We have vacancies to join our friendly team of Rotational Pharmacists at The Princess Royal Hospital, where you will gain experience in all the main clinical and therapeutic areas.
With a strong focus on ward based patient centred clinical care, you will be working within and helped by a team of pharmacists and medicine management technicians who are well integrated at ward level. Candidates will be encouraged and funded to undertake the postgraduate diploma.
This post introduces the STEP Up programme, an in-house structured progression of skills, knowledge and pay advancement from band 6 to band 7 after phase 3 of STEP Up programme linked to the Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway and completion of postgraduate modules.
There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
* To carry out duties in Clinical Pharmacy Services at ward and department level. Work closely with Consultants and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective and efficient use of medicines.
* To study for, and successfully complete the Postgraduate Clinical Diploma.
About us
Due to investment and the development of new roles, there are several new opportunities available within our department. The Trust managed to secure £312 million from HM Treasury to fully develop the facilities and services within SaTH.
The introduction of Integrated Care Systems (ICS) as part of the NHS Long Term Plan has led to the recent formation of the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (STWICS). This is an exciting time that will lead to much improvement for our patient's care - if you want to make a difference NOW is the time to join SaTH Pharmacy.
What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?
* Patient focused service
* Supportive and friendly team
* Opportunities for personal development
* A department open to new ways of working
Our vision is simple
To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.
We're looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Honours Degree in Pharmacy / M.Pharm.
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council or undertaking pre-registration training where registration must be in place before starting the position
* Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Experience, skills and knowledge
Essential
* Good clinical knowledge
* Highly developed critical appraisal skills to evaluate drug treatments and place in therapy
* Experience of audit
* Good communication skills both written and oral
Desirable
* Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Royal Hospital
Telford
TF1 6TF
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