Pharmacist (Band 6)

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Join our vibrant team at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust situated just outside Skipton We are on the lookout for a passionate and driven registered pharmacist to be part of our exceptional hospital pharmacy department. Get ready to enhance your skills and knowledge by enrolling in the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy with our support. Exciting opportunities await to advance from band 6 to band 7 clinical pharmacists

Our pharmacy service plays a crucial role within multi-disciplinary teams, significantly impacting patient care. It's a dynamic phase for our Pharmacy Department as we strive to enhance our clinical pharmacy services continually.

Who We're Looking For

We encourage applications from current Foundation Trainee Pharmacists expected to register later this year, as well as from experienced registered pharmacists.

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to the clinical pharmacy service supporting medical and surgical wards, hospital dispensary, and aseptic unit.
• Develop clinical and personal skills through on-call and late shift work.
• Gain experience in medicines information, procurement, anticoagulation clinics, and participate in teaching sessions.

Our dedicated team prides itself on innovative practices, a supportive approach, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

About Us

We are known for adopting enterprising and innovative practices to enhance service delivery. Being a national hub for telemedicine, we introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and extend services to patients in care homes as well. Community engagement is vital to us, and we collaborate with 400 devoted volunteers and maintain strong ties with educational institutions like Bradford University, Craven College, and Leeds City College to nurture the future workforce.

If you share our values of compassion, quality care, and teamwork for patient welfare, we want you to be part of our journey towards excellence.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or in the process of registration
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)
• Experience in a hospital environment (Desirable)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in organizational skills, prioritization, and meeting deadlines
• Initiative-driven with a focus on self-development
• High standards of work, attention to detail, and ability to present information clearly
• Understanding of current hospital pharmacy practices
• Basic awareness of broader NHS and Pharmacy landscape (Desirable)
• Ability to supervise and provide feedback on the work of other pharmacy staff (Desirable)
• Desire to work collaboratively in a hospital pharmacy team
• Comfortable engaging with various stakeholders and working effectively in a team
• Capable of handling pressure and remaining calm in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and positive attitude towards change, along with the ability to seek guidance when needed