Main area: Family Health
Grade Band: 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (We welcome applications from those pharmacists wanting to work flexible/part time hours. Additional on-call and weekend commitment.)
Job ref: 264-6801912-FAM
Site: Kettering General Hospital
Town: Kettering
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/01/2025 08:00
Interview date: 29/01/2025
Job Overview
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated pharmacists to join the team. We offer bespoke training for pharmacists with a background in community pharmacy and dedicated training to facilitate the transition into hospital pharmacy. This is a progression role for Band 6 to Band 7.
It is an exciting time to join this innovative department as we are in the process of rolling out our dedicated ward pharmacy service to medical wards. This will provide pharmacists with job satisfaction to use clinical skills to support patient care.
You will have the opportunity to study for a postgraduate clinical diploma at De Montfort University, Leicester, developed jointly between the university and hospital pharmacies in the East Midlands, offering a high level of training and support.
If you are looking to further your career and share our commitment to excellence in delivering patient care, we would like to hear from you.
Main Duties of the Job
We provide rotations through medicine (cardiology, respiratory, care of the elderly, endocrine), urgent care (medical admission wards, ED and frailty unit), surgery, paediatrics, and acute admissions. Each rotation includes a ward-based clinical commitment where you will be provided with your own dedicated senior pharmacist for developmental support. You will also join our team of on-call pharmacists, gaining experience and developing confidence while working alone to provide an out-of-hours service to the Trust.
Working for Our Organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and is on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care by being an outstanding employer for our people.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
You will form an integral part of a dynamic team, pushing the boundaries of effective and efficient patient care. You should have strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Pharmacy
* Registered with or about to register with GPhC
* Member of the RPS
Knowledge/Experience
* Good knowledge and understanding of common disease states and their treatments
* Identification and resolution of prescribing errors
* UK hospital Pre-Registration training and experience or hospital experience working as a registered Pharmacist
* Working as an effective team member
* Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and government initiatives
Skills
* Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Good organisational skills (e.g., prioritising/time management)
* Ability to solve problems in a logical manner
* Able to communicate sensitive information to patients
* Responsible for own learning
* Ability to reflect on own performance and make changes as necessary
* Ability to work under pressure
* Demonstrates initiative
Applications will be transferred to the TRAC system. By completing an application, you are giving authorization for the transfer of your data.
We are an equal opportunities employer, aiming to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Emma Cramp
Job Title: Lead Pharmacist Professional Development
Email: emma.cramp@nhs.net
Telephone: 01536 492155
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