Clinical Pharmacist Band 6 to 7 progression
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
B6 to B7 Progression Rotational Pharmacist or B7 Rotational Pharmacist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our expanding pharmacy team, which includes innovative roles such as Independent Prescribers and Consultant Pharmacists, to provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services across community health and mental health specialities.
We welcome applications from newly qualified, band 6 or equivalent pharmacists. Hospital and/or mental health experience is desirable however not essential, as we will provide in-house training to upskill in areas identified for development. Applicants may be employed directly at a Band 7 level if they demonstrate the necessary skills and experience.
The role is largely patient-facing and focussed on developing robust clinical skills to manage co-morbid presentations via our rotational programme.
The base for this role will be Goodmayes Hospital, Barley Lane, Ilford, however as a rotational post there may be a requirement for periodic travel to other sites around NELFT.
Main duties of the job
We have developed a bespoke training package to aid development and you will be supported by a clinical supervisor during the provision of a clinical pharmacy service including activities such as attending wards rounds, patient counselling and responding to clinical queries across:
* Community Health Services including inpatient frailty wards, hospital discharge services and supporting specialist community services such as stroke rehabilitation, diabetes, respiratory and palliative care.
* Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Services including inpatient wards, Psychiatric Liaison Services, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, Forensic Services, Learning Disabilities, Perinatal Mental Health, Home Treatment Teams and Community Mental Health Teams.
* Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in both inpatient and community settings.
You should be proactive in developing and using your clinical skills and knowledge to improve care through the delivery of efficient medicines optimisation. There will be opportunities for involvement in teaching, quality improvement and postgraduate study. Please refer to the job description for further details of the Band 6 to 7 Progression Pathway.
About us
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735).
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID-19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications for pharmacists at any stage in their early career pathway. A baseline assessment will be undertaken and will be used to adjust the length of time, learning outcomes and assessments that will need to be undertaken before progressing into the band 7 role. Successful applicants may be employed at a Band 7 level if they demonstrate the necessary skills and experience.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Pharmacy Degree
* GPhC registration
* Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
* Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
Experience
* Successful Trainee Pharmacist year in Hospital/Community or Split Placement
* Successful Trainee Pharmacist year in Acute/Mental Health or Community Services Trust
* Post Registration Experience in Community
* Post Registration Experience in an Acute or Community Services Trust
* Post Registration Experience in a Mental Health Trust
Values
* Demonstrate 1 or more of the Trust Values
* Demonstrate all of the Trust Values
Knowledge
* Demonstrate knowledge of the Trust's services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
£37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata plus HCAS
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