Rotational Pharmacist

Job overview

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is a forward thinking teaching hospital offering acute care to a population of approximately one million. We are one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the UK with strong links to both the School of Pharmacy and the Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia. Electronic prescribing and medicines administration has been implemented across all inpatient wards, the A&E and outpatients. We are at the forefront of healthcare delivery with a strong focus on Medicines Management and innovative pharmaceutical practice.  Norwich is a vibrant city, voted one of the Best Places to Live in the UK by The Sunday Times 2021, with a fabulous market, excellent shopping, restaurants and nightlife, yet surrounded by beautiful countryside. The unique combination of the Norfolk Broads, a picturesque coastline and a choice of city or rural living make Norwich an ideal home, no matter what your interests. For those who love to travel or see friends Norwich offers excellent rail and air links.

We welcome informal visit to our ward or contact us for any queries regarding this role, we are also able to provide you with resources to support with your application completion via our recruitment team.

Full time - 37.5hrs

Interview date: 22nd May 2025

Main duties of the job

We would welcome applications from Trainee Pharmacists qualifying in August 2025 looking for their first pharmacist role.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated pharmacists to join our team and contribute to delivering and developing our high quality, patient-focused service. You will join a team of rotational pharmacists working across all aspects of hospital pharmacy with opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of clinical specialties and pharmacy services.

Our structured training program will be tailored to you and your level of experience. You will have support and regular feedback from our team of experienced senior pharmacists during all rotations and will have the opportunity to undertake a post graduate pharmacy diploma.

Applicants will be self-motivated, able to work independently and be capable of working under pressure. The successful candidates must have excellent communication skills and be willing to learn.

This post is for full time employment. To support 7 day working all staff are required to work 1 in 10 weekends with corresponding time off given during the week. All staff are required to undertake at least one bank holiday duty per year. It is expected that band 6 pharmacists will participate in the on-call service which attracts additional pay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To liaise with all pharmacy staff grades, medical, nursing and other staff in the provision and development of clinical pharmacy services.
• Following accreditation, to actively prescribe discharge medication accordingto Trust protocol in order to ensure delays in discharge do not occur.
• To undertake and actively participate in clinical and medicine management audits and implement changes to ensure compliance.
• To participate in quality improvement programmes relating to pharmacy / use of medicines .
• To participate in the provision of a medicines information service andPharmacy helpline to staff and patients.
• To ensure that all provisions of the current law relating to pharmacy and medicines are complied with both within the Pharmacy Department and throughout the Trust.  This will include completion of statutory ward controlled drug checks and advice on safe storage of medicines.