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Job summary

Main area
Family Health
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (We would also welcome applications from those pharmacists wanting to work flexible/part time hours. Additional on call and weekend commitment.)
Job ref
264-6249516-FAM-A
Employer
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kettering Genenral Hospital
Town
Kettering
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/08/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Rotational Pharmacist

Band 6

Job overview

*We would be happy to accept applications from trainees who are due to take the GPhC exam in June 2024*

*We would consider UK registered pharmacists  with no previous hospital experience*

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated pharmacists to join the team. We offer bespoke training for pharmacists with a background in community pharmacy and offer dedicated training to facilitate the transition into hospital pharmacy. This is a progression role for Band 6 to Band 7.

It is an exciting time to join this innovative department as we are in the process of rolling out our dedicated ward pharmacy service to medical wards. This will provide pharmacists with job satisfaction to be able to use clinical skills to support patient care.

In addition, you will be given the opportunity to study for a postgraduate clinical diploma at De Montfort University, Leicester. This course was developed jointly between the university and hospital pharmacies in the East Midlands offering a high level of training and support.

Kettering is well placed - only an hour from London, within easy reach of Cambridge, Leicester and Peterborough, and surrounded by beautiful countryside. On site accommodation may be available if required.

If you are looking for the opportunity to further your career and you share our commitment to excellence in delivering patient care, then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We provide rotations through medicine (cardiology, respiratory, care of the elderly, endocrine), urgent care (medical admission wards, ED and frailty unit) surgery , paediatrics and acute admissions. We also support training off site in our local medicines Information centre. Each rotation includes a ward based clinical commitment where you will be provided with your own dedicated senior pharmacist for developmental support. You will also join our team of on call pharmacists giving you the opportunity to gain experience and develop confidence whilst working alone to provide an out of hours service to the Trust. 

Working for our organisation

You will form an integral part of a dynamic team, pushing the boundaries of effective and efficient patient care. You should have strong communication skills, with a willingness to learn and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care.

We are committed to investing in our pharmacists. You will receive opportunities to develop through a tailored development programme.

These posts are also open to those trainee pharmacists undertaking the GPhC exam in July 2024

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are committed to investing in our pharmacists. You will receive opportunities to develop through a tailored development programme towards band 7.

These posts are also open to those trainee pharmacists undertaking the GPhC exam in July 2024

 

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree in pharmacy
  • Registered with or about to register with GPhC
Desirable criteria
  • Member of the RPS

Knowledge/experience

Essential criteria
  • Good knowledge and understanding of common disease states and their treatments
  • Identification and resolution of prescribing errors
  • UK hospital Pre-Registration training and experience or hospital experience working as a registered Pharmacist
Desirable criteria
  • Working as an effective team member
  • Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and government initiatives

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organisational skills e.g. prioritising/time management
  • Can solve problems in a logical manner
  • IT skills
  • Able to communicate sensitive information to patients
  • Responsible for own learning
  • Ability to reflect on own performance and make changes as necessary
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Demonstrates initiative

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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
Emma Cramp
Job title
Lead Pharmacist Professional Development
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01536 492155
Additional information

Deputy Chief Pharmacist: Russell Parsons 01536 493147

 

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