Rotational Clinical/Rotational Specialist Pharmacist

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Pharmacy degree from recognised university
• Registration (or eligible for registration) with General Pharmaceutical Council with registration maintained during entire period of employment
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent (for Band 7)

Desirable criteria

• Non-Medical Precribing qualification (for band 7)
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable evidence of competence in post-registration clinical pharmacy practice e.g. clinical ward activity (for band 7)
• Proven experience in audit work - data collection and presentation (for band 7)
• Demonstrate understanding of the principals of medicines optimisation (for band 7)
• Experience of clinical pharmacy services in a range of specialties/settings (for band 7)

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate understanding of the principals of medicines optimisation
• Experience of ward and clinical pharmacy services in a range of specialties/settings
• Demonstrate team work (inter/intra-departmental)
• Demonstrable evidence of competence in chemotherapy / parenteral nutrition, homecare or equivalent community experience (for band 7)
• Experience in mentoring/supervising (for band 7)
• Experience in delivering education and training (for band 7)

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Computer literate (Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Clinical audit / Drug Use Review projects

Skills

Essential criteria

• Clarity in English
• Good customer care skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Communicates well with good listening skills
• Good written skills
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively with good time management

Desirable criteria

• Good presentation skills
• Clinical Pharmacy Skills

Disposition

Essential criteria

• Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
• Reliable and adaptable
• Caring and Compassionate
• Open/Reflective/Warm/Respectful
• Enthusiastic to improve and develop

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: