Rotational Pharmacist Band 6 to 7 Progression Post

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Swindon is seeking an ambitious and motivated pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy services across various wards. This role offers a structured pathway from a Band 6 to Band 7 position within 18-24 months, with support for clinical diploma funding and portfolio development. Ideal for newly or recently qualified pharmacists looking to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and motivated pharmacist striving to improve patient care.
• Willingness to undergo further training and development.
• Newly or recently qualified pharmacists welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical ward cover on a rotational basis.
• Engage in responsible pharmacist duties within the dispensary.
• Maintain a personal portfolio of evidence for development.

Job description

Overview

To provide a clinical pharmacy service to wards including information and advice on the safe, effective and economical use of drugs to health professionals and patients.

Responsibilities

• Clinical ward cover on a rotational basis in the following areas: surgery, cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, elderly care and acute admissions, BSW ICS, AWP
• Progression to specialist rotations in critical care, paediatrics and neonatal care as well as HIV
• Medicines Information and patient line rotation
• Responsible Pharmacist duties within the dispensary
• Embarking on further training to support progression i.e., clinical diploma, independent prescribing
• Maintaining a personal portfolio of evidence
• Following the band 6 - 7 transitional programme and completing relevant tasks associated

Progression and Development

Are you an ambitious, motivated pharmacist, striving to continuously improve patient care and experience, this position is for you! We have an exciting opportunity to join our established team of pharmacists in post that offers structured progression from a Band 6 to Band 7 position within an 18-24 month period.

Newly or recently qualified pharmacists will begin at a Band 6 level which will provide you with a solid foundation in all the essential areas of hospital pharmacy. We will support you to gain funding for a clinical diploma and help you to build a portfolio aligned to the RPS Post Registration Core Competency Framework. On completion of well-defined developmental gateways and submission of a portfolio of evidence, you will progress to a Band 7 pharmacist.

Values

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.