[ref. h54469618] Rotational Clinical Pharmacist PROPEL Programme (B6 to B7 Progression) - Plymouth

Job overview

Following significant investment by the Trust we are looking for up to 10 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 demonstrable experience in other sectors/ with specific visa requirements.

Dependent on your proven knowledge skills & previous demonstrable experience you will join as either a Band 6/ Band 7 clinical pharmacists. You will be supported through our training programme & 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 & motivated newly qualified or demonstrably experienced pharmacists looking to further develop their clinical skills alongside gaining significant teaching, training, leadership, & 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 & PROPEL your career in Britain's Ocean City!

Interviews for this position will take place during the weeks commencing 27th January & 3rd February. Shortlisted candidates will be notified in advance with further details on the interview process.

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

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.

***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.***

Working for our organisation

Our specialist cancer treatments include bone marrow transplant, sarcoma surgery & hepatobiliary & pancreatic cancer surgery (not exhaustive). We work closely with our community partners in delivering comprehensive health & social care.

The University of Plymouth is now offering the highly-ranked University of Bath MPharm degree,

There will be opportunities for pharmacist colleagues to participate in these educational activities, with the potential for more formal roles with the University in the future.

In Plymouth we are undergoing an exciting transformation. As one of seven Trusts nationally to be hosting ‘People First’ pilot our team are continuously identifying innovative ways to improve their own practice.

We are a team who are truly committed to the development of our staff both personally & professionally.

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 & continuously improve. If you can relate to & embody these values then we would 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

• Demonstrable experience of working in Pharmacy upon starting in post e.g. completion of foundation training

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Time management skills

• Organisational skills
• Good negotiating skills

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