Specialist Pharmacist/Senior Pharmacist: Education & Training
| Posting date: | 02 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £60,504 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | Scarborough, YO12 6QL |
| Company: | York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7142963/419-020525-SP-PS |
Summary
A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic pharmacist with a keen interest in Education and Training to join our Pharmacy Training Team. This is a key time to join the team, as we are broadening the scope of our training to include a more ward based focus. The post holder will be based at Scarborough hospital but will also need to travel occasionally to York hospital.
We welcome interest from GPhC registered pharmacists with hospital experience or with a proven track record in education and training. You must hold, or be working towards (in year 2) a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy to Diploma level.
Prior experience of working in education and training is not essential; however an interest in training and development of others is crucial.
Depending on experience the post may be offered at band 7 to band 8a run through after successful completion of set objectives.
At Scarborough Hospital you will be part of a friendly, forward-thinking team where education is valued, supported and embedded in every day practice. We are committed to helping you grow in your role with opportunities for continued professional development.
If you are ready to make a real impact on professional development and patient care, then this role is for you.
Please note: The interview will be held on 30th May 2025.
As well as the job description, please carefully read the role specific job plan attached to this advert for a detailed overview of the role and duties.
This post will be based at the Scarborough hospital site but you will work alongside the other members of the cross site training team to support the delivery training.
Core service hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am until 5:30pm and the post includes participation in the weekend, bank holiday and on-call rotas.
Our department offers many opportunities for career progression, including postgraduate certificate in Education and non-medical prescribing. The Trust actively promotes agile and flexible working policies.
The position requires working with staff throughout the hospital, so you must have good communication and interpersonal skills, be organised and able to manage your own time effectively. You must be enthusiastic and passionate about providing good quality patient focused care, alongside a passion for nurturing talent and supporting the development of others.
Working with the education and training team you will facilitate training for new starters, coordinate trainee pharmacist training and organise educational opportunities for other healthcare professionals. You will also maintain your core clinical skills by contributing directly to the pharmaceutical care of in-patients within a general teaching hospital setting.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
This advert closes on Sunday 18 May 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic pharmacist with a keen interest in Education and Training to join our Pharmacy Training Team. This is a key time to join the team, as we are broadening the scope of our training to include a more ward based focus. The post holder will be based at Scarborough hospital but will also need to travel occasionally to York hospital.
We welcome interest from GPhC registered pharmacists with hospital experience or with a proven track record in education and training. You must hold, or be working towards (in year 2) a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy to Diploma level.
Prior experience of working in education and training is not essential; however an interest in training and development of others is crucial.
Depending on experience the post may be offered at band 7 to band 8a run through after successful completion of set objectives.
At Scarborough Hospital you will be part of a friendly, forward-thinking team where education is valued, supported and embedded in every day practice. We are committed to helping you grow in your role with opportunities for continued professional development.
If you are ready to make a real impact on professional development and patient care, then this role is for you.
Please note: The interview will be held on 30th May 2025.
As well as the job description, please carefully read the role specific job plan attached to this advert for a detailed overview of the role and duties.
This post will be based at the Scarborough hospital site but you will work alongside the other members of the cross site training team to support the delivery training.
Core service hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am until 5:30pm and the post includes participation in the weekend, bank holiday and on-call rotas.
Our department offers many opportunities for career progression, including postgraduate certificate in Education and non-medical prescribing. The Trust actively promotes agile and flexible working policies.
The position requires working with staff throughout the hospital, so you must have good communication and interpersonal skills, be organised and able to manage your own time effectively. You must be enthusiastic and passionate about providing good quality patient focused care, alongside a passion for nurturing talent and supporting the development of others.
Working with the education and training team you will facilitate training for new starters, coordinate trainee pharmacist training and organise educational opportunities for other healthcare professionals. You will also maintain your core clinical skills by contributing directly to the pharmaceutical care of in-patients within a general teaching hospital setting.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
This advert closes on Sunday 18 May 2025
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