Job summary
JOB TITLE: Junior Pharmacist (with on-call and shift working)
BAND: Band 6 (£33,706-£40,588 per annum)
BASE: Rotational post working across all sites - travel between UHL hospital sites will be required
Shift working: Glenfield and Leicester Royal Infirmary Hospital
On-call: Glenfield, Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital
HOURS: 37.5 hours (over reference period)
REPORTS TO: Nominated Senior Pharmacist
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Pharmacist
Main duties of the job
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK with clinical care and services spanning across three hospitals (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester General Hospital), with a pharmacy department at each site. We have an established electronic prescribing system in place across most wards and have automated systems in our dispensaries and some clinical areas. Both the Trust and the pharmacy department embrace innovation and we welcome ambitious members to join our dynamic team.
We provide a comprehensive induction and training period to train you to provide an effective clinical pharmacy service. You will be expected to work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team including established medical, nursing and pharmacy teams to proactively undertake medicines reconciliation, review prescribing, medicines optimisation and clinically screen discharge prescriptions. You will have the opportunity to enhance your clinical skills through ward based training, ward based assessments and clinical teaching seminars. Optimal patient care will be your priority and you will aim to ensure timely, effective and safe pharmaceutical care is consistently provided.
About us
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Junior Pharmacists with On-call responsibilities
As a junior pharmacist with on-call responsibilities, you will be integral in providing a 24 hour pharmacy service across all three hospitals by partaking in service provision over extended opening hours. You will work a variety of on-call shifts including evenings, weekends and nights where you will provide a core pharmacy service including; advising medical and nursing staff, processing urgent discharges, supplying emergency medication, releasing unlicensed medication and processing adult and paediatric parenteral nutrition.
As an on-call junior pharmacist you will follow a rotational programme gaining experience in a range of specialties across the 3 sites including:
Emergency and Specialist MedicineEmergency and General Surgery/OrthopaedicsCardiology and Cardiac SurgeryRespiratory Medicine Oncology/Haematology/AsepticsRenal and Transplant MedicinePaediatrics and Womens HealthRegional Medicines Information Centre Mental Health
Shift Working Junior Pharmacists
As a shift working junior pharmacist you will build on your existing skills in a fast paced acute environment. You will play an integral part of our plan to expand our staff base to provide a 7 day pharmacy ward service. You will work as part of a team working shifts between 8am and 8pm on a rolling 3 days on, 3 days off rota. During these hours you will be a key player in the wider multi-disciplinary team based on admissions wards by providing a vital ward based pharmacy service.
You will either be based in emergency medicine or specialist medicine at the Leicester Royal Infirmary or at the cardio-respiratory admissions unit at the Glenfield Hospital.
Further Information
The successful candidates will have well developed communication skills, a desire for self-development and organisational skills. You will thrive on the opportunities and challenges provided by a busy and supportive work environment.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Junior Pharmacists with On-call responsibilities
As a junior pharmacist with on-call responsibilities, you will be integral in providing a 24 hour pharmacy service across all three hospitals by partaking in service provision over extended opening hours. You will work a variety of on-call shifts including evenings, weekends and nights where you will provide a core pharmacy service including; advising medical and nursing staff, processing urgent discharges, supplying emergency medication, releasing unlicensed medication and processing adult and paediatric parenteral nutrition.
As an on-call junior pharmacist you will follow a rotational programme gaining experience in a range of specialties across the 3 sites including:
Emergency and Specialist MedicineEmergency and General Surgery/OrthopaedicsCardiology and Cardiac SurgeryRespiratory Medicine Oncology/Haematology/AsepticsRenal and Transplant MedicinePaediatrics and Womens HealthRegional Medicines Information Centre Mental Health
Shift Working Junior Pharmacists
As a shift working junior pharmacist you will build on your existing skills in a fast paced acute environment. You will play an integral part of our plan to expand our staff base to provide a 7 day pharmacy ward service. You will work as part of a team working shifts between 8am and 8pm on a rolling 3 days on, 3 days off rota. During these hours you will be a key player in the wider multi-disciplinary team based on admissions wards by providing a vital ward based pharmacy service.
You will either be based in emergency medicine or specialist medicine at the Leicester Royal Infirmary or at the cardio-respiratory admissions unit at the Glenfield Hospital.
Further Information
The successful candidates will have well developed communication skills, a desire for self-development and organisational skills. You will thrive on the opportunities and challenges provided by a busy and supportive work environment.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- GPhC registration (or awaiting registration)
Desirable
- Exhibits a desire to continue their education (CPD)
- Gives strong and logical reasons for applying for the advertised post
Experience
Essential
- Relevant knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a pharmacist
Desirable
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience
- Knowledge of current issues affecting pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Evidence of ability to work alone and as apart of a team
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and delegation
- Evidence of being able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- GPhC registration (or awaiting registration)
Desirable
- Exhibits a desire to continue their education (CPD)
- Gives strong and logical reasons for applying for the advertised post
Experience
Essential
- Relevant knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a pharmacist
Desirable
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience
- Knowledge of current issues affecting pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Evidence of ability to work alone and as apart of a team
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and delegation
- Evidence of being able to prioritise and manage time effectively
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).
