Rotational Foundation Pharmacist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated pharmacist for a rotational post across Brent/Harrow sites. The role offers band 6 to 7 progression following in-house criteria and portfolio review, with induction and training provided.

The post aims to develop clinical skills in physical and mental healthcare settings, with opportunities to undertake the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and provide specialist mental health services to hospital and community teams.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is essential.
• Master's degree in pharmacy completed.
• Willingness to work towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.
• Experience in NHS hospital pharmacy desirable.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between Harrow and Brent sites, inpatient and community mental health teams.
• Participate in weekend duty and on-call rotas, after induction.
• Support development through rotations and postgraduate diploma completion.
• Contribute to medicines optimisation and patient care in a forward-thinking environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical pharmacy knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

GPhC registration

Master's Degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (in progress)

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our Brent/Harrow Pharmacy team at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust. The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. It also offers a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental healthcare settings. Main duties of the job You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend duty and on call rotas, following a period of induction and training.The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. Salary will be based on previous experience, applicants who are currently suitable to practice at a band 7 level, will be considered for a band 7 position. If you are successful, you will work in a supportive, friendly and forward thinking environment. You will be encouraged and supported in your development through the rotations which will be further enhanced by the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, which you will be expected to complete in your role as a foundation pharmacist. The post-holder will have an opportunity to provide specialist mental health services to sites such as in-patients, home treatment teams and community mental health teams. Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 3 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment., You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend duty and on call rotas, following a period of induction and training.The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. It also offers a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental healthcare settings. Salary will be based on previous experience, applicants who are currently suitable to practice at a band 7 level, will be considered for a band 7 position. You will be expected to rotate between our Harrow and Brent sites, working both inpatient and community mental health team settings.

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Master's Degree in pharmacy followed by the completion of pre- registration training and experience.
• To be working towards or willing to work towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS)

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of therapeutic areas and pharmacological treatments obtaining through the completion of degree course and pre-registration year.
• Experience of working with patients either in a hospital or community setting.
• To have knowledge and understanding of basic clinical governance principles.
• Experience of working to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Accuracy in dispensing and checking prescriptions.

Desirable

• Experience in hospital pharmacy
• Experience training other healthcare professionals
• Experience of supervising junior pharmacy staff, Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Evidence of CPD and acquiring new skills and knowledge
• To have an awareness of government and professional policy/legislation that affects the delivery of pharmacy services e.g. NICE, RPS, Ability to work independently and as part of a team

CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care. The Trust has a Medicines Information Service which runs both a medicines information enquiry line for staff and a patient telephone helpline. In the Trust's CQC inspection, the pharmacy teams were recognised for the contribution we made to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients and members of staff.