Clinical Rotational Pharmacist

Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic pharmacists to join our team of Clinical Rotational Pharmacists.
Our excellent programme offers a diverse range of development opportunities for pharmacists with an interest in honing their clinical knowledge, as well as taking strives into leadership and management opportunities.Our team of Clinical Rotational Pharmacists participate in 12 month rotations working across all 5 divisions within the trust giving the post holder the opportunity to experience an unrivaled breadth of clinical pharmacy practice and professional development.
Main duties of the job To provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to ward(s) within specialist area.
To deliver designated performance objectives specific to the allocated rotation area(s).
About us Our TrustCambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.
With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.
Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.
CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves.
We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa.
Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 19th December 2024 Interviews are due to be held week commencing 6th January 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days.
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues.
Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces.
Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances.
Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.
In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1.
Masters level degree in pharmacy.
2.
Post-graduate preregistration year.
3.
Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
4.
Completed Certificate (Year 1) of Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice and studying for completion of year Desirable 1.Completed year 1 and year 2 of Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/General Pharmacy Practice)*.
in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)*.
3.Qualified and registered as an Independent prescriber.
management training.
5.Professional and final accuracy checking Knowledge Essential clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within general medicine and surgery.
2.Knowledge of NICE and NPSA guidance and subsequent examples of local implementation 3.
Knowledge of Health care systems and NHS changes.
4.
Computer literate with experience of Word, Powerpoint and Excel 5.
Familiar with the use of a range of visual aids for teaching.
6.
Pharmacy computer systems training.
Experience Essential 1.Moderate post-registration hospital experience including prescription screening in inpatients/outpatients, medicines reconciliation, medicines information, experience of preparative services either TPN/chemotherapy.
2.
Experienced clinical pharmacist who has covered a range of specialities.
Medicine including elderly care, acute medicine, and including specialist medicine and Surgery including general surgery and other surgical specialities 3.
Documentation in medical notes.
4.
Writing or assisting in writing drug policies and guidelines/PGD development.
5.
Evidence of having conducted a clinical audit Desirable post-registration hospital experience, ideally including previous experience in a teaching hospital and experience of more than one hospital.
2.
Experienced clinical pharmacist (at band 7) 3.
Evidence of having written pharmaceutical and/or educational publications.
4.
Experience as a personal tutor to a range of staff groups.
5.
Drug expenditure analysis and reporting.
6.
Horizon scanning.
Skills Essential 1.
Good organisation skills/time management.
2.
Able to prioritise workload and target efforts appropriately 3.
Self motivated and enthusiastic.
4.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
5.
Able to give oral presentations appropriate to the level of the audience including students 6.
Able to produce written reports.
7.
Good consultation skills.
8.
Proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff.
9.
Able to work well in a team 10.
Ability to listen and act on direction from senior pharmacists Desirable 1.
Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
2.
Able to produce written support materials for training.
3.
Proven ability to teach and train a range of staff groups.
Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.