Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 216-AH-C7153527
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Derriford Hospital
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £37,338 - £52,809 Per Annum (B6 to B7 Progression)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist PROPEL Programme (B6 to B7 Progression)
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Following significant investment by the Trust we are looking for up to ten Band 6 or Band 7 pharmacists to join our -PROPEL Programme (Plymouth Rotational Opportunity for Progression through Experience & Learning), structured rotational development programme.
Applications are open to current trainee pharmacists, pharmacists in their early years of career, those new to hospital pharmacy with experience in other sectors or with specific visa requirements.
Dependent on your knowledge skills and previous experience you will join as either a Band 6 or Band 7 clinical pharmacists. You will be supported through our training programme and progression pathway which will enable you to develop a portfolio to prepare for advanced clinical practice and Band 8a roles.
This role is for enthusiastic and motivated newly qualified or experienced pharmacists looking to further develop their clinical skills alongside gaining significant teaching, training, leadership, and management experience in order to aid career progression for more senior roles.
To find out more about these roles please see the attached documents:
- Link to the job pack & scan the QR code to find out more
- PROPEL infographic and presentation
Join us and PROPEL your career in Britain's Ocean City!
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
PROPEL Programme (Plymouth Rotational Opportunity for Progression through Experience & Learning)
Band 6 Rotational Pharmacists:
- Guaranteed progression to Band 7 role after 18 months (subject to competency milestones)
- Fully funded Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy– with protected study time
- Undertake 3-month core rotations including: Mixed Medical Admissions, Mixed Surgical Care, Healthcare of Older People, Generalised Paediatrics, Aseptic Services, Clinical Screening and Medicines Information
- Work laptop and mobile phone
- Support and mentoring by experienced pharmacists
- Relocation packages offered dependent on eligibility
Band 7 Rotational Pharmacists:
- Ready to apply for Band 8a roles within 18 months
- Fully funded certificate in Diploma Clinical Pharmacy– with protected study time
- Undertake 6-month core specialised or optional specialised rotations including: gastroenterology, paediatrics and neonatal medicine, neurology, cardiology, respiratory, microbiology, critical care, urgent & emergency care, clinical trials, cancer services and aseptics, hepatology, patient safety, governance and formulary, clinical academic & research
- Work as part of wider MDT’s with involvement in audit, change management, quality improvement projects, supervise others, formulary review and medicines optimisation.
- Upon completion of diploma fully funded Non Medical Prescribing or other further study e.g. MSc
- Relocation packages offered dependent on eligibility
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS is the largest hospital on the Southwest Peninsula providing comprehensive secondary and tertiary care to a population of around 2,000,000 people who can access our specialist services including cardiothoracic surgery, kidney transplantation, neurosurgery, and the regional trauma Centre. Our specialist cancer treatments include bone marrow transplant, sarcoma surgery and hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer surgery (not exhaustive). We work closely with our community partners in delivering comprehensive health and social care.
In Plymouth we are undergoing an exciting transformation which is seeing the continuous development of career opportunities for the right candidate. As one of seven NHS Trusts nationally to be hosting the ‘People First’ pilot our team are continuously identifying innovative ways to improve their own practice and in doing so improving our patient’s experience.
We are a team who are truly committed to the development of our staff both personally and professionally and would support you to attain your goals. You will be working with a Chief Pharmacist who is committed to you as an individual.
We are steadfast in our values: putting people first, taking ownership, respecting others, being positive and to listen, learn and continuously improve. If you can relate to and embody these values then we would very much like to work with you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As part of the PROPEL Programme (Plymouth Rotational Opportunity for Progression through Experience & Learning):
• To participate in defined and structured Band 6 core or Band 7 specialised rotations across a variety of settings within pharmacy and clinical specialities. With learning outcomes and training and education opportunities linked to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Frameworks.
• To undertake in fully funded further study appropriate to the role e.g. Diploma/Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy Practice and Non-Medical Prescribing.
• To participate in the delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service ensuring the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines for patients attending and admitted to University Hospitals Plymouth.
• To participate in ward based clinical pharmacy services to support the safe prescribing and administrations of medicines. This may include activities drug history taking and medicines reconciliation, medicine supply, patient medication consultations, medicines optimisation services, discharge medication service (DMS) and any other activities associated with medicines management.
• To provide expert advice on medications (supply & clinical issues) to clinical staff across the organisation.
• To provide teaching and clinical supervision of pharmacy staff (pharmacists, technicians & support staff) and other healthcare professionals across the organisation.
• Undertake audits and engage with the departments Quality Improvement and practice research projects.
• Participate in the on-call and out of hours service as per departmental rota
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience of working in Pharmacy upon starting in post e.g. completion of foundation training
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable experience of UK hospital pharmacy
- Good proven understanding of the role of a UK hospital pharmacist
- Foundation training year (previously pre-registration) undertaken in secondary care
- Training in medicines information
- Good general pharmaceutical & clinical proven knowledge
- Provision of ward based Clinical Pharmacy Services
- Demonstrable management experience, including clinical supervision of junior staff
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 4 year Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Pharmacy followed by 1 year pre-registration training.
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or pending
Desirable criteria
- Working towards Post-Graduate Certificate/ Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
- Practice Supervisor Qualification
- Further clinical, research or management qualification
- Proven evidence of Research or project work
- Current registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
- Member of the United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA)
- Working towards RPS faculty submission
- Non-medical prescriber (or working towards NMP qualification) or must be willing to undertake training to qualify as NMP when requested.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Time management skills
Desirable criteria
- Good negotiating skills
- Proven understanding of NHS priorities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natasha Moore
- Job title
- Interim Associate Chief Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 432273
- Additional information
For an informal discussion please contact Natasha Moore, Interim Associate Chief Pharmacist - Clinical Services [email protected] or Pamela Nyatanga, Lead Pharmacist for Education & Training [email protected]
Site visits can be organised where you can meet members of your future team
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