Rotational Pharmacist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits and discounts

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking a rotational specialist pharmacist for the ward-based pharmacy service. The role focuses on pharmaceutical care across a range of conditions, advising clinicians and joining MDT ward rounds to optimise patient care.

The post is offered at Band 6 with progression to Band 7. A Master of Pharmacy and GPhC registration are required, with prescribing training provided if not already held.

Qualifications

• Master of Pharmacy completed and GPhC registered.
• Significant experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable.
• Ability to work in a ward-based service and MDT setting.

Responsibilities

• Work in ward-based pharmacy service alongside MDT and specialist pharmacists.
• Provide pharmaceutical care across a range of conditions and advise clinicians on medicines.
• Join MDT ward rounds and contribute to transfer of care.
• Rotate through medicine and surgery specialties and other pharmacy services.
• Prescribe medicines where training allows, ensuring seamless patient care.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Master of Pharmacy

Diploma in Pharmacy Practice

Tools

Independent prescribing

Job description

Rotational specialist pharmacist post in the pharmacy department at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, a ward-based service. The work centres on pharmaceutical care across many conditions, advising clinicians and joining MDT ward rounds. Rotation runs through medicine and surgery specialties and other pharmacy services, and the post can be offered at Band 6 with progression to Band 7. Candidates need a Master of Pharmacy and GPhC registration; prescribing training is provided if not already held.

What the job involves

• Work in the ward-based pharmacy service alongside the MDT and existing specialist pharmacists
• Take an active role in the pharmaceutical care of patients with a range of conditions
• Advise clinicians on medicines
• Take part in MDT ward rounds
• Prescribe medicines to ensure a seamless transfer of care, with training provided if not already qualified
• Rotate through medicine and surgery specialties and other pharmacy services
• Work both as part of a team and autonomously

What’s required

Qualifications

• Master of Pharmacy

Registration & licences

• Current listing on the GPhC Pharmacist Register

Experience

• Significant experience of working in hospital pharmacy

Skills & knowledge

• Oral and written communication skills

Other

• Able to work as part of a team or individually, with a flexible approach to duties
• Role model for the NNUH PRIDE values: People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Nice to have

• Independent prescribing
• Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience

What’s offered

• Full range of NHS benefits and discounts
• Flexible working hours
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream access to earned pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service to the Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling support
• On-site nursery at the Colney Lane site
• Support in career development