Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist

Job summary

Are you looking for the opportunity to develop your skills in a forward-thinking and innovative pharmacy team? We would like to invite you to consider joining us in delivering our Pharmacy Vision of excellence. You will be working with our enthusiastic and dynamic team in providing the best clinical service for patients by working closely with other healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, experienced hospital pharmacist with good clinical skills and managerial skills with a working knowledge of the medicines optimisation agenda.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in all sections of the pharmacy service. This includes dispensary, ward/clinical pharmacy, education & training and technical services.

The post holder is expected to contribute to the development of pharmaceutical services to the Trust and to promote the highest standards of professional practice, trust policies and procedures.

A clinical commitment will be provided during all rotations. An internal structured training programme and mentorship scheme will support development of your clinical skills.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• M Pharm or equivalent

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to work methodically whilst under pressure
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all disciplines, colleagues and patients
• Ability to deal sympathetically and courteously with patients and/or members of the general public
• Ability to work a part of a team or alone as required
• Ability to prioritise own work and manage the work with other junior staff
• Ability to perform hands on aseptic work
• Effective organisation and prioritisation skills in workplace
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work unsupervised and alone
• Proven time management skills
• Ability to demonstrate CPD

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Relevant hospital pharmacy experience
• Experience in use of own initiative including dealing with queries from department users
• Ability to deal directly with public, senior clinicians and other health service staff
• Recent clinical pharmacy/ward pharmacy experience
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical knowledge and application
• Computer Literate
• To have a good working knowledge on health and safety issues at work

Desirable

• Experience in the training and development of junior staff
• Understanding of Formulary and DUR and clinical trial issues

Personal qualities

Essential

• Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
• Able to do late duty, weekend duties and bank holidays rostered
• Able to participate in out of hours service
• Interest in development of others
• Interest in expanding knowledge and self development
• Enthusiasm
• Awareness of Equal opportunities

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values