Band 7 Senior Rotational Pharmacist – Clinical and technical services
Band 7 Senior Rotational Pharmacist – Clinical and technical services PS
The post-holder is responsible for delivering and helping the Principal Pharmacists to develop a high quality pharmacy service across a variety of different specialities on a rotational basis, in accordance with objectives set by section leads. This will include providing clinical pharmacy services to cancer services, clinical nutrition and paediatric specialities, and managing the day‑to‑day running of aseptic services, including cytotoxic and central intravenous additive services (CIVAS) and dispensary services for cancer patients.
The Pharmacy department is a friendly, progressive, and expanding unit dedicated to providing the highest standards of pharmaceutical care and service in this internationally renowned teaching hospital. Quality improvement and cost-effective, safe use of medicines is at the forefront of everything we do.
The post-holder must always carry out their role in line with the Trust World Class values.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists who are looking for the next challenge. You will ideally have completed or nearly completed your FS1 (or equivalent) and want to further develop clinical skills and obtain further exposure to technical services. Training and support will be given in all rotations to ensure you meet the requirements for FS2.
- Work approximately 9‑month blocks in the following rotations:
- Block A – Cancer services Clinical pharmacy
- Block B – CIVAS with paediatric clinical pharmacy
- Block C – Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Service and production
- Block D – Cancer Services Clinical Pharmacy
- Block E – Cancer Services Clinical Pharmacy
You will also be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday service including responsibility for the securing of the department. Outside of working hours the on‑call pharmacist is solely responsible for providing a pharmacy service to the hospital including advice on medicines and emergency supply.
Royal Free World Class Values
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
- Master’s degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Currently undertaking post‑graduate education e.g. clinical diploma, PTQA or having completed one of these
- Registered supplementary or independent prescriber
Experience
- Significant relevant experience working in hospital pharmacy
- Comprehensive Band 6 rotation, including Aseptic Services & Oncology/Haematology
- Broad based clinical experience
- Experience of training or managing others
Skills and aptitudes
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Effective pharmaceutical skills
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
- Ability to carry out day‑to‑day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable/acute demands
- Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self, others and workload
- Tutoring and teaching ability
- Evidence of clinical audit/practice research
- BOPA Passport – completion of any adult level 2 solid tumour or haematology modules
Personal Qualities & attributes
- Enthusiastic/positive attitude, self‑motivated and hardworking
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
Others
- Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
- Reliable with good attendance record
- Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and on call and potential 7 day working
- Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
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.
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
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