0544 - Clinical Rotational Pharmacist

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Rotational Clinical Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy department. The role offers extensive training and opportunities in various specialties, including critical care, paediatrics, and pharmacist-led clinics. Candidates should be registered or about to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and possess a strong commitment to patient care. Join a forward-thinking team known for its innovation and clinical excellence, providing high-quality pharmacy services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to core wards on a rotational basis.
• Support clinical objectives through regular meetings with Lead Pharmacists.
• Participate in remote emergency out-of-hours Pharmacy service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Vocational master's degree in pharmacy

Pre-registration training

Tools

ASCRIBE Pharmacy Computer Systems

Job description

Due to a recent restructure within the Pharmacy department, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Band 6 Rotational Clinical Pharmacist to join our team.

Our Pharmacy department has a strong clinical presence in all areas. We have an establishment of over 100 members and enjoy an excellent reputation within the Trust, where we provide patient-centred clinical Pharmacy services to some 400 beds, including pharmacist-led clinics. We are an innovative and forward-thinking department that has invested in technical improvements, including robotics and state-of-the-art dispensaries and technical services. The department is friendly, forward-thinking, and constantly expanding. This is an exciting time to join us as electronic prescribing has recently been implemented, and we are using Quality Improvement methodology to reprofile and optimise all aspects of pharmacy service. We welcome innovation and encourage ideas around doing things differently.

We will support you with a full in-house training program, and you will have the opportunity to undertake a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, as well as be encouraged to obtain a formal qualification as a Pharmacist Prescriber.

Our highly respected and well-embedded Clinical Pharmacy service includes ward-based Clinical Pharmacists, Medicines Management Technicians, and Medicines Management Support Workers, ensuring you have maximum patient contact with a minimal supply role.

Main duties of the job

As a Rotational Clinical Pharmacist, you will gain experience in a wide range of clinical specialties and will be integral to providing a clinical pharmacy service to our core wards on a rotational basis.

You will have regular meetings with the Lead Pharmacist for each specialty to facilitate learning objectives and provide clinical support where needed.

During the second year of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, you will have the opportunity to undertake a rotation within our Aseptics service, alongside experiences in specialties including haemato-oncology, critical care, paediatrics (including neonates), as well as rotations within the Pharmacist-led Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Anticoagulation clinics.

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist Band 6 + participation in the remote emergency out-of-hours Pharmacy service.

We welcome applications from registered or soon-to-be registered pharmacists.

You should be an excellent communicator, able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Previous hospital experience is not essential.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, contact: Rachel Whitaker, Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader, CBU 1 (Medicine). Phone: [phone], Email: [e-mail] or Umar Patel, Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader, CBU 2 & 3 (Surgery, Women's, Children's & Clinical Support Services). Phone: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early.

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise, which highlights our commitment to working together to improve the NHS experience for everyone.

Barnsley Hospital is a high-performing Trust, rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and making significant progress in achieving our strategic objectives, including being the best place to work.

We are proud of our colleagues' commitment to ensuring a strong and sustainable future, and our organization is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. We are moving at pace, and our can-do attitude is evident throughout the organization.

Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment for all applicants.

For those requiring sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health & Care visa routes, please check your eligibility via the link on the right side of the advert. Note that Band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will be deducted from the successful candidate's salary.

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

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Person Specification

Experience

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience
• Experience with ASCRIBE pharmacy computer systems

Knowledge and Awareness

• Understanding of confidentiality requirements
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Qualifications

• Vocational master's degree in pharmacy
• Pre-registration training and experience
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why it is important.

In around 100 words, please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure check for any previous criminal convictions.