Job summary
Are you a qualified pharmacist with post-qualification hospital experience looking to expand your clinical skills in a supportive, forward-thinking team?
We're recruiting a Band 6 or Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist to join us at Prospect Park Hospital, Reading, for a 12-month maternity cover.
You'll have experience in a hospital setting in mental health or community health pharmacy and there'll be opportunity to broaden your clinical expertise across either or both areas.
Your role includes:
Reviewing medicines and advising on treatment plans during ward rounds
Supporting multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective use of medicines
Helping patients understand their medicines and improve adherence
Working with colleagues to improve prescribing and optimise patient care
You'll be part of a CQC-rated Outstanding Trust, where staff feel valued, supported, and encouraged to pursue their professional interests.
You'll be based mainly at Prospect Park Hospital, 30 minutes from London Paddington & Waterloo, with potential travel to our wards in Wokingham, West Berkshire Community Hospital, Slough, or Maidenhead. Free parking, a staff library, and excellent on-site facilities are available.
This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours/week however part-time from 30 hours/week can be considered. The role includes participation in late-duty and on-call rotas once established.
Main duties of the job
- Delivering a consistently high-quality clinical pharmacy service across community and mental health inpatient wards
- Working alongside the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT)
- Being an integral part of the pharmacy team providing clinical pharmacy support to designated ward/s
- Participating in the pharmacy departmental on call and late-night rotas once established in the role
Applications are reviewed as received - we encourage you to apply ASAP, as vacancies may close early
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Qualified Pharmacist (BPharm or MPharm) registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Pharmacy experience in a hospital setting
- A flexible approach to work, in order to meet the needs of the service
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Dr Elizabeth Francis, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, email : Elizabeth.francis@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Qualified Pharmacist (BPharm or MPharm) registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Pharmacy experience in a hospital setting
- A flexible approach to work, in order to meet the needs of the service
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Dr Elizabeth Francis, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, email : Elizabeth.francis@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Good Pharmacy Honours degree (BPharm or MPharm)
- Postgraduate Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma ( for Band 7)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma ( for 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
- Willingness and ability to undertake all Trust statutory and mandatory training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration training year in hospital pharmacy ( for band 7)
- Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy ( for band 7)
- Experience of providing medicines information to patients/carers
- Experience of audit or project facilitation
- Supervision of staff ( for band 7)
- Relevant, adequate number of years post-registration experience as a practising pharmacist ( for band 7)
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and making clinically appropriate interventions ( for band 7)
- Proven experience of delivering responsibilities and objectives on time
- Experience working within Medicines Information ( for band 7)
- Experience of financial management of medicines ( for band 7)
Desirable
- Pre-registration training year in hospital pharmacy ( for band 6)
- Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy ( for band 6)
- Basic experience in mental health
- Supervision of staff ( for band 6)
- Relevant, adequate number of years post-registration experience as a practising pharmacist ( for band 6)
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and making clinically appropriate interventions ( for band 6)
- Experience working within Medicines Information ( for band 6)
- Experience of financial management of medicines ( for band 6)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal communication and reporting skills, verbal and written (tact, empathy, negotiation, diplomacy)
- 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 ( for band 7)
- Demonstrate high level of professional autonomy, prioritisation and decision making ( for band 7 )
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Reliable with a good attendance record
- Demonstrates good clinical knowledge and skills
- Critical appraisal skills ( for band 7)
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and to meet deadlines
- Proactive in seeking out opportunities for service improvement ( for band 7)
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of current NHS policies ( for band 6)
- Demonstrate high level of professional autonomy, prioritisation and decision making ( for band 6)
- Critical appraisal skills ( for band 6)
- Management and motivational skills
- Proactive in seeking out opportunities for service improvement ( for 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 ( for Band 7)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma ( for 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
- Willingness and ability to undertake all Trust statutory and mandatory training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration training year in hospital pharmacy ( for band 7)
- Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy ( for band 7)
- Experience of providing medicines information to patients/carers
- Experience of audit or project facilitation
- Supervision of staff ( for band 7)
- Relevant, adequate number of years post-registration experience as a practising pharmacist ( for band 7)
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and making clinically appropriate interventions ( for band 7)
- Proven experience of delivering responsibilities and objectives on time
- Experience working within Medicines Information ( for band 7)
- Experience of financial management of medicines ( for band 7)
Desirable
- Pre-registration training year in hospital pharmacy ( for band 6)
- Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy ( for band 6)
- Basic experience in mental health
- Supervision of staff ( for band 6)
- Relevant, adequate number of years post-registration experience as a practising pharmacist ( for band 6)
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and making clinically appropriate interventions ( for band 6)
- Experience working within Medicines Information ( for band 6)
- Experience of financial management of medicines ( for band 6)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal communication and reporting skills, verbal and written (tact, empathy, negotiation, diplomacy)
- 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 ( for band 7)
- Demonstrate high level of professional autonomy, prioritisation and decision making ( for band 7 )
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Reliable with a good attendance record
- Demonstrates good clinical knowledge and skills
- Critical appraisal skills ( for band 7)
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and to meet deadlines
- Proactive in seeking out opportunities for service improvement ( for band 7)
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of current NHS policies ( for band 6)
- Demonstrate high level of professional autonomy, prioritisation and decision making ( for band 6)
- Critical appraisal skills ( for band 6)
- Management and motivational skills
- Proactive in seeking out opportunities for service improvement ( for 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).
