Rotational Pharmacist

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

NHS pension

On-site nursery

Staff discounts (cafés)

Career development support

Wagestream access to pay

Job summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic pharmacist to join our specialist rotational team at The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. The role offers progression from Band 6 to Band 7 and provides exposure to ward-based pharmacy, MDT work, and prescribing development.

You will contribute to Medicines Management, participate in MDT rounds, and have opportunities across medicine and surgery.

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacist with a strong clinical background and NHS experience.
• Experience in rotational specialist roles or willingness to train in prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care across a range of conditions within a ward-based service.
• Participate in MDT ward rounds and contributing to safe, effective prescribing.
• Support Medicines Management initiatives within the department.

Skills

Clinical pharmacist

MDT collaboration

Patient-centered care

Prescribing training

Education

MPharm / Pharmacist degree

Tools

NHS systems

Job description

We are looking for a pharmacist ready to take the next step in their career as a specialist rotational pharmacist at The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Pharmacy Department, which is a large forward thinking team which is highly regarded within the Trust. We can offer this as a progressional Band 6 to 7 post if you do not fully meet the specification for the band 7 post.

We have strong links to both the School of Pharmacy at the nearby University of East Anglia, with innovative placement programmes for pharmacy students. Electronic prescribing and medicines administration has been implemented across all inpatient wards, the A&E and outpatients. We are at the forefront of healthcare delivery with a strong focus on Medicines Management and innovative pharmaceutical practice.

We are about to embark on a department development and modernisation programme which makes this an exciting time to join the pharmacy team!

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a strong clinical background to join our team of Rotational Specialist Pharmacists. You will have the opportunity to work as part of our ward-based pharmacy service, working alongside the MDT, including our existing team of specialist and highly specialist pharmacists. You will also have opportunities to work in specialties across medicine and surgery in addition to other pharmacy services as part of the specialist rotational team.

The focus for this post is to take an active role in the pharmaceutical care of a range of conditions and advise clinicians. Participation in MDT ward rounds and prescribing of medicines to ensure a seamless transfer of care will be expected. You must be able to work both as part of a team and autonomously. Prescribing is a key part of this role – you will be supported to undertake the training if you do not already hold the qualification.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours


• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service


• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site


• Discounted gym memberships


• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement


• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it


• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site


• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support


• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane


• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane


• Support in career development


• Flexible staff bank


• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dawn Whitbourn Job title: Pharmacy Team Leader - Surgery/Women & Children Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01603 646676