York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Also open to current trainee pharmacists due to qualify. Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a hospital pharmacy setting and study for a funded Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy? Does the prospect of being supported to develop and progress from band 6 to band 7 appeal to you? If your answer to these questions is yes, then we have just the role for you! Scarborough Hospital is looking for enthusiastic and patient-focused pharmacists/trainee pharmacists to join our friendly Pharmacy Team by the sea. The post is ideal for someone wanting to develop their clinical knowledge and skills. Main Duties of the Job
The Pharmacy team at Scarborough prides itself on being supportive and friendly, and staff development is encouraged. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain clinical experience in many different specialties such as elderly care, respiratory, diabetes, cardiology, stroke, gastroenterology, acute medical admissions, and surgery. You will rotate through the different areas of the hospital, working as part of a small team with medicines management technicians and assistants, supported by specialist pharmacists in each area. We provide an individually tailored induction plan and mentor, and welcome all applicants whether you have hospital pharmacy experience or not. We gradually introduce key responsibilities as experience is gained and you will be supported to develop your clinical knowledge and skills. After being in post for at least 12 months and being able to demonstrate you have met the key responsibilities, you will be eligible for progression into a band 7 role. We actively encourage your development in the form of a postgraduate clinical diploma at Bradford University. We will provide you with a senior tutor and allocated study time. While the majority of your time will be ward-based, you will also contribute to the provision of professional cover for our dispensary and participate in weekend and on-call rotas. Applications are invited from GPhC Registered Pharmacists or trainee pharmacists who are due to become registrants with the GPhC in August 2025. About Us
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. 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. Job 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. Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Pre-registration training. GPhC registration. A degree in pharmacy (Masters or equivalent). Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. Experience & Knowledge Required
Understanding of practical issues around patient safety risks relating to medicines. Knowledge of legal aspects relating to medicines including controlled drugs. Understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation and practical application. Experience of aseptic services. Experience of medicines information. Mentoring of staff. Skills & Attributes
Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use computer programmes relevant to the post. Team working and working independently. Demonstrate an ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload and to work to deadlines. Evidence of audit of practice. Ability to perform medicines reconciliation, clinical validation and effective patient counselling. Practice improvement. Education and training of healthcare professionals. Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Committed to completing the clinical diploma and personal development. Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in the organisation. Flexible to changing routines. Values, Drivers & Motivators
Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
Pharmacy Department, Scarborough Hospital
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Also open to current trainee pharmacists due to qualify. Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a hospital pharmacy setting and study for a funded Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy? Does the prospect of being supported to develop and progress from band 6 to band 7 appeal to you? If your answer to these questions is yes, then we have just the role for you! Scarborough Hospital is looking for enthusiastic and patient-focused pharmacists/trainee pharmacists to join our friendly Pharmacy Team by the sea. The post is ideal for someone wanting to develop their clinical knowledge and skills. Main Duties of the Job
The Pharmacy team at Scarborough prides itself on being supportive and friendly, and staff development is encouraged. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain clinical experience in many different specialties such as elderly care, respiratory, diabetes, cardiology, stroke, gastroenterology, acute medical admissions, and surgery. You will rotate through the different areas of the hospital, working as part of a small team with medicines management technicians and assistants, supported by specialist pharmacists in each area. We provide an individually tailored induction plan and mentor, and welcome all applicants whether you have hospital pharmacy experience or not. We gradually introduce key responsibilities as experience is gained and you will be supported to develop your clinical knowledge and skills. After being in post for at least 12 months and being able to demonstrate you have met the key responsibilities, you will be eligible for progression into a band 7 role. We actively encourage your development in the form of a postgraduate clinical diploma at Bradford University. We will provide you with a senior tutor and allocated study time. While the majority of your time will be ward-based, you will also contribute to the provision of professional cover for our dispensary and participate in weekend and on-call rotas. Applications are invited from GPhC Registered Pharmacists or trainee pharmacists who are due to become registrants with the GPhC in August 2025. About Us
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. 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. Job 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. Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Pre-registration training. GPhC registration. A degree in pharmacy (Masters or equivalent). Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. Experience & Knowledge Required
Understanding of practical issues around patient safety risks relating to medicines. Knowledge of legal aspects relating to medicines including controlled drugs. Understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation and practical application. Experience of aseptic services. Experience of medicines information. Mentoring of staff. Skills & Attributes
Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use computer programmes relevant to the post. Team working and working independently. Demonstrate an ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload and to work to deadlines. Evidence of audit of practice. Ability to perform medicines reconciliation, clinical validation and effective patient counselling. Practice improvement. Education and training of healthcare professionals. Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Committed to completing the clinical diploma and personal development. Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in the organisation. Flexible to changing routines. Values, Drivers & Motivators
Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
Pharmacy Department, Scarborough Hospital
#J-18808-Ljbffr
