Job summary The Trust has an exciting opportunity for a full-time rotational pharmacist to join our pharmacy team. Have you recently registered as a Pharmacist? Are you an established Pharmacist who wants to deliver high quality pharmaceutical care using an electronic prescribing and record system in a hospital team? Do you want to work in a supportive educational environment? If so, come and join us at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. This exciting role will provide you with a range of rotational clinical pharmacy experience across various specialities within the Trust, as well as developing non-clinical skills. If you are successful and secure this role as a band 6, you will progress to a band 7 rotational position once you have successfully worked through a planned advancement pathway aimed at holistically developing the pharmacist and bringing them up to band 7 level. Main duties of the job A flavour of your day to day You will work in a direct, patient-facing role ensuring the safe and appropriate use of medicines across the Trust. Through the structured rotation plan you will be exposed to, and work within, a number of clinical areas, including: Medical wards Surgical wards Admissions wards Medicines Information Aseptic Production Palliative care Antimicrobial stewardship Inpatient and outpatient dispensary The department works on an extended hours, seven day pharmacy service on a rostered basis, as well as providing an on-call service out of hours, which you will be involved in. We have a fully integrated electronic prescribing and medication record system known as e-Care, which is supporting the pharmacy department to improve and monitor the care that we deliver. 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 everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you BeKnown for? Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £52,809 a year Per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 179-6673127-C-A Job locations West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Hardwick Lane Bury St Edmunds IP33 2QZ Job description Job responsibilities Job summary1. The post-holder will develop and demonstrate proficiency in their knowledge, expertise and operational effectiveness in rotational areas, including but not limited to, Acute & Emergency Admissions, AntimicrobialStewardship, Education & Training, Formulary Management & Medicines Optimisation, Operational Management & Leadership, Medicine Directorate, Medicines Information, Paediatrics, and Surgery Directorate & ITU. 2. The post-holder will assist in developing the specialist clinical pharmacy service to wards within their rotational area, in line with local and national standards and policies, ensuring the safe, clinical and cost effective use of medicines and staff resources.3. The post-holder will provide a specialised level of pharmaceutical care to patients and will support other healthcare staff in the safe and appropriate use of medicines.4. The post-holder will be a source of specialised advice within their area of clinical specialism to other pharmacists and healthcare professionals, including participation in multidisciplinary and governancemeetings.5. The post-holder will support the Lead Pharmacist for Education & Training in delivering training to pharmacists and foundation trainee pharmacists within their area of clinical specialism and must undertakeclinical supervision, mentoring and ward-based assessments of junior pharmacists, medicines management technicians and foundation trainee pharmacists. Job description Job responsibilities Job summary1. The post-holder will develop and demonstrate proficiency in their knowledge, expertise and operational effectiveness in rotational areas, including but not limited to, Acute & Emergency Admissions, AntimicrobialStewardship, Education & Training, Formulary Management & Medicines Optimisation, Operational Management & Leadership, Medicine Directorate, Medicines Information, Paediatrics, and Surgery Directorate & ITU. 2. The post-holder will assist in developing the specialist clinical pharmacy service to wards within their rotational area, in line with local and national standards and policies, ensuring the safe, clinical and cost effective use of medicines and staff resources.3. The post-holder will provide a specialised level of pharmaceutical care to patients and will support other healthcare staff in the safe and appropriate use of medicines.4. The post-holder will be a source of specialised advice within their area of clinical specialism to other pharmacists and healthcare professionals, including participation in multidisciplinary and governancemeetings.5. The post-holder will support the Lead Pharmacist for Education & Training in delivering training to pharmacists and foundation trainee pharmacists within their area of clinical specialism and must undertakeclinical supervision, mentoring and ward-based assessments of junior pharmacists, medicines management technicians and foundation trainee pharmacists. Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential M.Pharm/B Pharm/BSc Pharmacy. Registered with the GPhC. Post Graduate qualification in clinical Pharmacy or nearing completion, or demonstration of equivalent experience - Band 7 only Desirable Membership of RPSGB. Independent Prescribing Qualification - Band 7 only Experience & Knowledge Essential Post-registration experience with substantial hospital experience -Band 7 only Experience in providing a pharmacy clinical service to patients in a range of specialities - Band 7 only Experience of delivering a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to a range of clinical specialities -Band 7 only Experience of multidisciplinary team working -Band 7 only Experience in providing pharmacy education & training, including mentorship - Band 7 only Experience of medicines management services to individual patients at the bedside- Band 7 only Evidence of on-going revalidation with the GPhC.