Job summary
Are you looking for your next challenge and keen to experience a range of clinical specialties? At UHCW NHS Trust we are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking pharmacist, to join our busy team of rotational pharmacists working across the Trust.
As a large teaching hospital we have a wide range of rotations providing you with the foundation knowledge to begin your hospital pharmacy career.
We are a department with a great track record of developing our staff. Whether it is experiencing a vast range of clinical rotations with a view towards developing into a ready now specialist. Other personalised opportunities as part of regular development supportive conversations can be about pursuing a clinical diploma and eventually independent prescribing status (subject to speciality support and in year funding), presenting at conferences, publishing work, leading projects. We are transparent and supportive when you are ready to have a development conversation.
If you are ready for a rewarding new challenge and the start of a positive career decision? - give us a call and we would be happy to answer any questions you have.
Main duties of the job
As the successful candidate, you will provide a high quality clinical pharmacy service to all patients across the Trust, working closely with all members of the pharmacy team. You will undertake training and gain experience in various areas of the pharmacy department and clinical specialties through a structured, competency assessed, rotational programme covering specialties in:
- Acute Medicine
- Cardiac Services
- Women's and Children's Services
- Gastro medicine and surgery
- General Surgery
- General Medicine
- Respiratory Medicine
- Neuro Sciences
- Aseptic Services
- Medicines Information
- Clinical Trials
- Renal Medicine
- Trauma and Orthopaedics
In addition, we are committed to supporting you though a clinical pharmacy diploma as national funding streams allow, and therefore we have designed a mentorship structure within the rotations to help co-ordinate your journey from newly qualified to a highly effective member of the clinical pharmacy team.
Applications are welcomed from both Trainee Pharmacists aiming to qualify in August/September 2023 and registered Clinical Pharmacists working in UK NHS hospital Trusts. Applicants must registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.You will be self-motivated and organised with excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills. You will able to work effectively alone and as part of a team, and will contribute to the process of service development and innovation by your own initiative and enthusiasm.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Come and join our newly designed rotational programme. As a rotational pharmacist at UHCW you will receive:
- A full portfolio to support and structure your learning - A specialist clinical supervisor for each rotation to support with specialist knowledge- Dedicated study time- Fully funded diploma
Our large pharmacy department has an innovative approach to pharmaceutical care with floor based medicines optimisation and management teams and pharmacist led speciality clinics. We have strong links with the Medical School at Warwick University, the Department of Medicines Management at Keele University and the School of Pharmacy at Aston University.
Main Duties/ Responsibilities
1. Check prescriptions for clarity, safety and efficacy on wards, in dispensaries/ satellite units and the aseptic laboratory and when necessary take accurate drug histories to facilitate this. Provide a full medicines reconciliation and optimisation service to patients and clinical areas. Query with, and provide the prescriber with appropriate information to effect a change in the prescription when clinically required, to ensure patients safety and effective therapy.
2. Provide information to nursing and medical staff on allocated wards on any aspect of medicines policy ensuring safe practice. Provide information to patients on allocated wards or in dispensaries concerning their medication and answer any resulting questions or queries.
3. Provide when necessary, through checking, dispensing clinical ward cover or supervision of technicians, an efficient medication supply service from any of the pharmacy departments, including the aseptic laboratory and from any site of the Trust.
4. Ensure patients discharge medication is accurate and dispensed in advance of the patients discharge, by writing the patients medication on the GP discharge prescription and conveying to the GP all necessary information concerning the patient medication to ensure a safe transfer to primary care. Reducing pharmaceutical waste by utilising patients own drugs in the discharge process.
5. Work flexibly across all of the Pharmacy departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods or absence.
6. Participate in appropriate training and development activities including your own personal development and participate in the education and training of colleagues and all other healthcare professionals on medicine legislation, pharmacology, medication risk and best prescribing practice.
7. Participate in any Trust or departmental audits and operational tasks as may be required.
8. Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
9. Participate in weekend, Bank Holiday and Emergency Duty Commitment working as may be required.
10. Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
For further details of the job role please see attached job description.
All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders
If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time
Job description
Job responsibilities
Come and join our newly designed rotational programme. As a rotational pharmacist at UHCW you will receive:
- A full portfolio to support and structure your learning - A specialist clinical supervisor for each rotation to support with specialist knowledge- Dedicated study time- Fully funded diploma
Our large pharmacy department has an innovative approach to pharmaceutical care with floor based medicines optimisation and management teams and pharmacist led speciality clinics. We have strong links with the Medical School at Warwick University, the Department of Medicines Management at Keele University and the School of Pharmacy at Aston University.
Main Duties/ Responsibilities
1. Check prescriptions for clarity, safety and efficacy on wards, in dispensaries/ satellite units and the aseptic laboratory and when necessary take accurate drug histories to facilitate this. Provide a full medicines reconciliation and optimisation service to patients and clinical areas. Query with, and provide the prescriber with appropriate information to effect a change in the prescription when clinically required, to ensure patients safety and effective therapy.
2. Provide information to nursing and medical staff on allocated wards on any aspect of medicines policy ensuring safe practice. Provide information to patients on allocated wards or in dispensaries concerning their medication and answer any resulting questions or queries.
3. Provide when necessary, through checking, dispensing clinical ward cover or supervision of technicians, an efficient medication supply service from any of the pharmacy departments, including the aseptic laboratory and from any site of the Trust.
4. Ensure patients discharge medication is accurate and dispensed in advance of the patients discharge, by writing the patients medication on the GP discharge prescription and conveying to the GP all necessary information concerning the patient medication to ensure a safe transfer to primary care. Reducing pharmaceutical waste by utilising patients own drugs in the discharge process.
5. Work flexibly across all of the Pharmacy departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods or absence.
6. Participate in appropriate training and development activities including your own personal development and participate in the education and training of colleagues and all other healthcare professionals on medicine legislation, pharmacology, medication risk and best prescribing practice.
7. Participate in any Trust or departmental audits and operational tasks as may be required.
8. Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
9. Participate in weekend, Bank Holiday and Emergency Duty Commitment working as may be required.
10. Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
For further details of the job role please see attached job description.
All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders
If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time
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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).
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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).
