Rotational Pharmacist Band 6 to 7 Progression Post

3 months ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

***previous applicants need not apply***

Open to current trainee pharmacists qualifying this year as well as qualified pharmacists from any sector.

Band 6 to 7 Progression Post

Please watch our video to link below to find out more about our pharmacy team.

Are you an ambitious, motivated pharmacist, striving to continuously improve patient care and experience, this position is for you We have an exciting opportunity to join our established team of pharmacists in post that offers structured progression from a Band 6 to Band 7 position within an 18-24 month period.

Newly qualified pharmacists will begin at a Band 6 level which will provide you with a solid foundation in all the essential areas of hospital pharmacy. We will support you to gain funding for a clinical diploma and help you to build a portfolio aligned to the RPS Post Registration Core Competency Framework. On completion of well-defined developmental gateways and submission of a portfolio of evidence, you will progress to a Band 7 pharmacist.

During your foundation rotations, you will have the opportunity to work with our external partners in BSW Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) and later, progressing to more specialist rotations such as in critical care, paediatrics, local neonatal unit (LNU) and HIV medicines supply.

Main duties of the job

To provide a clinical pharmacy service to wards including information and advice on the safe, effective and economical use of drugs to health professionals and patients. Clinical ward cover on a rotational basis in the following areas: surgery, cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, elderly care and acute admissions, BSW ICS, AWP Progression to specialist rotations in critical care, paediatrics and neonatal care as well as HIV. Medicines Information and patient line rotation Responsible Pharmacist duties within the dispensary Embarking on further training to support progression , clinical diploma, independent prescribing Maintaining a personal portfolio of evidence Following the band 6 - 7 transitional programme and completing relevant tasks associated

About us

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.

Service - We will put our patients first

Teamwork - We will work together

Ambition - We will aspire to provide the best service

Respect - We will act with integrity

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medicines Information and patient line rotation Responsible Pharmacist duties within the dispensary Embarking on further training to support progression , clinical diploma, independent prescribing Maintaining a personal portfolio of evidence Following the band 6 7 transitional programme and completing relevant tasks associated

Please see the attached job description for full information.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Commitment to CPD in line with GPhC recommendations Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Attending relevant local and national training events/courses Keeping professionally up to date including CPD

Desirable

Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) Post graduate clinical certificate, primary care pathway qualification or equivalent Prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

Project / Audit work Clinical Pharmacy: demonstrates a core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology Demonstrates an appropriate level of clinical reasoning and judgement Demonstrates the ability to problem solve Demonstrates awareness of current NHS agenda Identifies and prioritises work and manage time appropriately to meet deadlines Demonstrates understanding of legislation that applies to hospital pharmacy practice

Desirable

Critical appraisal skills Experience of formulating protocols and standards Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams Hospital experience as trainee or undergraduate Experience of working with ward-based technicians Experience of mentoring/supervising/training of others Training qualification Experience of pharmacist led-discharge

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Able to undertake long periods of standing, heavy lifting, and pushing/pulling on a daily basis Capability to work calmly under pressure Ability to organise and motivate oneself and others Ability to concentrate on complex/demanding tasks Ability to work independently or as part of a team Capability to deal with frequent interruptions and to respond appropriately to rapidly changing circumstances Ability to respond to emotional situations in a calm and professional manner The ability to deal with distressed patients/clients Confident and self-motivated Good Interpersonal skills. The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients. Sound clinical knowledge Good Organisational skills Good Time management Able to work flexibly late-night, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD) The ability to prepare and deliver presentations to a group of people. A good standard of written English

Desirable

Experience of Electronic Prescribing

Other Requirements

Essential

Willing to work in other areas of the Trust or Trust-wide as and when needed. Able to undertake regular VDU usage

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