Rotational Band 6 Pharmacist West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven (2 posts available)
Are you qualifying as a pharmacist this year?
Are you already a pharmacist but looking to commence a career in hospital pharmacy?
We have vacancies on our well established rotational pharmacist foundation training program. You will be supported as you begin your career journey in hospital pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
You will gain a broad wealth of experience in a variety of clinical settings including emergency admissions, general medicines, surgery and frailty as well as dispensary.
You will be supported by advanced specialist pharmacists in each rotation as well as benefiting from foundation level training. Our rotational pharmacists are also studying for diploma qualifications in clinical pharmacy practice.
We also provide a clinical and dispensary service 6 days per week and an on call service.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
* Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
* If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Training for GPhC registration 2022 or already GPhC registered.
* MPharm or equivalent.
Desirable
* Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
* Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
Experience
Desirable
* Experience of Hospital pharmacy work.
Knowledge
Essential
* Broad clinical / pharmaceutical knowledge. Use of Microsoft Office & internet.
* Current issues within pharmacy & the NHS.
Desirable
* Spreadsheet & database packages.
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
* Highly developed communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to communicate complex information effectively.
* Excellent analytical skills, with ability to make judgements on conflicting data using critical appraisal.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
* Ability to work accurately to deadlines.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to identify and implement best practice.
Desirable
* Coaching skills.
* Team management skills.
* Conflict management.
* Ability to manage time and resources to deliver timely outcomes.
* Ability to identify and manage risk.
Other requirements
Essential
* Able to travel between sites as required.
* Ability to participate in Trust wide out of hour's on call service.
* Ability to participate in 7 day working rota.
Desirable
* Driving licence.
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Cumberland Hospital
Whitehaven, Cumbria
CA28 8JG
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