Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for flexible, enthusiastic and committed pharmacists to join our Clinical Team. This post is open to trainee pharmacists due to join the register following 2024 summer exam or qualified pharmacists looking to move Trusts or sectors.
We are very proud of our comprehensive 'Step-Up' programme for junior pharmacists and it produces excellent Advanced Specialist Pharmacists. Individuals equipped with excellent clinical knowledge combined with the skills to apply this in an efficient way; politically astute and able to adapt to the ever changes pressures that working in a 21st century health service will pose. All in all, the rotational 'Step UP' Programme at University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust provides a firm launch pad from which you can start and progress your pharmacy career.
The programme allows you to progress, after successful completion of agreed objectives, through the 'Steps' from Step1 (newly qualified Band 6) to Step 3 (Band 7) seamlessly utilising a personalised portfolio and the Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway.
Newly qualified? Looking for the right way to start your career in hospital pharmacy? Looking for a change? Look no further there's a Step for you!
Main duties of the job
Join our training programme, with an extended induction period, aimed at those pharmacists wanting to make the move from Community Pharmacy to Hospital. This will ensure a structured and supported introduction to hospital practice, compliant with GPhC recommendations. The during the extended induction period the post holder will primarily be based in the dispensaries with part of the day dedicated to clinical pharmacy training at ward level. Following successful completion of the clinical training you will then move onto the ward cover rota in full and start Step 1 of the programme.
- Newly Qualified post Hospital Foundation Year?
Join the first Step of our 'Step-Up' programme. Our rotational training programme for Band 6 pharmacists offers you a comprehensive introduction to hospital pharmacy. Each 4 month rotation provides you with operational experience in patient services combined with clinical training and bespoke learning outcomes in general specialities such as elderly care, general medicine, orthopaedics, respiratory medicine and general surgery.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Have 6+ months post registration hospital pharmacy experience?
Join the second Step of our Step-Up programme. Our rotational training programme for Band 6 pharmacists offers you further comprehensive experience in hospital pharmacy. Each 4 month rotation provides you with operational experience and extends specialist clinical experience and bespoke learning outcomes to include cardiology, trauma, specialised surgery, acute medicine, mental health and paediatrics. With support towards post-graduate learning; leadership programmes, clinical diploma and independent prescribing.
Come and work in a supported environment with a team of experienced and enthusiastic pharmacists and technical staff. The Pharmacy team at UHNM is young, vibrant and forward thinking and has a proven, nationally recognised, track record in re-engineering services to improve the delivery of patient focused, pharmaceutical care and optimise the use of medicines within the Trust. Staff are actively encouraged to participate in audit and practice research and attend national and regional symposia to share this work.
We have excellent road networks: from the Royal site 5 minutes drive from M6 Junction 15, 40 min train journey to Birmingham 35 minute train journey to Manchester and from the County Site 10 minutes drive to M6 junction 14, 20 minute train journey to Birmingham, 45 minute train journey to Manchester. Whilst within easy commuting distance from Birmingham and Manchester, Stoke on Trent itself offers many opportunities for social, cultural and sports activities and for those who like the outdoors the Staffordshire Moorlands are on the doorstep offering fantastic climbing, cycling and walking.
You will enjoy 27 days paid holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays rising to 33 days paid holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays following 10 years service.
There is an on-call requirement (remunerated per session) which requires you to be within 30 minutes of the hospital. We also operate a backup on-call service to provide you with support should you need it, in addition to being able to contact our specialist pharmacists should the need arise.
There is a requirement for weekend and Bank Holiday working.
Interview date 12 and 13 February 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Have 6+ months post registration hospital pharmacy experience?
Join the second Step of our Step-Up programme. Our rotational training programme for Band 6 pharmacists offers you further comprehensive experience in hospital pharmacy. Each 4 month rotation provides you with operational experience and extends specialist clinical experience and bespoke learning outcomes to include cardiology, trauma, specialised surgery, acute medicine, mental health and paediatrics. With support towards post-graduate learning; leadership programmes, clinical diploma and independent prescribing.
Come and work in a supported environment with a team of experienced and enthusiastic pharmacists and technical staff. The Pharmacy team at UHNM is young, vibrant and forward thinking and has a proven, nationally recognised, track record in re-engineering services to improve the delivery of patient focused, pharmaceutical care and optimise the use of medicines within the Trust. Staff are actively encouraged to participate in audit and practice research and attend national and regional symposia to share this work.
We have excellent road networks: from the Royal site 5 minutes drive from M6 Junction 15, 40 min train journey to Birmingham 35 minute train journey to Manchester and from the County Site 10 minutes drive to M6 junction 14, 20 minute train journey to Birmingham, 45 minute train journey to Manchester. Whilst within easy commuting distance from Birmingham and Manchester, Stoke on Trent itself offers many opportunities for social, cultural and sports activities and for those who like the outdoors the Staffordshire Moorlands are on the doorstep offering fantastic climbing, cycling and walking.
You will enjoy 27 days paid holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays rising to 33 days paid holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays following 10 years service.
There is an on-call requirement (remunerated per session) which requires you to be within 30 minutes of the hospital. We also operate a backup on-call service to provide you with support should you need it, in addition to being able to contact our specialist pharmacists should the need arise.
There is a requirement for weekend and Bank Holiday working.
Interview date 12 and 13 February 2024
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Registered with the GPhC
Desirable
- Recent 12 months pre-registration hospital pharmacy experience or at least 6 months post registration hospital Pharmacy Experience (must have been within the last 12 months)
Other
Essential
- Enthusiasm to work as a hospital pharmacist and contribute to the pharmacy service
- Enthusiasm to work at UHNM.
- Well written personal statement
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Registered with the GPhC
Desirable
- Recent 12 months pre-registration hospital pharmacy experience or at least 6 months post registration hospital Pharmacy Experience (must have been within the last 12 months)
Other
Essential
- Enthusiasm to work as a hospital pharmacist and contribute to the pharmacy service
- Enthusiasm to work at UHNM.
- Well written personal statement
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).
