About this role
Job summary
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive Pharmacy Team on a temporary basis via our internal Bank.
We are looking for a Pharmacist who is already working confidently at Band 6 or Band 7 level and can provide high-quality pharmaceutical care within a busy acute NHS Trust.
Our Bank colleagues enjoy many benefits such as employee assistance programme, Blue Light card, subsidised gym membership and other NHS discounts.
Please note: we are not able to support sponsorship roles on Bank, as we are not able to offer guaranteed hours.
Main duties of the job
This role would suit you if you:o Are a registered Pharmacist with hospital experience at Band 6 or Band 7 levelo Are confident working within a multidisciplinary hospital teamo Have experience using (or are comfortable learning) electronic prescribing and medicines record systemso Are flexible, adaptable, and able to support service delivery where neededo Have good teamwork and problem-solving skills
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Bank Pharmacist, you will contribute to the delivery of clinical pharmacy services across the Trust, focusing on service provision. You will be expected to provide support to the pharmacy dispensary and the clinical areas within Medicine, Surgery and Admissions, while ensuring the safe and efficient supply of medication and clinical advice.
This post does not include a structured development or progression pathway (rotations); however, you will be working within a supportive, well-established pharmacy team that values professionalism, team-work, and high standards of patient care.
Key features of the role:
Flexibility to pick shifts that work for you Band 6 or Band 7 (depending on experience) Combination of clinical pharmacy services support and dispensary cover Modern pharmacy service with electronic prescribing and dispensing Collaboration with a supportive and dedicated team to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Please refer to the Job Descriptions attached for more detailed information.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Hold M.Pharm/B Pharm/BSc Pharmacy Registered as a pharmacist with The General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy or nearing completion, or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience Essential
Previous hospital pharmacy experience Experience in providing a pharmacy clinical service to patients in a range of specialities Knowledge of pharmacy-based computer systems Experience of out of hours pharmacy service
Skills and Abilities Essential
Able to deal with patients, members of the public and other health care workers in a professional manner Evidence of self-motivated professional development Able to have a flexible approach to working hours/duties
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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)