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Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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 for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for 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 of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 are advised to submit your application 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 from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different 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 of seeking to 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 promote SaBRE - 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.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
* Degree in pharmacy (masters or equivalent)
* A length of experience sufficient to gain the competencies required for the post (at least one year).
* Registered Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Continuing Professional Development to the requirements of the GPhC.
* Postgraduate clinical qualification(or working towards) in pharmacy to Diploma/MSc level
Desirable criteria
* Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain or specialist pharmacist group
* Management training
* Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of Medicines & Pharmacy Legislation including Controlled Drugs, professional ethics, Health & Safety and the wider Health Service.
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance, Medicines Optimisation, Risk Management, NICE guidance's, Shared Care Guidelines and the modernisation agenda relevant to the post.
* Knowledge of theoretical and practical issues, including professional guidelines, related to use of medicines and practice of pharmacy in the specialist areas.
* Experience of hospital pharmacy service delivery, either from employment within the hospital service, or by working closely with it (such as whilst employed in the CCG or GP practice).
* Understanding and practical experience of audit and evidence of service improvement.
Desirable criteria
* Practical application of clinical governance and medicines management.
* Junior (supervisory) Management training
* Experience of managing a team of professional and support staff
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
* Good verbal and written communication skills and well developed interpersonal skills.
* Analysis and appraisal of prescribed medication regimes for individual patients with respect to the patient's clinical condition and ability, while taking account of safety, economy and effectiveness.
* Problem solving skills.
* Can use initiative appropriately.
* Strong team player.
* Attention to detail
* Able to communicate complex or contentious information to individuals or groups and deal with challenges.
* Able to deliver specialist training to groups of staff, including pharmacy, medical and nursing staff.
* Able to influence and persuade patients and professionals with respect to safe, economical and effective use of medicines
* Able to use computer programmes relevant to the post.
* Able to lead and manage a team
Desirable criteria
* Analysis and critical appraisal of published clinical evidence.
* Negotiating and influencing skills.
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential criteria
* Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
* Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in this organisation.
* Ability to plan, prioritise and reorganise daily, weekly and monthly workload in the face of changing and competing demands on time
* Aware of own limitations and able to enlist help of others when necessary
* Flexible to changing demands
* Proactive
* Patient focussed
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.
The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or email sensitive@dbs.gov.uk.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.
Agile and Flexible Working
We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one - for all posts. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Relocation Package
The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss relocation further, please speak to the recruiting manager at interview.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.
Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.
Sponsorship
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Band 7 Job Description (PDF, 340.3KB)
* Recruitment Guide to Reasonable Adjustments (PDF, 232.6KB)
* Job Plan (PDF, 80.7KB)
* Band 8a Job Description (PDF, 312.6KB)
* Our Strategy at a glance 2018-2023 (PDF, 54.1KB)
* Guidance for Applicants (PDF, 798.8KB)
* Relocation Offer Information (PDF, 134.7KB)
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