We are looking for a pharmacist ready to take the next step in their career as a specialist rotational pharmacist at The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Pharmacy Department, which is a large forward thinking team which is highly regarded within the Trust. We can offer this as a progressional Band 6 to 7 post if you do not fully meet the specification for the band 7 post.
We have strong links to both the School of Pharmacy at the nearby University of East Anglia, with innovative placement programmes for pharmacy students. Electronic prescribing and medicines administration has been implemented across all inpatient wards, the A&E and outpatients. We are at the forefront of healthcare delivery with a strong focus on Medicines Management and innovativepharmaceutical practice.
We are about to embark on a department development and modernisation programme which makes this an exciting time to join the pharmacy team!
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic individual with a strong clinical background to join our team of Rotational Specialist Pharmacists. You will have the opportunity to work as part of our ward-based pharmacy service, working alongside the MDT, including our existing team of specialist and highly specialist pharmacists. You will also have opportunities to work in specialties across medicine and surgery in addition to other pharmacy services as part of the specialist rotational team.
The focus for this post is to take an active role in the pharmaceutical care of a range of conditions and advise clinicians. Participation in MDT ward rounds and prescribing of medicines to ensure a seamless transfer of care will be expected. You must be able to work both as part of a team and autonomously. Prescribing is a key part of this role - you will be supported to undertake the training if you do not already hold the qualification.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description(s) for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Master of Pharmacy
* Current listing on the Pharmacist Register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Independent prescribing
* Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience
Experience
* Significant experience of working in hospital pharmacy
Skills
* Communication skills - oral and written
* Able to work as part of a team or as an individual with a flexible approach to duties
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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