Are you a trainee pharmacist looking to register as a pharmacist with the GPhC in the Summer 2025? Are you striving to improve patient care and experience, whilst looking to expand and improve your knowledge within Hospital Pharmacy? We have an exciting opportunity to join our small and friendly established team of Pharmacists at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple in a post that offers structured progression from a Band 6 to Band 7 position within an 18 - 24 month period. As this is a development role, there will be plenty of learning opportunities in a top-ranked NHS Trust and teaching hospital that provides a full range of acute hospital services to the people of Devon.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional Pharmacy team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. As part of your role, you will participate in a range of rotations:
* Acute medicine
* Gastroenterology / respiratory
* Cardiology / care of the elderly
* Stroke
* Surgery and orthopaedics
You will get to work with a wider multidisciplinary team, including:
* Medical and surgical teams
* Specialist nurses
* Allied health professionals
* Nutrition team
* Pain team
* Hospice
Your day-to-day duties will include:
* Clinical review of inpatients
* Providing clinical advice to other professionals
* Discharge facilitation
* Supporting the dispensary (a small portion of your day)
As a Pharmacist at North Devon District Hospital, you will be playing a crucial role in delivering a high-quality Clinical Pharmacy service across a diverse range of wards. The role offers exposure to various specialties, enabling you to develop your core knowledge and skills, as well as the opportunity to be supported in your professional development, whether that's your clinical diploma, or independent prescribing course. We have clearly mapped pathways to broaden your experience and help you progress.
Newly Qualified Pharmacists will begin at a Band 6 level which will provide you with a solid foundation in all the essential areas of Hospital Pharmacy. We will support you to gain funding for a clinical diploma and on completion of well-defined developmental gateways, you will progress to a Band 7 pharmacist.
We're passionate about supporting your wellbeing too. All new team members have a tailored induction and join our Pharmacy buddy scheme. You'll have a dedicated buddy to help you find your feet in the first few days and weeks. Plus, there's Trust-wide events and activities focused on your health and wellbeing.
This post will attract a Recruitment and Retention Premium totalling £2,000 (pro-rata for part time employees) plus an on-call premium of approximately £2,400 (both subject to eligibility), these will be paid in instalments over a 12-month period.
If you are ready for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment where you can expand your skills, we're ready to welcome you. Apply now and be a part of a Hospital team that values collaboration, education and patient-focussed care.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th January 2025.
For further information please contact: Henry Goss Clinical Pharmacy Manager on henrygoss@nhs.net or Steve Williams Senior Support Manager on stevenwilliams1@nhs.net / 01271 322390
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
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