Job summary
Bank Pharmacist - Band 6/7 (Dependent on Experience)
Are you an ambitious, motivated pharmacist, striving to continuously improve patient care and experience, this position is for you!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our established team of pharmacists via our bank, and will contribute to the ongoing operational provision of the pharmacy service, as per department rotas, to meet the needs of the service - evenings, weekends, bank holidays and out of hours (Emergency Commitment Duty) as well as providing clinical support to the dispensary staff as part of the pharmacist dispensary rota.
Join the Bank at the Great Western Hospital today to earn some extra pennies this winter with Short- and/or long-term assignments available with flexible working hours to suit your needs.
Our Trust Bank (Internal Temporary workforce) offer hours 'as and when required' or when you want to work however, please be advised that availability for roles vary depending on demand and no role is guaranteed.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a clinical pharmacy service to wards including information and advice on the safe, effective and economical use of drugs to health professionals and patients. You may also be asked to support clinical ward cover on a rotational basis in the following areas: surgery, cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, elderly care and acute admissions, BSW ICS, AWP
You will also assess patients pharmaceutical care needs and plan to meet these needs 3. Optimise medicines management by taking drug histories (Medicines Reconciliation), performing medication reviews and utilising patients own medication.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
If you would like further information or would like to discuss our opportunities, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated temporary staffing team on 01793 604417, otherwise we look forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose of the Job Rotational role to provide high quality patient care across a range of specialities, including the provision and development of independent prescribing services in admissions and discharge settings. Take part in project work to support various specialist teams in areas such as antibiotics, governance and safety.
Please see attached full Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose of the Job Rotational role to provide high quality patient care across a range of specialities, including the provision and development of independent prescribing services in admissions and discharge settings. Take part in project work to support various specialist teams in areas such as antibiotics, governance and safety.
Please see attached full Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Successful completion of year 1 of post graduate clinical diploma, primary care pathway or equivalent
- Commitment to CPD in line with GPhC recommendations
- Willingness to undertake further training in a specialist clinical area
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB)
- Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to problem solve
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical reasoning and judgement
- Clinical Pharmacy: demonstrate a core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology
- Project / Audit work
- Experience of mentoring and supervising
Desirable
- Experience of pharmacist led discharge and working in multi-disciplinary teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Successful completion of year 1 of post graduate clinical diploma, primary care pathway or equivalent
- Commitment to CPD in line with GPhC recommendations
- Willingness to undertake further training in a specialist clinical area
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB)
- Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to problem solve
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical reasoning and judgement
- Clinical Pharmacy: demonstrate a core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology
- Project / Audit work
- Experience of mentoring and supervising
Desirable
- Experience of pharmacist led discharge and working in multi-disciplinary teams
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).
