We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Bank Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join our bank. In return we will offer you:
* Flexible hours choose when and where you want to work
* Competitive pay rates including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
* Paid annual leave
* NHS pension scheme
* A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
* Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
* Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
* Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
* Option to block-book shifts in a set period
* SMS notifications of shift availability
* Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
* Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
* Free uniform, where applicable
Main duties of the job
You will be a motivated individual who will assist in shaping the service and the clinical contribution we provide. Ideally you will hold an independent prescribing qualification or be willing to work towards. Within your area of responsibility you will:
* Provide leadership to medical business unit including attendance on the daily ward rounds and input into the MDT
* Provide prescribing and clinical support to the medical teams
* Support development of clinical guidelines, patient safety and governance.
You will be required to possess good communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work effectively in busy environments both independently and within a team. You will work closely with clinicians and nursing colleagues to support and promote the safe and effective use of medicines as well as ensuring the cost-effective use of resources. This will include attendance at relevant directorate forums.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England.
Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep.
Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job responsibilities
You will be a motivated individual who will assist in shaping the service and the clinical contribution we provide. Ideally you will hold an independent prescribing qualification or be willing to work towards. Within your area of responsibility you will:
* Provide leadership to medical business unit including attendance on the daily ward rounds and input into the MDT
* Provide prescribing and clinical support to the medical teams
* Support development of clinical guidelines, patient safety and governance.
You will be required to possess good communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work effectively in busy environments both independently and within a team. You will work closely with clinicians and nursing colleagues to support and promote the safe and effective use of medicines as well as ensuring the cost-effective use of resources. This will include attendance at relevant directorate forums.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Significant relevant post-registration hospital experience
* Knowledge and experience of the operation of NHS Organisations
* Experience of supervising staff
Desirable
* Experience of managing staff
Qualifications
Essential
* 1st degree - Vocational masters degree in pharmacy (4 years)
* One year's pre-registration training
* Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Postgraduate clinical qualification (over and above that of the 1st degree, preferably at Masters level) and/or significant relevant clinical experience to demonstrate a similar level of knowledge
* Independent prescribing qualification or commitment to achieving on appointment
* Evidence of continuing professional development to at least meet the mandatory requirements of the GPhC
* IT skills to at least ECDL standard or equivalent experience
Desirable
* Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and/or other professional groups to facilitate continuing professional development
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
NE27 0QJ
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