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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a band 7 pharmacist to join our rotational development programme. You will join a friendly team of pharmacists providing a range of pharmaceutical services in this busy acute hospital Trust, serving the expanding and diverse population of Barking, Havering and Redbridge.
The pharmacy department is an integral part of the clinical team and overall Trust strategy.
The band 7 training programme has excellent opportunities for you to experience a broad range of specialties and to develop both personally and professionally under the guidance of an allocated practice tutor and our experienced pharmacy team. You will rotate through placements, which will include our outpatient dispensary, medical and surgical wards and our satellite HIV pharmacy.
You must be a registered pharmacist with good team working and organisational skills, experience of training/supervision of others and the ability to organise and support a busy workload and staff. Some experience of working in a UK hospital is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the pharmacy department in providing a comprehensive, patient orientated pharmacy services at ward level throughout Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT). He/she will work closely with senior colleagues and clinical technicians to ensure the provision of an integrated and efficient service. Additionally, the post holder will be required to support with some directorate work and developing the clinical pharmacy service.
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. We’re no longer in special measures; we’ve opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.
We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
* MPharm or BSc/Bpharm (prior to 2001).
* Prescriber Qualification
Experience/ Knowledge
* Proven hospital pharmacy experience post registration.
* Experience of Medicines Information.
* Education and training. Use of information technology.
Skills/ Abilities
* Ability to work effectively with senior medical staff and healthcare professionals.
* Ability to influence prescribing.
Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria.
There’s never been a better time to join the team. Apply online now.
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