Rotational Foundation Pharmacist-(Band 6 to 7 progression post)

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Rotational Foundation Pharmacist-(Band 6 to 7 progression post)

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 333-C-HQ-2127

Site Pharmacy Office, Mental Health Centre, Northwick Park Hospital, HA1 3UJ Town Brent/Harrow Salary £45,953 - £62,652 per annum incl HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Salary period Yearly Closing 28/09/ :59

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

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Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our Brent/Harrow Pharmacy team at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend duty and on call rotas, following a period of induction and training.

The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. Salary will be based on previous experience, applicants who are currently suitable to practice at a band 7 level, will be considered for a band 7 position.

If you are successful, you will work in a supportive, friendly and forward thinking environment. You will be encouraged and supported in your development through the rotations which will be further enhanced by the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, which you will be expected to complete in your role as a foundation pharmacist. The post-holder will have an opportunity to provide specialist mental health services to sites such as in-patients, home treatment teams and community mental health teams.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 3 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

Working for our organisation

CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care. The Trust has a Medicines Information Service which runs both a medicines information enquiry line for staff and a patient telephone helpline. In the Trust’s CQC inspection, the pharmacy teams were recognised for the contribution we made to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients and members of staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend duty and on call rotas, following a period of induction and training.

The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. It also offers a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental healthcare settings. Salary will be based on previous experience, applicants who are currently suitable to practice at a band 7 level, will be considered for a band 7 position.

You will be expected to rotate between our Harrow and Brent sites, working both inpatient and community mental health team settings.

Person specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Master’s Degree in pharmacy followed by the completion of pre- registration training and experience.
• To be working towards or willing to work towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS)

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• Good knowledge and understanding of therapeutic areas and pharmacological treatments obtaining through the completion of degree course and pre-registration year.
• Experience of working with patients either in a hospital or community setting.
• To have knowledge and understanding of basic clinical governance principles.
• Experience of working to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Accuracy in dispensing and checking prescriptions.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy
• Experience training other healthcare professionals
• Experience of supervising junior pharmacy staff

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Evidence of CPD and acquiring new skills and knowledge
• To have an awareness of government and professional policy/legislation that affects the delivery of pharmacy services e.g. NICE, RPS

ATTITUTEDS. APTITUDES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work.Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience.AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience.Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Anila Bhandari

Job title Advanced specialist pharmacist - Mental Health

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Meena Sethi

Borough Lead Pharmacist, Brent & Harrow

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