Rotational Pharmacist or B7 Rotational Pharmacist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our expanding pharmacy team, which includes innovative roles such as Independent Prescribers and Consultant Pharmacists, to provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services across community health and mental health specialities.

We welcome applications from newly qualified, band 6 or equivalent pharmacists. Hospital and/or mental health experience is desirable however not essential, as we will provide in‑house training to upskill in areas identified for development. Applicants may be employed directly at a Band 7 level if they demonstrate the necessary skills and experience.

The role is largely patient‑facing and focussed on developing robust clinical skills to manage co‑morbid presentations via our rotational programme.

The base for this role will be Goodmayes Hospital, Barley Lane, Ilford, however as a rotational post there may be a requirement for periodic travel to other sites around NELFT. We have developed a bespoke training package to aid development and you will be supported by a clinical supervisor during the provision of a clinical pharmacy service including activities such as attending wards rounds, patient counselling and responding to clinical queries across:

• Community Health Services including inpatient frailty wards, hospital discharge services and supporting specialist community services such as stroke rehabilitation, diabetes, respiratory and palliative care
• Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Services including inpatient wards, Psychiatric Liaison Services, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, Forensic Services, Learning Disabilities, Perinatal Mental Health, Home Treatment Teams and Community Mental Health Teams
• Child and Adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in both inpatient and community settings

You should be proactive in developing and using your clinical skills and knowledge to improve care through the delivery of efficient medicines optimisation. There will be opportunities for involvement in teaching, quality improvement and postgraduate study. Please refer to the job description for further details of the Band 6 to 7 Progression Pathway. Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles.

Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High‑Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

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We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:

• A long‑standing and award‑winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
• A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
• Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
• Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp.

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