Job summary
We are looking for organised, ambitious, and motivated new team members to join our team of band 6 rotational pharmacists
Whether you are currently working as a pharmacist seeking a role change, have just taken the Summer 2023 assessment or will be taking the Autumn 2023 assessment we will be pleased to accept your application to join our friendly, forward-thinking team committed to providing the best possible medicines care?
Why join us?
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have:
- General Pharmaceutical Council for Pharmacists registration
- Experience of hospital pharmacy practice
- Knowledge of the legal framework for the dispensing prescribing and administration of medicines
- Good understanding of medicine and nursing practice, record keeping and terminology
In return for your hard work, join our Trust and benefit from:
- Excellent support from senior specialist pharmacists and education and training pharmacist
- Opportunity to undertake a Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or continue your study
- 27 days annual leave entitlement + 8 bank holidays
- Industry leading pension scheme
- Discounts in a multitude of national and local outlets
This is a rotational role - your main base will be Bristol Royal Infirmary, but you will be expected to rotate to our other sites, such as Weston General Hospital.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Masters degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council for Pharmacists
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of post registration pharmacist curriculum
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of medicines supply within the NHS
- Experience of post qualification hospital pharmacy practice
- Experience of building strong relationships across the multidisciplinary team to support patient care
- Experience of recognising opportunities for change, innovation and quality improvement
- Experience of using of digital technologies to support improved patient safety and outcomes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Communicate effectively
- Recognise the importance of patient centric care
- Good time manager
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Ability to manage uncertainty and risk appropriately
- Demonstrate adaptive flexible approach in challenging situations
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Masters degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council for Pharmacists
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of post registration pharmacist curriculum
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of medicines supply within the NHS
- Experience of post qualification hospital pharmacy practice
- Experience of building strong relationships across the multidisciplinary team to support patient care
- Experience of recognising opportunities for change, innovation and quality improvement
- Experience of using of digital technologies to support improved patient safety and outcomes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Communicate effectively
- Recognise the importance of patient centric care
- Good time manager
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Ability to manage uncertainty and risk appropriately
- Demonstrate adaptive flexible approach in challenging situations
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).
