Specialist Rotational Pharmacist

Isle of Wight NHS Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Band 7 Specialist Rotational Pharmacist on the beautiful Isle of Wight! This exciting role offers rapid skill development across various specialties, from Oncology to Emergency Services, in a collaborative environment. You'll utilize cutting-edge technology to enhance patient care and contribute to prescribing decisions. With opportunities for professional growth and a work-life balance that includes stunning island life, this position is perfect for those passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference. Don't miss the chance to advance your career in a supportive setting!

Benefits

Travel Cost Support

Work-Life Balance

Access to Beaches

Cultural Events

Convenient Links to Mainland

Qualifications

• Current GPhC registration required.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical environment and hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on prescribing decisions with multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor prescriptions and develop patient-centered pharmaceutical care plans.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Teamwork Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Patient Care

Education

Master of Pharmacy

Diploma in Pharmacy Practice

Tools

EPMA

Omnicell

Pharmacy Robotics

Job description

Band 7 Specialist Pharmacist: Your Opportunity to Excel on the Beautiful Isle of Wight!

Are you an ambitious pharmacist ready to advance your career? The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking Band 7 Specialist Rotational Pharmacists to join our dynamic Pharmacy Team at St Mary's Hospital. Develop your expertise on our stunning Island!

What makes this opportunity special:

• Rapid Skill Development: Participate in a rotational program across specialties such as Emergency Department, Acute Assessment Unit, General Medicine, Stroke, Care of Older People, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Oncology, Haematology, and Hospice care.
• Technology-Driven Practice: Utilize a fully integrated medicines management system, including EPMA, dispensing, stock control, Omnicell, and pharmacy robotics to enhance your clinical practice.
• Influence Patient Care: Work with Consultant-led teams, contributing your pharmaceutical expertise to prescribing decisions and patient outcomes.
• Professional Growth: Receive support for foundation training and opportunities for advanced practice and leadership development.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Rotational Pharmacist, you will:

• Collaborate on prescribing decisions with multidisciplinary teams.
• Undertake rotations in Oncology/Haematology, frailty and older person care, Urgent and Emergency Services, among others.
• Monitor prescriptions and develop patient-centered pharmaceutical care plans.
• Ensure seamless pharmaceutical care through accurate drug histories and discharge planning.
• Contribute to medicines safety and quality initiatives.
• Mentor and train pharmacy and healthcare professionals.
• Engage in education and health promotion activities.
• Represent pharmacy in Trust meetings.
• Participate in a weekday service with some weekend and on-call duties, initially home-based.

About us

A Collaborative Environment: Join a forward-thinking team committed to patient safety and service quality.

Island Life: Enjoy work-life balance with access to beaches, sailing, hiking, cultural events, and convenient links to the mainland and major cities.

Job responsibilities

We seek individuals passionate about patient care, with strong clinical knowledge, teamwork skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to learning.

Salary: Negotiable based on experience.

Interested? Visit us at St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Rd, Newport PO30 5TG. We support your travel costs and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

For a detailed overview, see the attached Job description.

Person Specification

Experience

• Master of Pharmacy
• Current GPhC registration
• Diploma in pharmacy practice or equivalent
• Completed general level competency training
• Experience in pharmaceutical environment and hospital pharmacy
• Knowledge of medicines guidelines
• Specialist knowledge in clinical speciality
• Independent prescribing and specialist training in Clinical Speciality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Lead Pharmacist for Patient Flow, Safety & Quality

£46,148 to £52,809 per year, pro rata