Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Band 5 to 6 progression post
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 216-YM-C5580149-B
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Derriford Hospital
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £29,970 - £44,962 join as AfC B5. Completion of competencies will become AfC B6
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
EEA Qualified Rotational Pharmacist (Band 5/6 progression post)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
This is a really exciting time to join the Trust
If you are an enthusiastic, motivated EEA Qualified Pharmacist who would like the opportunity to develop their clinical skills and join our team of Clinical Pharmacists we would love to hear from you.
Successful candidates will join the team as an AfC band 5 transitional pharmacist & will receive a Structured Competency Based Training & Development Programme to support you through your transition period (3 to 6 months) & be salary matched to AFC pay band 5. There will then be a guaranteed opportunity to remain in the department as a permanent band 6 as part of our PROPEL Programme if you successfully complete the required training competencies within 6 months of joining.
Upon joining, candidates will gain a wide range of experience in various clinical specialties Medicines Information, Aseptic & patient services alongside completing a funded diploma in clinical pharmacy .
• Providing pharmaceutical care to patients from admission to discharge
• Participating in the multi-disciplinary team at ward level.
• Day to day working with the Medicines Optimisation Technicians
• Providing prescribing advice and support to medical staff.
• Educating patients about their medicines.
• Participation in Quality Improvement & Audit
To find out more about the PROPEL rotational development programme (Plymouth Rotational Opportunity for Progression through Experience & Learning), please see attached documents, job pack & QR code
Main duties of the job
1. EEA Qualified Healthcare Professionals as UK registered pharmacists to join the pharmacy team as an AfC B& 5 transition pharmacist to undertake:
Structured Competency Based Training Programme for 3-6 months
Participate in a locally designed education & training programme & other activities to develop knowledge & skills in line with the professional standards set by the GPhC
Aware of & work within University Hospitals Plymouth procedures, policies accepted standards of practice, relevant legislation & regulatory
Undertake mandatory training deemed necessary to the role
Provide delivery of patient care & pharmaceutical services under supervision
2. Following completion of the 6-month Competency Based programme to join Band 6 to Band 7 PROPEL structured rotational development programme to undertake the following duties:
Participate in defined & structured core or specialised rotations across a variety of settings within pharmacy & clinical specialities.
Undertake fully funded further study e.g. Diploma/Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy Practice & Non-Medical Prescribing.
Participate in the delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service ensuring the safe, effective, & economical use of medicines
Provide expert advice on medications to staff across the organisation.
Provide practice supervision of pharmacy staff & other healthcare professionals
Undertake audits & engage with the Department’s Quality Improvement projects.
Participate in the on-call & out of hours service
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS is the largest hospital on the Southwest Peninsula providing comprehensive secondary and tertiary care to a population of around 2,000,000 people who can access our specialist services including cardiothoracic surgery, kidney transplantation, neurosurgery, and the regional trauma Centre. Our specialist cancer treatments include bone marrow transplant, sarcoma surgery and hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer surgery (not exhaustive). We work closely with our community partners in delivering comprehensive health and social care.
In Plymouth we are undergoing an exciting transformation which is seeing the continuous development of career opportunities for the right candidate. As one of seven NHS Trusts nationally to be hosting the ‘People First’ pilot our team are continuously identifying innovative ways to improve their own practice and in doing so improving our patient’s experience.
We are a team who are truly committed to the development of our staff both personally and professionally and would support you to attain your goals. You will be working with a Chief Pharmacist who is committed to you as an individual.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Band 5 transition pharmacist:
• To develop knowledge and skills in line with the professional standards set by the GPhC
• To participate in a locally designed and structured competency-based education and training programme and other activities covering – clinical pharmacy services, dispensary services, medicines information and aseptic services
• To undertake any mandatory training as deemed necessary to the role and be aware of any relevant procedures, policies accepted standards of practice, relevant legislation and regulatory necessary to the role
• To provide delivery of patient care and pharmaceutical services under supervision
• To participate in weekend, bank holiday and late duty work rotas as required
• To be responsible for self-directed learning as part of a commitment to continuing professional development
PROPEL Programme (Plymouth Rotational Opportunity for Progression through Experience & Learning)
Band 6 Rotational Pharmacists:
- Guaranteed progression to Band 7 role after 18 months (subject to competency milestones)
- Fully funded Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy- with protected study time
- Undertake 3-month core rotations including: Mixed Medical Admissions, Mixed Surgical Care, Healthcare of Older People, Generalised Paediatrics, Aseptic Services, Clinical Screening and Medicines Information
- Work laptop and mobile phone
- Support and mentoring by experienced pharmacists
- Relocation packages offered dependent on eligibility
Band 7 Rotational Pharmacists:
- Ready to apply for Band 8a roles within 18 months
- Fully funded certificate in Diploma Clinical Pharmacy- with protected study time
- Undertake 6-month core specialised or optional specialised rotations including: gastroenterology, paediatrics and neonatal medicine, neurology, cardiology, respiratory, microbiology, critical care, urgent & emergency care, clinical trials, cancer services and aseptics, hepatology, patient safety, governance and formulary, clinical academic & research
- Work as part of wider MDT's with involvement in audit, change management, quality improvement projects, supervise others, formulary review and medicines optimisation.
- Upon completion of diploma fully funded Non Medical Prescribing or other further study e.g. MSc
- Relocation packages offered dependent on eligibility
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Registered pharmacist within an EEA county
- Completed an appropriate pharmacy course within an EU Country
Desirable criteria
- Proven evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Registered member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
- Annotation as a non-medical prescriber, or working towards this
- UK accredited MPharm degree, OSPAP qualification, or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Have completed an appropriate pharmacy course and have experience of working as a pharmacist in the EEA country which you completed your qualification or are registered
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable experience of UK hospital pharmacy
- Previous demonstrable experience of hospital based practice
- Good proven understanding of the role of a UK hospital pharmacist
- Foundation training year (previously pre-registration) undertaken in secondary care
- Training in medicines information
- Proven general pharmaceutical & proven clinical Knowledge
- Provision of ward based Clinical Pharmacy Services
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Time management skills
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
Desirable criteria
- Organisational skills
- Good negotiating skills
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
- Vivek Soni
- Job title
- Deputy Chief Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 430454
- Additional information
For an informal discussion please contact Vivek Soni, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust [email protected] or Pamela Nyatanga, Lead Pharmacist for Education & Training [email protected]
Site visits can be organised where you can meet members of your future team
Join us and PROPEL your career in Britain’s Ocean City!
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