Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-C-5930
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £37,162 - £44,629 pa inc HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Band 6 - Rotational Pharmacist, Pharmacy
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team of Rotational Clinical Pharmacists.
The successful candidate will gain a wide range of experience in clinical specialties including: Medicine, Surgery, Care of the Elderly and Acute Admissions and in rotations through Medicines Information, Technical and patient services.
The role includes:
Providing pharmaceutical care to patients from admission to discharge on the wards.
Participating in the multi-disciplinary team at ward level.
Day to day working with the Medicines Management Technicians.
Providing prescribing advice and support to junior medical staff.
Educating patients about their medicines.
Participation in clinical audit
Main duties of the job
The department has excellent links with the University of Hertfordshire and opportunities are available for rotational clinical pharmacists to undertake the Joint Programmes Board (JPB) clinical diploma, supported and mentored by our highly skilled team.
Working for our organisation
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!
Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Pharmacy department within West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is located on three sites and has over 100 staff members, with the main Pharmacy department based at Watford General Hospital.
The department provides a stimulating, friendly and professionally rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical expertise.
For further information please contact Sital Sanghvi, Lead Clinical Pharmacist or Jayna Hirani, Practice Development pharmacist on 01923 217733.
We provide opportunities for education and training and support continuing professional development.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- GPhC registration
- MPharm (or equivalent overseas degree)
Desirable criteria
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Prescription Monitoring.
- Need for Confidentiality.
- Up to date clinical pharmacy knowledge.
- Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy issues
- NHS organisational structure.
Desirable criteria
- Health and Safety
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completion of Pre-registration Placement
Desirable criteria
- Completed Hospital Pre-registration Placement.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sital Sanghvi
- Job title
- Lead Clinical Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923 217733
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 07423032289
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