Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and committed individual to join our team of Rotational Clinical Pharmacists.
This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise across a variety of clinical specialties, including medicine, surgery, care of the elderly, and acute admissions.
The successful candidate will also gain valuable experience through rotations in medicines information, technical services, and patient services. This is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, enhancing your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Main duties of the job
The role includes:
- Providing pharmaceutical care to patients from admission to discharge on the wards.
- Participating in the multi-disciplinary team at ward level.
- Day to day working with the Medicines Management Technicians.
- Providing prescribing advice and support to junior medical staff.
- Educating patients about their medicines.
- Participation in clinical audit.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department has strong ties with the University of Hertfordshire, offering rotational clinical pharmacists the opportunity to undertake the Joint Programmes Board (JPB) clinical diploma, with support and mentorship from our highly skilled team.
The Pharmacy department at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust operates across two sites and comprises over 100 staff, with its main base at Watford General Hospital. It provides a dynamic, supportive, and professionally fulfilling environment for staff to enhance their clinical expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department has strong ties with the University of Hertfordshire, offering rotational clinical pharmacists the opportunity to undertake the Joint Programmes Board (JPB) clinical diploma, with support and mentorship from our highly skilled team.
The Pharmacy department at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust operates across two sites and comprises over 100 staff, with its main base at Watford General Hospital. It provides a dynamic, supportive, and professionally fulfilling environment for staff to enhance their clinical expertise.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree).
- GPhC registration.
Desirable
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Prescription Monitoring.
- Computer and IT Literate.
- Need for Confidentiality
- Up to date clinical pharmacy knowledge.
- Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy issues.
- NHS organisational structure.
Desirable
Experience:
Essential
- Completion of Trainee Pharmacist placement.
Desirable
- Completed Hospital Trainee Pharmacist placement.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree).
- GPhC registration.
Desirable
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Prescription Monitoring.
- Computer and IT Literate.
- Need for Confidentiality
- Up to date clinical pharmacy knowledge.
- Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy issues.
- NHS organisational structure.
Desirable
Experience:
Essential
- Completion of Trainee Pharmacist placement.
Desirable
- Completed Hospital Trainee Pharmacist placement.
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).
