Job summary Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospital pharmacy as a progressive Band 6 to Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist? We are looking for Band 6 Rotational Pharmacists to join the team and help shape the pharmacy service whilst developing into Band 7 Clinical Pharmacists. Developmental support is available from the established Pharmacy Clinical and Education Teams. This post attracts an additional Recruitment and Retention Premium of £5,000 payable over 2 years. All training, education and diploma fees are fully covered by the trust. University Hospital Dorset was created merging two hospitals; the Bournemouth site is developing into the major emergency care hospital and Poole site into the major planned care hospital. The patient is at the centre of all that we do and our strategy is to provide a pharmacy service that has medicines optimisation at its heart. EPMA (Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration) has been implemented across the whole trust. The Pharmacy Team is well regarded throughout the Trust and recognised as integral to clinical development is forward thinking, constantly looking for ways to improve the service and introduce new ways of working is friendly, welcoming and supportive linking in with fellow healthcare professionals in the trust, primary care and integrated care system Main duties of the job Rotations will be supported by a training package alongside support from specialist pharmacists and accredited pharmacy technicians.You will complete the Newly Qualified Pharmacist training programme, undertake the Clinical Pharmacy Diploma and have the opportunity to progress to the Independent Prescribing qualification. The Pharmacy Team is well regarded throughout the Trust and recognised as an integral element of clinical development. is forward thinking, embracing change, whilst constantly looking for ways to improve the service and introduce new ways of working. is friendly, welcoming and supportive linking in with all our fellow healthcare professionals both in the trust, primary care and integrated care systems. The patient is at the centre of all that we do and our strategy is to provide a pharmacy service that has medicines optimisation at its heart. EPMA (Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration) has been implemented across the whole trust and digital medicines are essential for our pharmacy team to be at the forefront of technology Please search for our Pharmacy video on YouTube to learn more about us. About us The UHD pharmacy team recruitment promise The pharmacy team embraces and champions, equality, diversity and inclusivity. We commit to consider all potential work life balance options for posts for example part time, job share, flexible or condensed hours We can offer fully paid and highly regarded training opportunities such as Postgraduate Accreditations and Diplomas, student training programmes and advanced leadership courses We celebrate and welcome applicants from other pharmacy sectors, those returning to practice or from outside the UK and will actively consider visa applications for registered posts The post holder will be required to have GPhC registration, be ready to promote change, have a team focus on quality improvement, show initiative for development of their own and the team's clinical pharmacy skills to deliver a high quality and patient focused pharmacy service. Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa/pro rata if part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 153-SP03966-A Job locations University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites Bournemouth/Poole BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Please be aware candidates must meet the criteria below MPharm or equivalent or pending Registered (or eligible to be) as a Pharmacist in the UK with the GPhC Eligibility for relocation costs can be discussed should you be required to relocate if you live more than 40 miles from the Trust and are already a resident in the UK This role requires GPhC Registration. Base Locations: Cross site at Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital Interview Date: TBC Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Please be aware candidates must meet the criteria below MPharm or equivalent or pending Registered (or eligible to be) as a Pharmacist in the UK with the GPhC Eligibility for relocation costs can be discussed should you be required to relocate if you live more than 40 miles from the Trust and are already a resident in the UK This role requires GPhC Registration. Base Locations: Cross site at Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital Interview Date: TBC Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm or equivalent or pending Registered (or eligible to be) as a Pharmacist in the UK with the GPhC Experience Essential Delivering responsibilities and objectives to time in previous posts Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Previous hospital experience post qualification or at pre-registration trainee pharmacist level Technical skills Essential Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately under pressure Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to meet deadlines Evidence of involvement in clinical audit Ability to analyse problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them Other Essential Good oral and written communication skills A constructive member of the team, able to maintain good working relationships with colleagues Evidence of ability to work on own initiative and as part of the team Ability to assist in training other staff Knowledge Essential Knowledge of and ability to apply all aspects of regulatory legislation and guidelines Good clinical knowledge of current therapeutics and pharmacy practice Demonstrated awareness of patient safety issues Desirable Evidence of delivering lectures, workshops and formal presentations Clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority, responsibility and accountability Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm or equivalent or pending Registered (or eligible to be) as a Pharmacist in the UK with the GPhC Experience Essential Delivering responsibilities and objectives to time in previous posts Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Previous hospital experience post qualification or at pre-registration trainee pharmacist level Technical skills Essential Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately under pressure Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to meet deadlines Evidence of involvement in clinical audit Ability to analyse problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them Other Essential Good oral and written communication skills A constructive member of the team, able to maintain good working relationships with colleagues Evidence of ability to work on own initiative and as part of the team Ability to assist in training other staff Knowledge Essential Knowledge of and ability to apply all aspects of regulatory legislation and guidelines Good clinical knowledge of current therapeutics and pharmacy practice Demonstrated awareness of patient safety issues Desirable Evidence of delivering lectures, workshops and formal presentations Clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority, responsibility and accountability 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites Bournemouth/Poole BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)