Job summary
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation
Trust seeks to recruit multiple pharmacists to our team of Band 6 rotational
pharmacists undertaking a structured foundation training programme that
includes the opportunity for educational and financial support for the clinical
diploma, advanced clinical skills and formal prescribing qualification.
The
Pharmacy service and its team are fully-embedded into the wider clinical
specialities and this is reflected in the fact that we operate a seven-day
clinical service across the two sites. Our modern service benefits from full
electronic prescribing, decision support and automated dispensaries in our main
inpatient and outpatient sites.
Main duties of the job
After a structured eight-week induction programme
you will join the clinical teams on a rotational programme delivering
Integrated Medicines Management at the bedside. You will spend over 90% of your
time outside of dispensaries on direct patient care which will include clinical
experience in admission and discharge management, consultant ward rounds,
medicines information and chemotherapy and TPN. You will gain experience of
caring for patients in general medicine, general surgery, surgical specialties,
elderly care and emergency medicine.
You will be a registered Pharmacist with a
positive and flexible approach, seeking clinically-focussed practice and have
the desire to develop clinical decision making and prescribing skills.
Trainee pharmacists are welcome to apply,
including anyone who wishes to transfer into the Hospital sector.
Hours per week:
37.5
hours per week, including weekend and evening working. When working a weekend,
employees are allocated two rest days the following week.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for delivering basic clinical pharmacy services to a defined clinical area on a rotational basis.
To be responsible for the delivery of an agreed standard of clinical care to patients to achieve safe, effective and economic use of medicines.
Undertake risk management of pharmacy clinical services in a defined area.
Undertake the role of responsible pharmacist.
To undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pre-registration pharmacists, technicians and students.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for delivering basic clinical pharmacy services to a defined clinical area on a rotational basis.
To be responsible for the delivery of an agreed standard of clinical care to patients to achieve safe, effective and economic use of medicines.
Undertake risk management of pharmacy clinical services in a defined area.
Undertake the role of responsible pharmacist.
To undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pre-registration pharmacists, technicians and students.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent.
- GPhC registration.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Clinical Pharmacy skills.
- Ability to work in a team and as an individual.
Desirable
- Ability to turn theory into practice.
- Good computer skills.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Experience
Essential
- One year as a Trainee Pharmacist.
Desirable
- Interest in clinical pharmacy.
- Hospital pharmacy experience during pre-registration training.
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work in a professional manner with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Perform effectively in stressful circumstances.
- Self-confident.
- Drive to improve patient care.
- Positive, flexible and co-operative approach.
Desirable
- Clinically-focused professional practice and development.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Must be flexible to meet service needs.
- Awareness that job requires a commitment to a seven-day service.
- Requirement for you to work at various sites across the Trust and provide a service often at short notice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent.
- GPhC registration.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Clinical Pharmacy skills.
- Ability to work in a team and as an individual.
Desirable
- Ability to turn theory into practice.
- Good computer skills.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Experience
Essential
- One year as a Trainee Pharmacist.
Desirable
- Interest in clinical pharmacy.
- Hospital pharmacy experience during pre-registration training.
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work in a professional manner with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Perform effectively in stressful circumstances.
- Self-confident.
- Drive to improve patient care.
- Positive, flexible and co-operative approach.
Desirable
- Clinically-focused professional practice and development.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Must be flexible to meet service needs.
- Awareness that job requires a commitment to a seven-day service.
- Requirement for you to work at various sites across the Trust and provide a service often at short notice.
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.
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.
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).
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