Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated pharmacist to join our Clinical Pharmacy team as a Band 6. Our friendly department supports learning, innovation, team working and encourages individuals to develop.
We have recently introduced flexible working across our team. We welcome discussion to achieve an optimum work life balance.
In our Band 6 rotations, pharmacists optimise care for patients in a variety of medical and surgical specialities. You will build on previous experience, develop greater autonomy and responsibility whilst participating in clinical placements. Experience is gained in specialist areas e.g. paediatrics, haematology, renal and clinical trials. You will be supported by senior pharmacists and be encouraged to participate in research and audit.
For Band 6 applicants, there is an opportunity to register for the Liverpool John Moores University clinical diploma. If you're looking for new challenges in a supportive and enthusiastic environment, this post could be exactly what you're looking for.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include;
- Provide a pharmaceutical care service to patients, wards and departments of the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, plus those wards managed by the other Trusts under service level agreements, under the direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Participate in the pharmacists rotational training programme throughout the Pharmacy Department and undertake the postgraduate clinical pharmacy diploma if appropriate.
- Participate in the provision of dispensary and medicines information services to patients.
Please see job description for further details of responsibilities and personal specification.
About us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust consists of a 600 bedded large District General Hospital, which provides its services on the Countess of Chester Health Park, and a 64 bedded Intermediate Care Service at Ellesmere Port Hospital.The Trust provides services in all of the surgical and medical specialties common to a District General Hospital with some specialist services. The Trust serves the whole of the local population currently in excess of 250,000 residents which geographically covers populations in England and North Wales.The Trust strives to continuously improve and sustain the quality of its services for patients, providing care to more than 445,000 patients per year, with almost 4,000 staff working together putting quality and patient safety, at the heart of everything we do. The organisation provides a wide range of services offering health care to the whole spectrum of the population from birth to the end of life. The Trust complies with its terms of authorisation as a Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £23 (standard) or £43 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £23 (standard) or £43 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Pre-Registration training and experience
- Registered with ( or expecting to register) with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Knowledge and Experience - Band 6
Essential
- Basic clinical pharmacy experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Pre-Registration training and experience
- Registered with ( or expecting to register) with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Knowledge and Experience - Band 6
Essential
- Basic clinical pharmacy experience
Desirable
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).
