• Job Description

  Req#: C9155-CSAHP-1223-54-2?language=en&page=280&sort=publicationDate

  Job summary

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust seeks to recruit Pharmacists to our team of Band 6 Rotational Pharmacists undertaking a structured foundation training programme that includes full educational and financial support for the clinical Diploma, clinical skills and formal prescribing qualifications.

  The Pharmacy Service and its team are fully-embedded into the wider clinical specialities and this is reflected in the fact that we operate a seven-day clinical service. Our modern service benefits from full electronic prescribing, decision support and automated dispensaries in our main inpatient and outpatient sites.

  Main duties of the job

  After a structured eight-week induction programme you will join the clinical teams on a rotational programme delivering Integrated Medicines Management at the bedside. You will spend over 90% of your time outside of dispensaries on direct patient care which will include clinical experience in admission and discharge management, consultant ward rounds, medicines information and chemotherapy and TPN. You will gain experience of caring for patients in general medicine, general surgery, surgical specialties, elderly care and emergency medicine.

  There will be the opportunity for Band 6 Pharmacists to apply for a structured progression Post resulting in achievement of a Band 7 Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Post on successful completion of all required competences and educational requirements.

  You will be a registered Pharmacist with a positive and flexible approach, seeking clinically-focused practice and have the desire to develop clinical decision making and prescribing skills.

  Trainee Pharmacists who are due to enter the Register in 2024 are welcome to apply, including anyone who wishes to transfer into the hospital sector.

  Hours per week:

  37.5 hours per week plus weekend and evening working. When a weekend is worked there are two rest days allocated in the following week.

  About us

  Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

  One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

  We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

  The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

  Date posted

  22 February 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £35,392 to £42,618 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9155-CSAHP-1223-54-2

  Job locations

  Trust Headquarters

  Sunderland Royal Hospital

  Sunderland

  SR4 7TP

  
  

  South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

  Harton Lane

  South Shields

  Tyne And Wear

  NE340PL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Responsible for delivering basic clinical pharmacy services to a defined clinical area on a rotational basis.

  To be responsible for the delivery of an agreed standard of clinical care to patients to achieve safe, effective and economic use of medicines.

  Undertake risk management of pharmacy clinical services in a defined area.

  Undertake the role of responsible pharmacist.

  To undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pre-registration pharmacists, technicians and students.

  PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Responsible for delivering basic clinical pharmacy services to a defined clinical area on a rotational basis.

  To be responsible for the delivery of an agreed standard of clinical care to patients to achieve safe, effective and economic use of medicines.

  Undertake risk management of pharmacy clinical services in a defined area.

  Undertake the role of responsible pharmacist.

  To undertake teaching and clinical supervision of pre-registration pharmacists, technicians and students.

  PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MPharm or equivalent.
  • GPhC registration.

  Experience

  Essential

  • One year as a pre-registration pharmacist.

  Desirable

  • Interest in clinical pharmacy.
  • Hospital pharmacy experience during pre-registration training.

  Personal qualities/attitude/other

  Essential

  • Well-presented.
  • Friendly and outgoing.
  • Ability to work in a professional manner with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Perform effectively in stressful circumstances.
  • Self-confident.
  • Drive to improve patient care.
  • Positive, flexible and co-operative approach.

  Desirable

  • Clinically-focused professional practice and development.
  • Please provide a telephone number, in case we need to contact you about your Application, or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Clinical Pharmacy skills.
  • Ability to work in a team and as an individual.

  Desirable

  • Ability to turn theory into practice.
  • Good computer skills.

  Special Circumstances

  Essential

  • Must be flexible to meet service needs.
  • Awareness that job requires a commitment to a seven-day service.
  • Requirement for you to work at various sites across the Trust and provide a service often at short notice.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MPharm or equivalent.
  • GPhC registration.

  Experience

  Essential

  • One year as a pre-registration pharmacist.

  Desirable

  • Interest in clinical pharmacy.
  • Hospital pharmacy experience during pre-registration training.

  Personal qualities/attitude/other

  Essential

  • Well-presented.
  • Friendly and outgoing.
  • Ability to work in a professional manner with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Perform effectively in stressful circumstances.
  • Self-confident.
  • Drive to improve patient care.
  • Positive, flexible and co-operative approach.

  Desirable

  • Clinically-focused professional practice and development.
  • Please provide a telephone number, in case we need to contact you about your Application, or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Clinical Pharmacy skills.
  • Ability to work in a team and as an individual.

  Desirable

  • Ability to turn theory into practice.
  • Good computer skills.

  Special Circumstances

  Essential

  • Must be flexible to meet service needs.
  • Awareness that job requires a commitment to a seven-day service.
  • Requirement for you to work at various sites across the Trust and provide a service often at short notice.

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Trust Headquarters

  Sunderland Royal Hospital

  Sunderland

  SR4 7TP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Trust Headquarters

  Sunderland Royal Hospital

  Sunderland

  SR4 7TP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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