Band 6 Clinical Pharmacist

Job overview

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Trust is one of the largest acute trusts serving a large and diverse population.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic band 6 pharmacists to join our friendly team on our rotational development programme. You will be part of a team of pharmacists providing a range of pharmaceutical services in the busy acute hospitals within the Trust.

We are passionate about our approach to service delivery and are keen to ensure the highest standards of care are provided. To this end we are committed to offer successful candidates on-going clinical training, supervision and the opportunity to personally and professionally develop their career and scope of practice in this role.

You will rotate through placements across both sites, which will include Patient Services, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Medicines Information and Technical Services (Production)

The pharmacy department is an integral part of the clinical team and overall Trust strategy. Our major sites, King George Hospital in Ilford and Queen’s Hospital in Romford, are in excellent locations less than 30minutes from Central London.

For further information please contact Sinead Tynan – Head Pharmacist Hospital Services QH on 01708 435 000 ext. 2861

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the pharmacy department in providing a comprehensive, patient orientated clinical pharmacy service at ward and department level throughout Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. He/she will work closely with senior colleagues and clinical technicians to ensure the provision of an integrated and efficient service.

It is expected that the post holder will successfully complete a department approved postgraduate qualification in General Pharmacy Practice equivalent to Certificate Level (60 CATS points).

Although the post holder will be based within the pharmacy department, he/she will spend a significant portion of their time working in a variety of areas; in accordance with the requirements of the service and the PG Certificate. This work will be under the direction of the pharmacist in charge of the section and where appropriate the postholder will deputise for them in their absence. Personal performance will be assessed through performance review. These rotational specialties include:

• Clinical Services
• Medicines Information
• Patient Services
• Technical Services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

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.