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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-7061DCB-A
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Trustwide
Town
Trustwide
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Clinical Rotational Pharmacist

Band 7

Job overview

The Pharmacy Department at East Kent Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust are seeking highly motivated pharmacists to join our growing team of specialist clinical rotational pharmacists. 

Does this describe you?

  • A professional who puts patients first in all that you do
  • A team worker who can contribute confidently to the Multi-Disciplinary Team
  • A pharmacist enthusiastic to develop your clinical pharmacy skills in specialities
  • An excellent communicator
  • Keen to develop your management and leadership skills

Main duties of the job

We have a structured rotational programme where you will gain experience across our 3 largest hospital sites – The Kent and Canterbury Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate and the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.   For more detailed information about our rotational programme please see our specialist clinical pharmacist handbook that is attached to this job advert.

The programme is designed to support and develop pharmacists from Foundation to Advanced level to ensure you are perfectly placed to move forward in your career. Rotations  are usually for 9 months include but for a full list and further detail please see our handbook or get in touch:

  • Emergency Floor (includes a 7 day clinical service)
  • Acute Frailty
  • Critical Care
  • Education and Training
  • Medication Safety/Governance
  • Medicines Value 
  • Oncology
  • Paediatrics
  • Surgery
  • Specialist Medicine e.g. cardiology, renal

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. 

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person specification

qualification

Essential criteria
  • MRPharmS
  • completed stage 1 of diploma or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • diploma
  • practice supervisor
  • Non-medical prescriber

Skills

Essential criteria
  • communication
  • team work
  • IT
Desirable criteria
  • service improvement
  • teaching

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in range of clinical specialities
  • clinical hospital experience
Desirable criteria
  • significant clinical experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Clinical knowledge desmonstrated
Desirable criteria
  • UKMI

values

Essential criteria
  • awareness of trust values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebecca Morgan
Job title
Lead Clinical Services Pharmacist
Email address
[email protected]
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