Job Description

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist (with EDC)Band 6/7 dependant upon experience.xc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 (Band 6) xc2xa346,148 to xc2xa352,809 (Band 7) per annumFull time 37.5 hours per weekAbout the DepartmentAn opportunity has arisen to join our expanding, friendly, diverse and inclusive pharmacy team at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust.The Pharmacy Departments within ULHT provide ward based, Dispensary, and Aseptic Dispensing Services to a range of general and specialist areas including Admissions Unit, General Medical and Surgical, Haematology and Oncology and Critical Care wards. We have a good integrated team of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Support Workers and there is a supportive Pharmacy Education and Training team.The post will be based at Pilgrim Hospital Boston but the successful applicant/s may need to travel to other sites within the Trust.- This post will commence from April 25Main duties of the jobOur progressive department is in the process of a period of rapid transformational change to ensure that it is a service fit for the future and is at the forefront of the Hospital Pharmacy Transformation Programme.We are dedicated to ensuring that medicines optimisation is embedded across all aspects of care within the Trust to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective use of medicines.We take pride in developing our pharmacists through formal and informal study, clinical supervision and training. We will support you to provide high quality services to patients and healthcare professionals alike. This includes offering opportunities to complete an accredited post-graduate clinical pharmacy diploma and pharmacist independent prescriber qualification.We support progression from band 6 to band 7 upon completion of a post-graduate clinical diploma or equivalent experience. You will also work with lead Pharmacists to review and develop policies and contribute to monthly directorate medicines optimisation reports.Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.The role will involve travel across all sites in the United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust therefore the post holder must be able to meet the travel requirements of this post.About usPilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency serviceUnited Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).Date posted21 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salaryxc2xa337,338 to xc2xa352,809 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number357-PR-338-24-FJob locationsPilgrim HospitalSibsey RoadBostonPE21 9QSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWhat should you do next?Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWhat should you do next?Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Master / Bachelor of Pharmacy
• 1 year Pre-registration training
• Member GPhC

Desirable

• Certificate / Diploma / Masters Degree in Clinical Pharmacy

Previous ExperienceDesirable

• Clinical Pharmacy in a hospital environment
• Medicines Information experience

Specific RequirementsEssential

• Ability to travel between hospital sites and for on call
• Adaptable to changing circumstances and situations

Skills, Knowledge & AptitudesEssential

• Evidence of CPD
• Use of Pharmacy computer systems
• Good interpersonal skills
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Dispensing and checking skills- ability to follow procedures and accurately supply medication
• Awareness of own limitations and when to refer to others for advice

Desirable

• Report writing skills
• Computer literacy, including use of Word and databases / spreadsheet

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Master / Bachelor of Pharmacy
• 1 year Pre-registration training
• Member GPhC

Desirable

• Certificate / Diploma / Masters Degree in Clinical Pharmacy

Previous ExperienceDesirable

• Clinical Pharmacy in a hospital environment
• Medicines Information experience

Specific RequirementsEssential

• Ability to travel between hospital sites and for on call
• Adaptable to changing circumstances and situations

Skills, Knowledge & AptitudesEssential

• Evidence of CPD
• Use of Pharmacy computer systems
• Good interpersonal skills
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Dispensing and checking skills- ability to follow procedures and accurately supply medication
• Awareness of own limitations and when to refer to others for advice

Desirable

• Report writing skills
• Computer literacy, including use of Word and databases / spreadsheet

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