Specialist pharmacist - Paediatrics & Education and Training

NHS; Kettering; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospital as a specialist pharmacist, where you will enhance your clinical and leadership skills in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to work in a specialized area, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to high-quality patient care. With a commitment to professional development, you will be supported in obtaining further qualifications, including non-medical prescribing. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Subsidised accommodation

Professional development support

Access to training programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post registration UK hospital experience is essential.
• Clinical experience in various ward/clinical areas is required.
• Experience in teaching, training, and coaching is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical skills within paediatrics and neonatal pharmacy.
• Support education and training for pharmacy workforce and medical staff.
• Work closely with clinical medical teams and attend ward rounds.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Teaching/Training

Problem Solving

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy

Registration with the GPhC

Postgraduate qualification in hospital pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ascribe

Job description

Job summary

This is a really exciting time to join us at Kettering General Hospital. We are seeking to recruit a specialist pharmacist who will get the opportunity to work in a highly specialised area and develop their clinical and leadership skills.

Applicants from pharmacists that have completed or are working towards completion of a Pharmacy Clinical Diploma are welcome. In addition, we would actively support completion of the non-medical prescribing qualification, subject to funding.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will develop clinical skills within paediatrics and neonatal clinical pharmacy by working closely with the clinical medical teams and attending ward rounds. Directorate level work will be gradually introduced to allow the post holder to develop high level skills required for professional development.

As well as the clinical part of the role, the post holder will have responsibilities within education and training to support the E&T team to deliver high quality training to the wider pharmacy workforce, nurses and doctors.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are both part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group. Both hospitals are separate hospitals/employers with hospital board and leadership. We share a group executive team, leading on a shared vision, mission, priorities, strategies and Dedicated toExcellence Values. Backed by an impressive modernisation agenda and investment, we are committed to the delivery of the highest standards of care and our Pharmacy Services are integral to ambitions and clinical governance across the Trust.

Kettering is well placed - only an hour from London, within easy reach of Cambridge, Leicester and Peterborough, and surrounded by beautiful countryside. If required, subsidised accommodation may be available for a specified period.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-7149529-CSS

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to be an integral part of our Pharmacy team. The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and excellent communication skills are an essential part of this role. Our patients are our highest priority so we welcome innovative suggestions for pharmacy practice whilst delivering excellence in pharmaceutical care.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to be an integral part of our Pharmacy team. The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and excellent communication skills are an essential part of this role. Our patients are our highest priority so we welcome innovative suggestions for pharmacy practice whilst delivering excellence in pharmaceutical care.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy
• Registration with the GPhC
• Postgraduate qualification in hospital pharmacy (or in the process of obtaining one)

Desirable

• Member of the RPS Faculty
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Registered Independent prescriber
• Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• 1-2 years post registration UK hospital experience
• Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas
• Teaching/training/coaching
• Responsibility for a defined area requiring prioritisation/problem solving/delegation
• Experience of leading or implementing change
• Experience attending senior pharmacy meetings and an understanding of governance structure for that meeting
• Good clinical knowledge of commonly prescribed medicines
• Good knowledge of NICE guidelines for common conditions
• Good knowledge of the NHS and current priorities
• Experience managing datix investigations

Desirable

• A good understanding of where pharmacy sits within the organisational structure

Skills Essential

• Leadership
• IT (Microsoft/Powerpoint/Ascribe)
• Line management/supervision

Person Specification Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy
• Registration with the GPhC
• Postgraduate qualification in hospital pharmacy (or in the process of obtaining one)

Desirable

• Member of the RPS Faculty
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Registered Independent prescriber
• Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• 1-2 years post registration UK hospital experience
• Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas
• Teaching/training/coaching
• Responsibility for a defined area requiring prioritisation/problem solving/delegation
• Experience of leading or implementing change
• Experience attending senior pharmacy meetings and an understanding of governance structure for that meeting
• Good clinical knowledge of commonly prescribed medicines
• Good knowledge of NICE guidelines for common conditions
• Good knowledge of the NHS and current priorities
• Experience managing datix investigations

Desirable

• A good understanding of where pharmacy sits within the organisational structure

Skills Essential

• Leadership
• IT (Microsoft/Powerpoint/Ascribe)
• Line management/supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)