Job summary
We are seeking a skilled, innovative, and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to join our team of Senior Rotational Pharmacists.
The successful candidate will provide clinical pharmacy services across various specialties, including Medicine, Care of the Elderly, Surgery, Acute Admissions, Paediatrics, ICU, Virtual Hospital, and Antimicrobials on a rotational basis.
The department offers a supportive and professionally rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical expertise.
This role involves working Monday to Friday, with weekend shifts on a rota basis. Full details will be discussed at the interview.
Main duties of the job
The role includes:o Providing expert pharmaceutical care to patients from admission to discharge on the wards and Virtual Hospital.o Developing the role of the pharmacist in the multi-disciplinary team at ward level.o Day to day working with the medicines management technicians.o Providing prescribing advice and support to junior medical staff.o Educating patients about their medicines.o Training of medical and nursing staff.o Supervision and training of junior and foundation trainee pharmacists, technicians and assistants.o Participation in clinical audit, preparation of policies and procedures and involvement in risk management.
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. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking 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. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 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
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree).
- GPhC registration.
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
Desirable
- MSc/Diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
- Management Training.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Prescription Monitoring.
- Computer and IT Literate.
- Need for Confidentiality.
- Well-developed therapeutic and clinical pharmacy knowledge in unscheduled care.
- Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy issues.
- NHS organisational structure.
Desirable
- Health and Safety.
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Preparation of written reports and procedures.
Experience:
Essential
- Recent experience in providing clinical services to acute medical and surgical wards.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Training Pre-re Pharmacists and Junior Staff.
- Audit/research and development.
Desirable
- Project management.
- Managing Staff.
- Clinical tutoring of post graduate trainee pharmacist.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree).
- GPhC registration.
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
Desirable
- MSc/Diploma in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
- Management Training.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Prescription Monitoring.
- Computer and IT Literate.
- Need for Confidentiality.
- Well-developed therapeutic and clinical pharmacy knowledge in unscheduled care.
- Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy issues.
- NHS organisational structure.
Desirable
- Health and Safety.
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Preparation of written reports and procedures.
Experience:
Essential
- Recent experience in providing clinical services to acute medical and surgical wards.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Training Pre-re Pharmacists and Junior Staff.
- Audit/research and development.
Desirable
- Project management.
- Managing Staff.
- Clinical tutoring of post graduate trainee pharmacist.
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).
