Job summary
(Band 6/7 progression)
We are recruiting a band 6/7 clinical pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive pharmacy team, both band 6 and band 7 applicants are welcomed. The post offers an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, self-motivated, and enthusiastic pharmacist looking to develop their clinical skills. This post provides an ideal opportunity for either a newly qualified pharmacist or an existing and ambitious band 6 pharmacist looking for progression to a band 7 post. We will support you in your professional development, including financing a general or psychiatric certificate and/ or diploma.
Main duties of the job
- You will be supported to deliver high quality clinical pharmacy support by rotating through our inpatient wards and medicines information department.
- You will be an integral part of multidisciplinary teams, responsible for patient care.
- You will be an integral part of the pharmacy team providing clinical and operational support and participating in the pharmacy departmental rotas.
- You will have the opportunity to participate in regular quality improvement initiatives to ensure our patients are receiving the best care.
The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist
- Have a flexible approach to work in order to meet the developing needs of the pharmacy service
- Postgraduate clinical qualification and hospital experience to be considered for band 7
About us
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
We would be delighted to hear from you andrecommend you apply today!
Please dont hesitate to email Liz Dobson on elizabeth.dobson@berkshire.nhs.uk to arrange an informal chat, if you have any questions at all or would like to introduce yourself.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
We would be delighted to hear from you andrecommend you apply today!
Please dont hesitate to email Liz Dobson on elizabeth.dobson@berkshire.nhs.uk to arrange an informal chat, if you have any questions at all or would like to introduce yourself.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Good Pharmacy Honours degree (BPharm or MPharm)
- Postgraduate Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma (Band 7)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma (Band 6)
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and compliance with the GPhC CPD on-line recording system
Previous Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration training year in hospital pharmacy (Band 7)
- Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy (Band 7)
- Experience of providing medicines information to patients/carers
- Experience of audit or project facilitation
- Supervision of staff (Band 7)
- Relevant, adequate number of years post-registration experience as a practising pharmacist (Band 7)
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and making clinically appropriate interventions (Band 7)
- Proven experience of delivering responsibilities and objectives on time
- Experience working within Medicines Information (Band 7)
- Experience of financial management of medicines (Band 7)
Desirable
- Pre-registration training year in hospital pharmacy (Band 6)
- Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy (Band 6)
- Basic experience in mental health
- Supervision of staff (Band 6)
- Relevant, adequate number of years post-registration experience as a practising pharmacist (Band 6)
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and making clinically appropriate interventions (Band 6)
- Experience working within Medicines Information (Band 6)
- Experience of financial management of medicines (Band 6)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office software with proven computer literacy and IT skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases
- Up to date knowledge of current NHS policies (Band 7)
- Demonstrate high level of professional autonomy, prioritisation and decision making (Band 7)
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Reliable with a good attendance record
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and to meet deadlines
- Proactive in seeking outopportunities for service improvement (Band 7)
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of current NHS policies (Band 6)
- Demonstrate high level of professional autonomy, prioritisation and decision making (Band 6)
- Management and motivational skills
- Proactive in seeking outopportunities for service improvement (Band 6)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel across all Trust sites within the Berkshire Health economy
- Ability to work in restricted/hot desk areas as and when required
- Flexible approach to work patterns in line with needs of the service including EDC
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Good Pharmacy Honours degree (BPharm or MPharm)
- Postgraduate Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma (Band 7)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma (Band 6)
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and compliance with the GPhC CPD on-line recording system
Previous Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration training year in hospital pharmacy (Band 7)
- Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy (Band 7)
- Experience of providing medicines information to patients/carers
- Experience of audit or project facilitation
- Supervision of staff (Band 7)
- Relevant, adequate number of years post-registration experience as a practising pharmacist (Band 7)
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and making clinically appropriate interventions (Band 7)
- Proven experience of delivering responsibilities and objectives on time
- Experience working within Medicines Information (Band 7)
- Experience of financial management of medicines (Band 7)
Desirable
- Pre-registration training year in hospital pharmacy (Band 6)
- Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy (Band 6)
- Basic experience in mental health
- Supervision of staff (Band 6)
- Relevant, adequate number of years post-registration experience as a practising pharmacist (Band 6)
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and making clinically appropriate interventions (Band 6)
- Experience working within Medicines Information (Band 6)
- Experience of financial management of medicines (Band 6)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office software with proven computer literacy and IT skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases
- Up to date knowledge of current NHS policies (Band 7)
- Demonstrate high level of professional autonomy, prioritisation and decision making (Band 7)
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Reliable with a good attendance record
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and to meet deadlines
- Proactive in seeking outopportunities for service improvement (Band 7)
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of current NHS policies (Band 6)
- Demonstrate high level of professional autonomy, prioritisation and decision making (Band 6)
- Management and motivational skills
- Proactive in seeking outopportunities for service improvement (Band 6)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel across all Trust sites within the Berkshire Health economy
- Ability to work in restricted/hot desk areas as and when required
- Flexible approach to work patterns in line with needs of the service including EDC
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).
