Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - Band 6 to Band 7 Progression

Job overview

*Band 6 to Band 7 progression opportunity*

Job summary

The post holder will be an experienced pharmacist who will, within the structured senior pharmacist rotation, undertake departmental as well as ward-based duties. He/she will

• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
• Provide medication to patients in a safe and legal manner.
• Work independently but be able to discuss issues with peer group and senior colleagues.
• Be the lead pharmacist within the clinical speciality on rotation.
• Actively participate in the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service and medicines management initiatives within the speciality and the Trust.
• Assist in the planning and development of these services within the speciality and in the provision of financial reports to the Divisions.
• Professionally and managerially support to the Pharmacist Team Leader.
• Be competent in and participate in any aspect of the Pharmacy service, be it ward or department based.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the  job description

About the Pharmacy Department:

The Pharmacy Department provides a reliable and quality patient-centred service with empathy, enthusiasm, and commitment. It prides itself in being forward-thinking and keeping pace with changes in medicines optimisation and technology. We are well respected throughout the hospital and have a close working relationship with clinical teams. We also have a high level of commitment to staff development and actively encourage all staff to share their expertise to enhance the performance of the department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.