Trosolwg o'r swydd

Following significant investment by the Trust we are looking for up to 10 Band 6 or Band 7 pharmacists to join our -PROPEL Programme (Plymouth Rotational Opportunity for Progression through Experience & Learning), structured rotational development programme.

Applications are open to current trainee pharmacists, pharmacists in their early years of career, those new to hospital pharmacy with demonstrable  experience in other sectors/ with specific visa requirements.

Dependent on your proven knowledge skills & previous demonstrable experience you will join as either a Band 6/ Band 7 clinical pharmacists. You will be supported through our training programme & progression pathway which will enable you to develop a portfolio to prepare for advanced clinical practice and Band 8a roles.

This role is for enthusiastic & motivated newly qualified or demonstrably experienced pharmacists looking to further develop their clinical skills alongside gaining significant teaching, training, leadership, & management experience in order to aid career progression for more senior roles.

To find out more about these roles please see the attached documents:

• Link to the job pack & scan the QR code to find out more
• PROPEL infographic and presentation

Join us & PROPEL your career in Britain's Ocean City!

Interviews for this position will take place during the weeks commencing 27th January & 3rd February. Shortlisted candidates will be notified in advance with further details on the interview process.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

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

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.

***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.***

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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, & the regional trauma Centre. Our specialist cancer treatments include bone marrow transplant, sarcoma surgery & hepatobiliary & pancreatic cancer surgery (not exhaustive). We work closely with our community partners in delivering comprehensive health & social care.

The University of Plymouth is now offering the highly-ranked University of Bath MPharm degree,

There will be opportunities for pharmacist colleagues to participate in these educational activities, with the potential for more formal roles with the University in the future.

In Plymouth we are undergoing an exciting transformation. As one of seven Trusts nationally to be hosting ‘People First’ pilot our team are continuously identifying innovative ways to improve their own practice.

We are a team who are truly committed to the development of our staff both personally & professionally.

You will be working with a Chief Pharmacist who is committed to you as an individual.

We are steadfast in our values: putting people first, taking ownership, respecting others, being positive and to listen, learn & continuously improve. If you can relate to & embody these values then we would like to work with you.