Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - EAA Qualified (Band 5/6 progression)
Job summary
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 .
o Providing pharmaceutical care to patients from admission to dischargeo Participating in the multi-disciplinary team at ward level.o Day to day working with the Medicines Optimisation Technicianso Providing prescribing advice and support to medical staff.o Educating patients about their medicines.o Participation in Quality Improvement & Audit
To find out more about thePROPEL rotational development programme(PlymouthRotationalOpportunity forProgression throughExperience &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 7PROPELstructured 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
About us
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS is the largest hospital on the Southwest Peninsula providing comprehensive secondary & 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.
From September 2024, the highly-ranked University of Bath MPharm degree will be available to study at the University of Plymouth. There will be opportunities for pharmacist colleagues to participate in educational activities, with the potential for more formal roles with the University of Bath in the future.
The pharmacy dispensary has recently undergone an exciting refurbishment including the installation of state-of-the-art robots & automated controlled drug cabinets.
We are a team who are truly committed to the development of our staff both personally and professionally & 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' & 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Job description
Job 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(PlymouthRotationalOpportunity forProgression throughExperience &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
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Registered pharmacist within an EEA county
- Completed an appropriate pharmacy course within an EU Country
- 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
- Have completed an appropriate pharmacy course and have demonstrable experience of working as a pharmacist in the EEA country which you completed your qualification or are registered
- 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 preregistration) undertaken in secondary care
Aptitude and Abilities
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Time management skills
- Can meet deadlines
- Organisational skills
- Good negotiating skills
- Able to co-ordinate the duties of other staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
- Company
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Location
- Plymouth, United Kingdom PL6 8DH
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £28407.00 - £42618.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Location
- Plymouth, United Kingdom PL6 8DH
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £28407.00 - £42618.00 a year
- Posted