Rotational Pharmacist (Band 6 to Band 7 Progression)
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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
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 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 work with a wider multidisciplinary team, including:
* Medical and surgical teams
* 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
* 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-focused 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.
Person Specification
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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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