-Band 7 only Specialised knowledge of the treatment of patients in a range of specialities - Band 7 only Knowledge of how the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service must meet the needs of local and national priorities Band 7 only Knowledge to teach higher-level clinical pharmacy practice. - Band 7 only Knowledge of pharmacy-based computer systems. Previous hospital/community pharmacy experience Knowledge of hospital pharmacy Desirable Experience in the provision of pharmacy expertise to the clinical governance agenda Experience of managing or supervising other staff Experience of implementing and/or reviewing policies, guidelines, PGDs or equivalent Experience of objective setting for other members of staff Experience of change management Clinical ward experience Experience of patient counselling Experience of out of hours pharmacy service Experience of therapeutic drug monitoring Skills & Abilities Essential Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients - Band 7 only Able to provide specialised advice on the use of medicines to treat patients within a specialist area -Band 7 only Able to manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines - Band 7 only Able to prioritise and manage workload.- Band 7 only Able to demonstrate a specialised level of reasoning and judgment.- Band 7 only Able to undertake prescription review of complex medication regimes.- Band 7 only Able to apply evidence-based medicine to prescribed regimes and to balance the risks and benefits of prescribed treatments for the individual patient- Band 7 only Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.- Band 7 only Proficient computer skills- Band 7 only Expected to deal with members of the public and other health care workers in a professional manner Close liaison with co-workers in the department and throughout the trust is vital Expected to have a broad knowledge of pharmaceutical issues Evidence of self-motivated professional development Expected to participate in the out of hours rotas Able to have a flexible approach to working hours/duties Attention to detail Desirable Able to manage difficult or ambiguous situations Able to train and supervise staff Able to undertake analysis of incidents/complaints Ability to travel to all rural locations Personal Qualities Essential Demonstrates a professional attitude and understands professionalism. Good communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to work calmly and in an organised fashion in a busy environment. Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines. Approachable and supportive to peers and other staff. Good team member. Ability to work well on own initiative. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and patients. Ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives. Positive attitude towards personal/self-development Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential M.Pharm/B Pharm/BSc Pharmacy. Registered with the GPhC. Post Graduate qualification in clinical Pharmacy or nearing completion, or demonstration of equivalent experience - Band 7 only Desirable Membership of RPSGB. Independent Prescribing Qualification - Band 7 only Experience & Knowledge Essential Post-registration experience with substantial hospital experience -Band 7 only Experience in providing a pharmacy clinical service to patients in a range of specialities - Band 7 only Experience of delivering a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to a range of clinical specialities -Band 7 only Experience of multidisciplinary team working -Band 7 only Experience in providing pharmacy education & training, including mentorship - Band 7 only Experience of medicines management services to individual patients at the bedside- Band 7 only Evidence of on-going revalidation with the GPhC.-Band 7 only Specialised knowledge of the treatment of patients in a range of specialities - Band 7 only Knowledge of how the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service must meet the needs of local and national priorities Band 7 only Knowledge to teach higher-level clinical pharmacy practice. - Band 7 only Knowledge of pharmacy-based computer systems. Previous hospital/community pharmacy experience Knowledge of hospital pharmacy Desirable Experience in the provision of pharmacy expertise to the clinical governance agenda Experience of managing or supervising other staff Experience of implementing and/or reviewing policies, guidelines, PGDs or equivalent Experience of objective setting for other members of staff Experience of change management Clinical ward experience Experience of patient counselling Experience of out of hours pharmacy service Experience of therapeutic drug monitoring Skills & Abilities Essential Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients - Band 7 only Able to provide specialised advice on the use of medicines to treat patients within a specialist area -Band 7 only Able to manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines - Band 7 only Able to prioritise and manage workload.- Band 7 only Able to demonstrate a specialised level of reasoning and judgment.- Band 7 only Able to undertake prescription review of complex medication regimes.- Band 7 only Able to apply evidence-based medicine to prescribed regimes and to balance the risks and benefits of prescribed treatments for the individual patient- Band 7 only Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.- Band 7 only Proficient computer skills- Band 7 only Expected to deal with members of the public and other health care workers in a professional manner Close liaison with co-workers in the department and throughout the trust is vital Expected to have a broad knowledge of pharmaceutical issues Evidence of self-motivated professional development Expected to participate in the out of hours rotas Able to have a flexible approach to working hours/duties Attention to detail Desirable Able to manage difficult or ambiguous situations Able to train and supervise staff Able to undertake analysis of incidents/complaints Ability to travel to all rural locations Personal Qualities Essential Demonstrates a professional attitude and understands professionalism. Good communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to work calmly and in an organised fashion in a busy environment. Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines. Approachable and supportive to peers and other staff. Good team member. Ability to work well on own initiative. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and patients. Ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives. Positive attitude towards personal/self-development 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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Address West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Hardwick Lane Bury St Edmunds IP33 2QZ Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)