Foundation Pharmacist

NHS; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is looking for a clinical pharmacist at North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with access to personal development funding, all while delivering high-quality pharmacy services and contributing to patient care.

Benefits

Access to personal development funding

Opportunities for further degrees and diplomas

Staff benefits and well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• GPhC registration required.
• Experience in a pharmacy environment and in hospital pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pharmacy services to patients.
• Liaise with colleagues and assist patients in a clinical environment.
• Promote the safe and effective use of medicines.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

MPharm or equivalent

Tools

ASCribe/EMIS

Omnicell electronic storage cabinets

ChemoCare

TrakCare electronic prescribing systems

Job description

*Advert may close early if sufficient number of applications is reached*

Are you looking for a new challenge or to use your skills in a new and varied environment? This post offers the opportunity to utilize your skills as a clinical pharmacist to provide a clinical pharmacy service to our patients. The Band 6 grade is suitable for newly qualified pharmacists or those new to the hospital environment who require supervision. You will have the chance to rotate through various clinical specialties, gaining new skills along the way.

Main duties of the job

We are committed to sharing excellence through our teaching role, are clinically oriented, and utilize IT to enable change. The department is dedicated to adopting new technology, including ASCribe/EMIS, Omnicell electronic storage cabinets, ChemoCare, and TrakCare electronic prescribing systems. We also have a state-of-the-art dispensing robot to ensure efficient medicine supply, including out-of-hours. You will contribute to developing quality systems that enhance our workflow as part of our Medicines Management Programme (using a one-stop concept).

All posts offer access to significant personal development funding, which can be used for clinical diplomas, further degrees, prescribing courses, or to enhance existing qualifications. We encourage research-active practitioners.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our primary goal is to provide safe, high-quality care to our patients every day—care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

We aim to make our organization the best place to work, with the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We support staff through an inclusive and supportive workplace, health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is important; we celebrate achievements through Star and Team of the Month awards, colleague recognitions, Managers Awards, Shining Stars, and Service Awards.

We actively involve staff in networking events and staff surveys.

"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Job responsibilities

Working within a clinical environment, liaising with colleagues and assisting patients.

Delivering high-quality pharmacy services to patients and users, adhering to service standards.

Practicing in both pharmacy and ward settings to promote the safe and effective use of medicines.

Acting as a designated and authorized pharmacy key holder.

See attached job description for further information.

Person Specification

Registration

• GPhC registration

Qualification

• MPharm or equivalent

Experience

• Experience working in a pharmacy environment
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year, pro-rata.