About this role
Job summary
Are you near to completing your clinical diploma and looking for your next job? Not ready to specialise but want to expand your knowledge of specialist medicine? Want to be well supported, trained and developed by a committed senior team? Then join us at York Hospital in our specialist medicine rotational B7 pharmacist programme!
We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist to join our friendly department in York Hospital rotating every 9 months through;
Paediatrics/Education and Training Cardiology/neurology Cancer services & haematology Adult intensive care medicine Frailty Acute medicine/stroke You will receive comprehensive training, expand your clinical experience, learn strategic skills and be exposed to a wide range of future careers within hospital pharmacy. All rotations have a daily clinical responsibility to a relevant ward, involving operational and clinical commitments.
A postgraduate clinical qualification (completion of 1st year minimum) in pharmacy to Diploma level is essential as is prior experience of working in hospitals. An independent prescribing qualification is desirable but not essential as there will be a funded opportunity to work towards obtaining an NMP qualification depending on your experience and departmental priorities.
You need excellent communication and time-management skills and must demonstrate the flexibility a rotational post requires.
Main duties of the job
As a specialist rotational pharmacist you will work as part of dedicated pharmacy teams to provide and develop clinical pharmacy services to patients and care groups. You will:
act as deputy for Senior and Principal Pharmacists when necessary
participate in the multidisciplinary team delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical ward based care to patients
act as a clinical role model in each area and supervise junior staff
promote safe drug use within the specialty
develop, implement and audit local guidelines
work with the education and training team in supporting and delivering education programmes for pharmacy undergraduates, trainee pharmacists and qualified pharmacy professionals.
The variety in this role presents an ideal opportunity to form and develop clinical, teaching and leadership skills - all of which will support your development in taking up a senior role in the future. Training and development in all these areas will be supported.
You must have good clinical and operational pharmacy skills with a demonstrable record of delivering a high quality clinical pharmacy service as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Core service hours are Mon-Fri 08:45-17:15. The post includes participation in working weekends (currently 1 in 8), Bank holiday (1 per year) and on call rotas. On call working frequency (from home) is only approximately 1 in 35 nights.
About us
Trust Information Pack:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Degree in pharmacy (masters or equivalent) A length of experience sufficient to gain the competencies required for the post (at least one year). Registered Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Continuing Professional Development to the requirements of the GPhC. Postgraduate clinical qualification(or working towards) in pharmacy to Diploma level
Desirable
Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society or professional group
Experience Essential
Knowledge of Medicines & Pharmacy Legislation including Controlled Drugs, professional ethics, Health & Safety and the wider Health Service. Knowledge of Clinical Governance, Medicines Optimisation, Risk Management, NICE guidance's, Shared Care Guidelines and the modernisation agenda relevant to the post. Knowledge of theoretical and practical issues, including professional guidelines, related to use of medicines and practice of pharmacy in the specialist areas. Experience of hospital pharmacy service delivery, either from employment within the hospital service, or by working closely with it (such as whilst employed in the CCG or GP practice). Understanding and practical experience of audit and evidence of service improvement.
Desirable
Practical application of clinical governance and medicines management. Junior (supervisory) Management training
Skills Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills and well developed interpersonal skills. Analysis and appraisal of prescribed medication regimes for individual patients with respect to the patient's clinical condition and ability, while taking account of safety, economy and effectiveness. Problem solving skills. Can use initiative appropriately. Strong team player. Attention to detail Able to communicate complex or contentious information to individuals or groups and deal with challenges. Able to deliver specialist training to groups of staff, including pharmacy, medical and nursing staff.
Desirable
Analysis and critical appraisal of published clinical evidence. Negotiating and influencing skills.
Aptitude Essential
Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in the organisation Flexible to changing routine and demands Patient focussed and proactive Committed to lifelong learning
Values Essential
Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence
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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)