Clinical Pharmacist

1 week ago

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced pharmacist to join our team as a Band 6 to 7 Pharmacist. This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified pharmacist or pharmacist wishing to transition to a role within the acute sector, which offers a guaranteed pathway of progression.

The posts are open to applications from existing foundation trainees, as well as those who wish to work cross-sector. Flexible working options can be explored based on individual circumstances.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will start as a Band 6 pharmacist, completing a progressional competency-based training pathway. Upon successful completion, the post holder will be eligible to progress to a Band 7 pharmacist position.

Post holders can expect to complete their training within approximately 12 months, subject to attaining the required competencies and sign-off by the Principle pharmacist.

Note that the time taken to complete the progressional pathway will be longer for those working part-time.

Working for Our Organisation

We are a large, friendly department committed to supporting all our pharmacists through post-graduate training, including the newly qualified pharmacist pathway, the post-graduate clinical diploma, and the independent prescribing qualification.

We have a strong focus on staff development and offer a range of opportunities for career advancement. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The post will involve participation in the weekend working roster (typically 1 in 7) with options of enhanced payment or time back the following working week.

The post will also involve participation in the late night rota (typically 1 in 21 frequency 5-7:30 pm) with options of payment or time back.

We are committed to supporting flexible working and developing new and exciting ways of working, to support a thriving workforce.

Person Specification
  • MPharm Degree or equivalent
  • Member GPhC (current or upon qualification at end of training year)
  • Post graduate clinical diploma (or equivalent clinical experience)
  • Independent Prescribing (or working towards)
Knowledge and Skills
  • Understanding of local and national NHS and Pharmaceutical Policy
  • Understanding of medicines legislation and guidance
  • Broad range of understanding of clinical practice and knowledge of medical conditions
  • General knowledge of NHS developments
  • Previous demonstrable experience of pharmacy services in primary or secondary care
  • Experience of the greater hospital environment
  • Experience of staff training and development
Experience
  • Clinical Pharmacy experience/practice (may include foundation training year)
  • Ability to deal with complex clinical issues
  • Multidisciplinary working with medical and nursing staff
  • Persuasive and ability to negotiate
  • Conflict resolution
  • Ability and willingness to challenge inappropriate behaviour
Personal Attributes
  • Can work both independently and as a team
  • Prioritises and meets deadlines
  • Systematic approach
  • Calm under pressure
  • Excellent numeric and verbal skills
Judgement
  • Demonstrates clear thinking and able to analyse complex problems
  • Makes sound decisions with limited information
  • Intuition – anticipate difficulties and take appropriate action
  • Knows when to consult (knows own limitations)
  • Reflects on own practice and learns from experience
Communication Skills
  • Courteous with all service users
  • Able to communicate complex information of a clinical nature
  • Ability to influence senior pharmacy and hospital staff
Other Requirements
  • Flexibility in working hours
  • Advanced keyboard skills

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