Clinical Pharmacist (Relocation Expenses Available) (RA)

Wye Valley NHS Trust

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Job summary

**Relocation Expenses Available**

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Pharmacist to join our Clinical Pharmacy Team at Wye Valley NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a patient facing role, at a specialist level, providing medicines optimisation. The roles offer the chance to work within our Frailty Hub, Acute and Emergency Medicine Hub), as well as more generalised medical and surgical wards.

The successful candidate alongside fellow B7 Clinical Pharmacists, will act as a role model for more junior colleagues, and will also provide operational support when necessary to the dispensary (currently 3-5 x 1hr slots per week).

There will also be the opportunity to study for an independent prescribing qualification.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will participate on a high level rotational basis in the day to day clinical Pharmacy service through a team approach, ensuring patients are reviewed in a timely manner and the best level service is provided in terms of available resource and capacity.

They will form part of our ward based teams, which includes Pharmacy Technicians and ATO's.

The suitable applicant will be part of the team providing Pharmacy Emergency Duty Commitment, and weekend/ BH cover as per a rota.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust has implemented Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA). The system is now well embedded and within the Trust and is complimented by Electronic Clincial Noting which has recently gone live across all outpatient and inpatient areas. .

The Pharmacy Directorate is part of a larger Integrated Care System across the County known as One Herefordshire Pharmacy. This give unique opportunities for cross sector working, and our collaborative approach is one that works well and brings many benefits to our patients and employees. To find out more copy and paste the link below.

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/visitors-and-patients/county-hospital-(acute)/a-z-departments/pharmacy/one-herefordshire-pharmacy.aspx

Wye Valley NHS Trust prides itself on being forward thinking with an integrated and transformational strategy. The Trust is currently developing an elective surgical hub, a clinical Diagnostics Centre and is leading on alternative energy sources to reduce the carbon footprint.

Being situated in an idyllic rural county, working for WVT offers a great balance between professional and private lives.

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

229-CS-4154707-Q

Job locations

Hereford County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as Pharmacist
Working towards or completed a 2 year Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience. Note: year 1 (certificate level) must be completed
Demonstrate a clear understanding of best practice and legal requirements relating to medicines optimisation

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience as a hospital pharmacist in an acute health care setting

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

Able to communicate effectively using a variety of methods (written, verbal, presentation)
Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical pharmacy practice in the acute setting

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as Pharmacist
Working towards or completed a 2 year Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience. Note: year 1 (certificate level) must be completed
Demonstrate a clear understanding of best practice and legal requirements relating to medicines optimisation

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience as a hospital pharmacist in an acute health care setting

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

Able to communicate effectively using a variety of methods (written, verbal, presentation)
Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical pharmacy practice in the acute setting

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.