Rotational Foundation Pharmacist-(Band 6 to 7 progression post)

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Harrow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated pharmacist to join the Brent/Harrow Pharmacy team. The role offers band 6 to 7 progression after in-house criteria and portfolio review, with opportunities to develop clinical and professional knowledge in physical and mental healthcare settings.

You will rotate between Harrow and Brent sites, participate in weekend duty and on-call rotas, and complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy during your role as a

Qualifications

• MPharm degree with pre-registration training completed.
• Desirable to be working towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.
• Excellent communication and IT skills demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred pharmaceutical care within NHS hospital settings.
• Participate in weekend duty and on-call rotas after induction.
• Rotate between Harrow and Brent sites, covering inpatient and community mental health services.

Skills

Communication

IT literacy

CPD

Policy awareness

Education

MPharm degree

Pre-registration training

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (in progress)

Job description

Job Overview
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.

Job Overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
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.

Person specification

Education And Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS)

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Experience in hospital pharmacy
• Experience training other healthcare professionals
• Experience of supervising junior pharmacy staff

Skills Knowledge And Abilities

Essential criteria

• 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

ATTITUTEDS. APTITUDES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential criteria

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team