planning patient consultations and working with the multi
disciplinary team to provide excellent pharmaceutical care to patients. Depending on the training position chosen
training will be supplemented by spending time in at least two of the following
areas: community pharmacy, GP surgery,
Health and Justice services or a Mental Health Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Rotations
will cover dispensary services developing competence in dispensing accuracy
checking and clinical checking. Rotations
through the various specialities carrying out medicines reconciliation,
discharge planning patient consultations and working with the multi
disciplinary team to provide excellent pharmaceutical care to patients. Depending on the training position chosen
training will be supplemented by spending time in at least two of the following
areas: community pharmacy, GP surgery,
Health and Justice services or a Mental Health Trust.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Eligible to register as a trainee pharmacist with the GPhC
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Foundation training scheme set by the
- General Pharmaceutical Council
- Applies clinical knowledge in the practicing environment; draws all
- knowledge together and builds upon what have learnt to benefit the person receiving care
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of Pharmacy in Practice*
- Demonstrates awareness of roles and functions of the wider pharmacy
- team
Qualifications
Essential
- Will have a Masters degree from a UK university or OSPAP scheme and Meets the requirements for Foundation training set by the General
- Pharmaceutical Council at intended start date
Experience
Essential
- Currently enrolled at a UK school of Pharmacy and has successfully completed 3 years of degree and is on course to successfully complete the final year. Or has completed an overseas pharmacy qualification and is enrolled on the OSPAP programme
Desirable
- Demonstrates experience of direct patient or public contact in a public
- facing role Demonstrates prior pharmacy related experience outside of the pharmacy qualification
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Eligible to register as a trainee pharmacist with the GPhC
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Foundation training scheme set by the
- General Pharmaceutical Council
- Applies clinical knowledge in the practicing environment; draws all
- knowledge together and builds upon what have learnt to benefit the person receiving care
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of Pharmacy in Practice*
- Demonstrates awareness of roles and functions of the wider pharmacy
- team
Qualifications
Essential
- Will have a Masters degree from a UK university or OSPAP scheme and Meets the requirements for Foundation training set by the General
- Pharmaceutical Council at intended start date
Experience
Essential
- Currently enrolled at a UK school of Pharmacy and has successfully completed 3 years of degree and is on course to successfully complete the final year. Or has completed an overseas pharmacy qualification and is enrolled on the OSPAP programme
Desirable
- Demonstrates experience of direct patient or public contact in a public
- facing role Demonstrates prior pharmacy related experience outside of the pharmacy qualification
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
