Mid Grade Pharmacist
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the mid grade pharmacist team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. This post is part of our mid-grade pharmacists’ programme, which includes support to develop a specialist clinical role as well as core senior pharmacist skills including prescribing, education, quality improvement and leadership.
At ward level, as part of the Admissions team, you will work closely with consultants and ward-based staff, providing pharmaceutical expertise to ensure the safety of patients. You will be responsible for helping to mentor both foundation pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists, and will be given opportunities to gain experience in all levels of clinical service, education and training, leadership and operational co-ordination of a team.
Applicants must have a postgraduate clinical certificate or equivalent clinical experience by the start date (latest January 2025), and will be supported to undertake a prescribing qualification if they do not already hold one.
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- Providing specialist clinical pharmacy support to the Admissions team, provide operational leadership to a designated ward based pharmacy team and supporting our foundation pharmacist-led weekend clinical service, this job would suit a pharmacist with excellent clinical knowledge, who is keen to develop their leadership qualities.
- Further clinical and quality improvement skills will also be required in aiding the senior pharmacist team to develop and implement new services and processes.
Working for our organisation
Come and join the innovative South Devon Pharmacy Partnership Mid Grade Pharmacist Programme and work with a fantastic pharmacy team.
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As a vital part of our integrated care organisation, the Torbay and South Devon medicines optimisation teams have jointly committed to developing a pharmacy workforce that is prepared to meet the needs of our whole healthcare community.
You will be based in our friendly and well respected hospital pharmacy team work closely with and learn from multidisciplinary colleagues and patients in secondary, intermediate and primary care and mental health.
Your clinical practice will be supported and enhanced by a team of experienced medicines optimisation technicians and assistants.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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The specialist clinical aspects of this role are related to developing and delivering the clinical pharmacy service to the patients and staff in the TSDFT Medical Specialties Team.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.