Band 7 Senior Support Pharmacist - RotationalinSutton ColdfieldinSutton ColdfieldPUBLISHED MON 24 MAR 2025
At University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, we believe that exceptional patient care starts with exceptional staff. We're on a mission to build healthier lives and are seeking passionate individuals—especially women in caregiving roles—to join our dynamic team in Sutton Coldfield. As a Senior Support Pharmacist, you will gain invaluable experience through rotational placements across our Heartlands, Good Hope, and Solihull hospitals. This is your chance to expand your expertise in various specialties, including acute medicine and critical care, while enjoying the flexibility and support to thrive in your career.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and personal growth, which is why we prioritise your health and wellbeing. You'll benefit from a range of training and development opportunities, including postgraduate training and protected learning time to enhance your skills. With a commitment to fostering leadership and mentoring abilities, you'll play a crucial role in improving patient care and collaborating with healthcare professionals on the optimal use of medicines. Enjoy the perks of NHS discounts and access to health initiatives while working alongside a fantastic team dedicated to making a difference in our community. Explore this opportunity to not just advance your career, but to be part of something truly meaningful.
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we acknowledge that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff. We offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives
This role involves working across Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull hospitals as a Senior Support Pharmacist participating in 9-month rotations across specialties including acute and general medicine, respiratory, infectious diseases, general surgery and nutrition, specialist surgery and critical care which offer an opportunity to broaden your experience.
Applicants who don't meet the criteria in the person specification relating to diploma status but who can demonstrate at least 12 months post-registration hospital experience are invited to apply and will be appointed in a progressional post under Agenda for Change Annex 21 (payment at 75% of the maximum band 7 pay, uplifted to the starting pay of a band 7 as per Agenda for Change on completion of the first year of clinical diploma or NHSE/RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway and 12 months experience at band 7). Applicants will then progress on to the independent prescribing course.
You will deliver a high quality specialist clinical pharmacy service, and there will be a strong emphasis on supporting you in developing leadership and mentoring skills to the next level.
You will be a highly motivated individual and a team player with well-developed communication skills and a desire to use your knowledge, skills and experience to improve patient care and influence healthcare professionals in the best use of medicines.
Some of the benefits of joining our team at UHB:
*Work with a fantastic team that contributes to regional initiatives that report to the Medicines Management Advisory Group to improve quality of care across the interface
*Excellent learning/development opportunities to ensure the post-holder can undertake clinical duties independently working alongside a specialist team.
*Post-graduate training in pharmacy and support to utilise non-medical prescribing (NMP) or support to undertake if not completed.
*Protected learning during work hours to facilitate your development.
*Access to trust health and wellbeing initiatives and a variety of staff networks.
Access to exclusive benefits for you and your family including NHS discounts at various retailers, restaurants and leisure facilities
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