Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - Band 6/ 7 inLincoln inLincoln PUBLISHED WED 6 NOV 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £52,809 a year £37,338 to £44,962 Band 6 £46,148 - £52,809 Band 7 per annum PERMANENT
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United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust rvc128hK

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Rotational Clinical Pharmacist (Band 6/7) to join their pharmacy team at Lincoln County Hospital. This position offers a salary range of £37,338 to £52,809, depending on experience, and involves providing ward-based, dispensary, and aseptic dispensing services across various departments, including general medicine, surgery, haematology, oncology, and critical care. The role requires a registered pharmacist with a focus on patient-centered care, and it includes opportunities for professional development, such as pursuing an accredited clinical pharmacy diploma and independent prescriber qualification.

The pharmacy department is undergoing a period of transformation aimed at optimizing medication use across the Trust, and the successful candidate will engage in activities such as policy development and contributing to medicines optimisation reports. The position necessitates travel between different sites, and applicants are encouraged to apply if they are enthusiastic about collaborating within a supportive and progressive team environment in the NHS.

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist (with EDC) Band 6/7 dependant upon experience. £37,338 to £44,962 (Band 6) £46,14 to £52,809(Band 7) per annum 1 post, 37.5 hours per week pro rata

About the Department

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, Technicians and Support Workers and there is a supportive Pharmacy Education and Training team.

The post will be based at Lincoln County Hospital but the successful applicants may need to travel to other sites within the Trust.

An opportunity has arisen to join our expanding at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, progressive, friendly and forward thinking pharmacy team.

Our 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 automatic progression from band 6 to band 7 upon completion of a post-graduate clinical diploma. 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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated pharmacist to join our team, to provide a patient focused service to the wards and departments of the Trust. Rotations include acute medicine, surgery, dispensary, aseptic and cancer.

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.

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Working as a Rotational Clinical Pharmacist in the UK requires a combination of education, clinical skills, and personal qualities. Here are the key skills and qualifications you will need:

Educational Background:

1. Pharmacy Degree: A recognized undergraduate degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or MPharm) is essential.

2. Pre-registration Training: Completion of a one-year pre-registration training in a suitable pharmacy setting.

Qualifications:

1. GPhC Registration: You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to practice as a pharmacist in the UK.

2. Postgraduate Qualifications: While not always required, pursuing further qualifications (e.g., Clinical Pharmacy MSc, Independent Prescribing Course) can enhance your knowledge and skills.

Clinical Skills:

1. Medication Management: Understanding pharmacotherapy, including appropriate prescribing, monitoring, and managing drug therapies.

2. Patient Assessment: Skills in conducting patient assessments to evaluate medication needs and outcomes.

3. Clinical Decision-Making: Ability to make informed decisions based on clinical guidelines and patient-centered care.

Communication Skills:

1. Patient Interaction: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, addressing their needs and concerns.

2. Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Analytical Skills:

1. Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to interpret clinical data and scientific literature effectively.

2. Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot medication-related issues and provide solutions rapidly.

Organizational Skills:

1. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a busy clinical environment.

2. Record Keeping: Competency in maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Adaptability:

1. Learning Agility: Willingness to learn and adapt to various clinical settings as a rotational pharmacist, which could include different specialties and departments.

Professionalism:

1. Ethical Practice: Commitment to ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality.

2. Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Engaging in lifelong learning and professional development to stay current with pharmacy practices and emerging therapies.

Specialty Knowledge:

1. Therapeutic Areas: Familiarity with specific therapeutic areas (e.g., cardiology, oncology, geriatrics) can be beneficial for certain rotations.

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Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - Band 6/ 7 inLincoln inLincoln PUBLISHED WED 6 NOV 2024

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust rvc128hK

About us 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!

About us
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!