Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - Band 6 to Band 7 Progression

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Postgraduate diploma funding

Independent Prescribing course funding

Training opportunities and rotation

27 days annual leave

Onsite nursery

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites an experienced pharmacist to join the senior rotation, taking on ward-based and departmental duties. The post holder will lead clinical pharmacy activities within a speciality and contribute to medicines management initiatives.

We offer a structured progression from Band 6 to Band 7, funded postgraduate diplomas, IP training, and extensive professional development within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced pharmacist with clinical pharmacy background.
• Ability to work independently and discuss issues with peers and seniors.
• Willingness to lead in a clinical specialty on rotation.
• Engage in medicines management initiatives and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
• Provide medication to patients in a safe and legal manner.
• Lead the pharmacist within the clinical specialty on rotation.
• Deliver the clinical pharmacy service and medicines management initiatives.
• Assist in planning and development of services and provide financial reports.
• Support Pharmacist Team Leader professionally and managerially.
• Participate in all aspects of Pharmacy service, ward or department based.

Skills

Pharmacist

Clinical pharmacy

Medicines management

Education

Pharmacist degree

Job description

• Band 6 to Band 7 progression opportunity*

• Band 6 to Band 7 progression opportunity*

Job Summary

The post holder will be an experienced pharmacist who will, within the structured senior pharmacist rotation, undertake departmental as well as ward-based duties. He/she will

• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
• Provide medication to patients in a safe and legal manner.
• Work independently but be able to discuss issues with peer group and senior colleagues.
• Be the lead pharmacist within the clinical speciality on rotation.
• Actively participate in the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service and medicines management initiatives within the speciality and the Trust.
• Assist in the planning and development of these services within the speciality and in the provision of financial reports to the Divisions.
• Professionally and managerially support to the Pharmacist Team Leader.
• Be competent in and participate in any aspect of the Pharmacy service, be it ward or department based.

About the Pharmacy Department:

The Pharmacy Department provides a reliable and quality patient-centred service with empathy, enthusiasm, and commitment. It prides itself in being forward-thinking and keeping pace with changes in medicines optimisation and technology. We are well respected throughout the hospital and have a close working relationship with clinical teams. We also have a high level of commitment to staff development and actively encourage all staff to share their expertise to enhance the performance of the department.

Benefits Of Working With Us

• Opportunity to complete a fully funded postgraduate diploma in pharmacy practice. Other diplomas can be supported too.
• Opportunity to complete a fully funded Independent Prescribing course (IP). Band 7 Pharmacists' post-diploma will be supported in completing their IP.
• Access to further training and development opportunities as a rotational pharmacist.
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) if you are new to the NHS, progressing to 33 days (plus bank holidays).
• Onsite nursery that welcomes all children, aged between six weeks to five years, including those with special needs. Opening times are 7:00 to 18:00. Staff discounted rates are offered on fees.
• Access to Trust health and wellbeing initiatives -- financial wellbeing, the Trust Wellbeing Hub, and Employee Assistance Programme. Trained Mental Health First Aiders available onsite.
• Access to exclusive benefits for you and your family, including NHS discounts at various retailers, restaurants, and leisure facilities.
• Occupational Health Department which promotes and protects the physical and psychological wellbeing of all employees at the Trust.
• A variety of staff networks -- LGBTQ+ Network, Multicultural Network, Disability and Wellbeing Network, Nepalese Network, Women's Empowerment Network, Menopause Support Group.
• NHS Pension Scheme -- providing a range of benefits, including life insurance.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Svitlana Beard Job title: Senior Pharmacist - Education & Training Email address: [e-mail]