Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist

Royal Free London is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Junior Pharmacists to join our pharmacy team. All trainee pharmacists, newly qualified, or pharmacists considering a sector change are welcome to apply. You will be part of our band 6 rotational Foundation Training programme, which is aimed at helping you develop your knowledge and skills. You will have the exciting opportunity to partake in a huge variety of rotations designed to provide a sound development of clinical foundation in your pharmacy careers and potentially work cross site. The rotations include technical services/manufacturing, medicine, care of the elderly, surgery (including vascular, orthopedics, hepatobiliary surgeries), renal, patient services, obstetrics and gynaecology, medicines advice, PITU (Planned Investigation and Treatment Unit) and HIV. Main duties of the job To provide professional and clinical input to the pharmaceutical services in all relevant areas of the pharmacy department on a rotational basis. The successful candidate(s) will complete a comprehensive training programme in these rotations: patient services, renal, acute medicine, surgical, HIV services, manufacturing services and medicines information. All post holders will undertake a post‑graduate diploma within the first year of employment supported by an internal structured training and mentorship programme. Key duties of the role include: Provision of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service for the Royal Free London hospital you are appointed to work atProvision of screening, dispensing, and checking services through the main or satellite dispensariesProvision of medicines advice to other health professionals and patientsProvision of a technical pharmacy service including final product releaseOpportunities to partake in audits, service improvement, high‑cost drug applications and drug usage reviews as you progress through your training Annual leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays. You will also be expected to participate in the out of hours, weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department. Outside of working hours the on‑call pharmacist is solely responsible for providing a pharmacy service to the hospital including advice on medicines and emergency supply. About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Experience Comprehensive foundation training yearExperience of screening, dispensing and checking prescriptionsExperience of medication counsellingHospital experience Skills and aptitudes Good clinical decision making and patient prioritisation skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsAbility to manage time effectivelyAbility to communicate with patients and staff of all levelsAbility to work alone and as part of a team 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. £46,419 to £55,046 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS #J-18808-Ljbffr