Main area Family Health. Grade Band 6. Contract Permanent. Hours: 37.5 per week (Full time, Part time, Flexible working), with additional on‑call and weekend commitment. Job ref 264-7918006-CSS
Job Overview
This is a progression role from Band 6 to Band 7. Phabricants with a background in community pharmacy will receive bespoke training to facilitate the transition into hospital pharmacy. The role offers the chance to develop clinical skills in a dedicated ward pharmacy service and to study for a postgraduate clinical diploma at De Montfort University.
Main duties of the job
* Rotations through medicine (cardiology, respiratory, care of the elderly, endocrine), urgent care (medical admission wards, ED, frailty unit), surgery, paediatrics and acute admissions.
* Support training off‑site in the local medicines information centre.
* Provide ward‑based clinical commitment under a dedicated senior pharmacist.
* Join the on‑call team, gaining experience delivering an out‑of‑hours service.
Benefits
On‑site accommodation may be available if required. Opportunity to undertake postgraduate study.
Qualifications
* Degree in pharmacy
* Registered with or about to register with the GPhC
* Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
* Appropriate UK professional registration
Knowledge & experience
* Good knowledge of common disease states and treatments
* Identification and resolution of prescribing errors
* UK hospital pre‑registration training or hospital experience as a registered pharmacist
* Effective team member
Skills
* Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Good organisational skills (prioritising, time management)
* Logical problem‑solving ability
* Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients
* Responsibility for own learning and for reflecting on performance
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal‑opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds. Applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Reasonable adjustments will be made at all stages of the recruitment process. We encourage applications from BME, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities.
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