Job summary
Rotational Band 6 Pharmacist Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle (1 post available)
Are you qualifying as a pharmacist this year?
Are you already a pharmacist but looking to commence a career in hospital pharmacy?
12 Months fixed term contract as maternity cover
Main duties of the job
You will gain a broad wealth of experience in a variety of clinical settings including ; emergency admissions, general medicines, surgery and frailty as well as dispensary
You will be supported by advanced specialist pharmacists in each rotation as well as benefiting from foundation level training. Our rotational pharmacists are also studying for diploma qualifications in clinical pharmacy practice.
We also provide a clinical and dispensary service 6 days per week and an on call service.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council.
- MPharm or equivalent.
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
- Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical / pharmaceutical knowledge. Use of Microsoft Office & internet.
- Current issues within pharmacy & the NHS
- Use of Microsoft Office & internet
Desirable
- Spreadsheet & database packages.
- Experience of Hospital pharmacy work
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Highly developed communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively.
- Excellent analytical skills, with ability to make judgements on conflicting data using critical appraisal.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work accurately to deadlines
- Ability to identify and implement best practice.
Desirable
- Coaching skills.
- Team management skills.
- Conflict management
- Ability to manage time and resources to deliver timely outcomes.
- Ability to identify and manage risk.
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to travel between sites as required.
- Ability to participate in Trust wide out of hour's on call service.
- Ability to participate in 7 day working rota.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council.
- MPharm or equivalent.
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
- Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical / pharmaceutical knowledge. Use of Microsoft Office & internet.
- Current issues within pharmacy & the NHS
- Use of Microsoft Office & internet
Desirable
- Spreadsheet & database packages.
- Experience of Hospital pharmacy work
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Highly developed communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively.
- Excellent analytical skills, with ability to make judgements on conflicting data using critical appraisal.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work accurately to deadlines
- Ability to identify and implement best practice.
Desirable
- Coaching skills.
- Team management skills.
- Conflict management
- Ability to manage time and resources to deliver timely outcomes.
- Ability to identify and manage risk.
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to travel between sites as required.
- Ability to participate in Trust wide out of hour's on call service.
- Ability to participate in 7 day working rota.
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).
