Community Pharmacist Step-In - B6 to B7 Step (Includes £ Incentives)

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

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Job summary

This post is suitable for Pharmacists who want to transition into Hospital Clinical Pharmacy in a supported development post.

You will also be eligible for enrolment into our innovative STAR (Support, Training, Accreditation, Rewards) programme which supports personal, clinical and career development for our team.

As part of the STAR programme Pharmacists are eligible to join our:

  • Band 6 to 7 Step Pathway
  • Rotational Training Portfolio
  • Generous Development Incentive Scheme

A recruitment selection process will take place provisionally on 17th and 18th March 2025 - shortlisted candidates will only be required to attend one of these sessions.

Applicants must be registered or are due to register as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Main duties of the job

As part of our commitment to your development as you transition between sectors, UHCW Pharmacy provides a tailored induction programme to our department and the role of our Clinical Pharmacists.

Structured induction training takes place over a 4-month period (see attachments for more details) after which you will transfer onto our Clinical Pharmacist rotational programme (Band 6/7 Step Pathway).

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 specialities through a structured, competency assessed, rotational programme covering specialities 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, you will be enrolled onto our STAR programme access to 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 2025 and registered Pharmacists working in Community Pharmacies in the UK.

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.

Date posted

04 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

218-APST-B6-6956663

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will join our supportive department which has over 80 Clinical Pharmacists who play a key role in the delivery of our comprehensive pharmacy service; ensuring our patients receive safe, effective and timely medication therapy. You will provide operational support to the department as part of the agreed rotational training programme.You will be supported with a development plan which is underpinned by the STAR Programme which includes:

  • A structured induction to the department
  • A personalised development portfolio
  • Support towards post-graduate learning; leadership programmes, clinical diploma or independent prescribing
  • Regular 1:1 educational observations in practice
  • Experiential learning in each clinical rotation
  • Bespoke learning outcomes for each clinical rotation
  • Access to study leave

For further details of the job role please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will join our supportive department which has over 80 Clinical Pharmacists who play a key role in the delivery of our comprehensive pharmacy service; ensuring our patients receive safe, effective and timely medication therapy. You will provide operational support to the department as part of the agreed rotational training programme.You will be supported with a development plan which is underpinned by the STAR Programme which includes:

  • A structured induction to the department
  • A personalised development portfolio
  • Support towards post-graduate learning; leadership programmes, clinical diploma or independent prescribing
  • Regular 1:1 educational observations in practice
  • Experiential learning in each clinical rotation
  • Bespoke learning outcomes for each clinical rotation
  • Access to study leave

For further details of the job role please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualification/training

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Knowledge

Essential

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Skills/abilities

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Desirable

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Person Specification

Qualification/training

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

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Experience

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Knowledge

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Skills/abilities

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacist - Workforce Development

Kerry Parker

Kerry.Parker@uhcw.nhs.uk

02476966792

Date posted

04 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

218-APST-B6-6956663

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Supporting documents

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