Band 6 to 7 Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

5 days ago

London Central, United Kingdom Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Full time

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - Band 6 to 7 - Full-time + EDC

We are currently seeking a Band 6 clinical rotational pharmacist to join our dynamic and well-motivated team.

As a rotational pharmacist, you'll work across several different rotations:

 

  • Elderly Care
  • Stroke
  • Surgery
  • Specialist Medicine (Respiratory, Gastro, Cardiology, Renal, Endocrine)
  • Acute medicine (AMU, ED)
  • Medicines information
  • Technical services/aseptics
  • Paediatrics and Maternity
  • GP/ICN rotation

Each rotation has been designed to develop your clinical and personal skills to help prepare you for your next role as a specialist clinical pharmacist. The rotations are structured in line with the JPB core areas of Clinical, Technical and Patient Services and Medicines Information. This will provide you with the knowledge and experience required to be well rounded and capable pharmacist.

The role gives you the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team where you can provide support for service development through projects, audits and education. You will be able learn from specialist pharmacists in each rotation to improve your knowledge and allowing you to attain the required skills for your personal development.

You will be involved in the education and training of Brighton Undergraduates and vocational students, thus giving you the opportunity to experience leading supervision and management with the aim of developing these skills to help you grow in your pharmacy career.

Interview date TBC

Main duties of the job

A typical day as a Band 6 Pharmacist includes a full range of clinical and operational tasks, from completing drug histories and medicines reconciliations to counselling and processing discharge prescriptions on the wards. You will be given the autonomy to balance your time between these tasks and other responsibilities, such as working objectives and project work (audits etc). The majority of your day will be spent on clinical commitments, as our dispensary is technician led. You will be provided with a strong and structured support system to focus your learning and development within each rotation.

Working closely with a large multidisciplinary team (consultants, nurses, physiotherapists, discharge team members, etc.), you will provide safe and effective patient care through ward rounds, huddles, and MDT meetings. You will also have opportunities to develop leadership skills, and interpersonal skills (e.g. providing feedback, appraisal techniques, professionalism, assertiveness, communication etc.) through teaching tutorials for trainee pharmacists, nurses, and medical students. You will also be involved in the education and training of undergraduate pharmacy students as well as medical students.

You will be part of a rotating role that involves both on-site and cross-sector work, including providing pharmacy services to local GP practices and virtual wards within the Integrated Care Network team.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role

Shift patterns:

 

 

  • 37.5 hours per week, from 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM, with a 45-minute lunch break and a 15-minute tea break.
  • Weekend working (Saturday 1 in 6 weeks, Sunday 1 in 10 weeks)
  • Late duty (usually 1 hr - 1 in 12 weeks).
  • On call (1 in 14 weeks) based at home.

What we can offer you:

 

 

  • 27 days holiday + 8 paid bank holidays
  • Dedicated supervision and support through rotational supervisors and structured rotational programme
  • Automatic enrolment into the NHS pension scheme which is one of the best in the UK.
  • Over 4,000 perks and discounts through Blue Light card
  • A range of health services are available, including a chiropodist service, staff dental services, and a 10% discount on pharmacy prescriptions. There's also a gym facility on-site and discounted rates for staff at local health clubs.
  • A friendly and supportive work environment with an open-door policy that encourages open communication and collaboration.
  • Regular celebrations of staff achievements (Croydon Stars),
  • Engaging team-building activities like Christmas quizzes and morning conundrums.

Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

 

  • Degree in Pharmacy
  • Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhc)
  • Commitment to CPD

Desirable

  • Graduate with some hospital experience. [TP = 2, anything less = 1]
  • Experience of working as a registered pharmacist, in any sector

EXPERIENCE
Essential

  • Patient counselling experience
  • Dispensing experience
  • Multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

  • Previous audit work
  • Familiarity with CMM (formerly JAC) dispensing system

SKILLS / ABILITIES
Essential

  • Evidence of good clinical knowledge and skills
  • Good communication skills - both written/verbal
  • Good team player
  • Problem solving skills
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a team

Desirable

  • Customer awareness

Employer details
Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

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