Band 6 Clinical Support Pharmacist - Rotational
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustPosted Yesterday
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About this role
Job Summary We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our Trust vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we acknowledge that we need incredible staff to do this. We offer a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support personal and career development objectives. The role involves working at either Good Hope or Heartlands Hospital sites as a Clinical Support Pharmacist, participating in 13‑week rotations across specialties including General Medicine, Cardiology, T&O, Healthcare of Older People and our extended clinical service in Acute Medicine, supported and mentored by a rotation lead and line manager. You will have the opportunity to undertake either a clinical diploma or NHSE/RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway, and subsequently a non‑medical prescribing qualification if not already obtained.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required You will deliver a quality clinical pharmacy service and will be supported to develop clinical and professional skills. You will be a highly motivated team player with well‑developed communication skills, using your knowledge to improve patient care and influence healthcare professionals in the best use of medicines.
Benefits
Work with a fantastic team that contributes to regional initiatives reporting to the Medicines Management Advisory Group.
Excellent learning and development opportunities; the post‑holder can undertake clinical duties independently alongside a specialist team.
Post‑graduate training in pharmacy and support to utilise non‑medical prescribing (NMP).
Protected learning during work hours to facilitate development.
Access to trust health and wellbeing initiatives and a variety of staff networks.
Exclusive benefits for you and your family, including NHS discounts at various retailers, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Qualifications Essential:
4‑year vocational Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent).
Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Has commenced or is willing to commence a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification.
Evidence of continued professional development in pharmacy‑related matters.
Desirable:
Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Member of UKCPA.
In‑house training and accreditation for formulation of PN and final check of aseptic products.
Experience Essential:
Experience working within an NHS/Healthcare environment with clinicians and other health care professionals at all levels of the organisation.
Post‑registration work experience as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge.
Evidence of risk management and service improvements.
Demonstrates commitment to providing high‑quality pharmaceutical care.
Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy.
Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF.
Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries.
Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues.
Desirable:
Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital pharmacy and current issues.
Essential Criteria
Good presentation skills.
Team worker.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good oral, written communication and presentation skills.
Good computer skills.
Demonstrates problem solving skills.
Demonstrates empathy towards patients and carers.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
Ability to use initiative and work without supervision when necessary.
Ability to interact with clinical and managerial staff.
Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills.
Able to work with drug budget information.
Ability to delegate work effectively to others.
Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and motivate.
Ability to propose changes to practice and lead on service development for specialist areas, developing and implementing policy for that area.
To work proactively and on own initiative within broad occupational policies.
Able to work with all grades of staff.
Capacity to work calmly under pressure.
Demonstrates commitment to providing high‑quality pharmaceutical care.
Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff.
Participation in a 7‑day week rota including bank holidays and weekends.
Ability to travel across all service sites as required by the job role.
Desirable Criteria
Demonstrates Teaching/mentoring Skills And Ability To Motivate Other Staff.
Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills.
Proposes changes in conjunction with service groups which have wider implications / development of service‑wide performance policies.
Other Requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.
UK Professional Registration required.
Compensation & Contract
Agenda for Change Band 6.
Salary: £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year.
Contract: Permanent.
Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible Working.
Job locations: Trustwide (Mindelson Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH).
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Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required You will deliver a quality clinical pharmacy service and will be supported to develop clinical and professional skills. You will be a highly motivated team player with well‑developed communication skills, using your knowledge to improve patient care and influence healthcare professionals in the best use of medicines.
Benefits
Work with a fantastic team that contributes to regional initiatives reporting to the Medicines Management Advisory Group.
Excellent learning and development opportunities; the post‑holder can undertake clinical duties independently alongside a specialist team.
Post‑graduate training in pharmacy and support to utilise non‑medical prescribing (NMP).
Protected learning during work hours to facilitate development.
Access to trust health and wellbeing initiatives and a variety of staff networks.
Exclusive benefits for you and your family, including NHS discounts at various retailers, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Qualifications Essential:
4‑year vocational Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent).
Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Has commenced or is willing to commence a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification.
Evidence of continued professional development in pharmacy‑related matters.
Desirable:
Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Member of UKCPA.
In‑house training and accreditation for formulation of PN and final check of aseptic products.
Experience Essential:
Experience working within an NHS/Healthcare environment with clinicians and other health care professionals at all levels of the organisation.
Post‑registration work experience as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge.
Evidence of risk management and service improvements.
Demonstrates commitment to providing high‑quality pharmaceutical care.
Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy.
Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF.
Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries.
Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues.
Desirable:
Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital pharmacy and current issues.
Essential Criteria
Good presentation skills.
Team worker.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good oral, written communication and presentation skills.
Good computer skills.
Demonstrates problem solving skills.
Demonstrates empathy towards patients and carers.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
Ability to use initiative and work without supervision when necessary.
Ability to interact with clinical and managerial staff.
Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills.
Able to work with drug budget information.
Ability to delegate work effectively to others.
Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and motivate.
Ability to propose changes to practice and lead on service development for specialist areas, developing and implementing policy for that area.
To work proactively and on own initiative within broad occupational policies.
Able to work with all grades of staff.
Capacity to work calmly under pressure.
Demonstrates commitment to providing high‑quality pharmaceutical care.
Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff.
Participation in a 7‑day week rota including bank holidays and weekends.
Ability to travel across all service sites as required by the job role.
Desirable Criteria
Demonstrates Teaching/mentoring Skills And Ability To Motivate Other Staff.
Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills.
Proposes changes in conjunction with service groups which have wider implications / development of service‑wide performance policies.
Other Requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.
UK Professional Registration required.
Compensation & Contract
Agenda for Change Band 6.
Salary: £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year.
Contract: Permanent.
Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible Working.
Job locations: Trustwide (Mindelson Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH).
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