Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist

Role: Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist
Location: Aylesbury
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent 
Salary: £42,618.00 per annum 
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week, including late duty, weekends, and emergency duty commitment

About the Role:

Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Rotational Pharmacist to join our team in Aylesbury, as a Rotational Pharmacist, you will work in all sections of the pharmacy service, including the dispensary, wards/clinical pharmacy services, medicines resource centre (including medicines information and aseptic services). The post holder is expected to contribute to the development of pharmacy services to the Trust and to promote the highest standards of professional practice, adhering to all Trust policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

You will assess prescriptions for legality and appropriateness. You will assemble and label medicines accurately. You will confirm the identity of dispensed medicines. You will communicate with medical staff and patients. You will dispense clinical trials and provide information on medicines. You will manage formulary procedures. You will provide ward/clinical pharmacy services. You will educate patients and carers on drug therapy. You will record significant information in clinical records. You will prioritize workload and assist senior pharmacists. You will provide a medicines information service. You will record and research enquiries. You will communicate solutions and maintain electronic records. You will provide aseptic services for chemotherapy, nutrition mixtures, and injectables. You will maintain records related to aseptic and cytotoxic services. You will supervise junior staff and train trainees. You will participate in clinical pharmacy training programs. You will engage in training on clinical, technical, and management topics. You will act as a role model and mentor. You will support team morale and be approachable. You will participate in appraisals and maintain professional development. You will participate in emergency duty, on-call, weekend, and holiday services.

What we are looking for in a Rotational Pharmacist:

• Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• A master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm).
• Relevant hospital experience.
• Experience in the training and development of junior staff.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic competence in a range of IT skills.
• Ability to perform high-level calculations.

What's in it for you as a Rotational Pharmacist:

• Rotations through different areas of pharmacy and specialties within the Trust.
• Completion of a fully-funded post-graduate clinical diploma.
• Opportunities for further personal and professional progression, including independent prescribing in the future.
• Working with a dynamic and enthusiastic team.
• Supportive mentorship programs to build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge.
• Competitive salary with enhancements for on-call duties.
• Sponsorship for candidates with UK experience is available under the Skilled Worker Route. This includes a job offer from an approved employer sponsor, a job at the appropriate skill level, and the ability to speak English to the required level.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you'll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you'll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won't find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.