Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - EAA Qualified; Band 5

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist - EAA Qualified (Band 5/6 progression)

This is a really exciting time to join the Trust

If you are an enthusiastic, motivated EEA Qualified Pharmacist who would like the opportunity to develop their clinical skills and join our team of Clinical Pharmacists we would love to hear from you.

Successful candidates will join the team as an AfC band 5 transitional pharmacist & will receive a Structured Competency Based Training & Development Programme to support you through your transition period (3 to 6 months) & be salary matched to AFC pay band
5. There will then be a guaranteed opportunity to remain in the department as a permanent band 6 as part of our PROPEL Programme if you successfully complete the required training competencies within 6 months of joining.

Upon joining, candidates will gain a wide range of experience in various clinical specialties Medicines Information, Aseptic & patient services alongside completing a funded diploma in clinical pharmacy .

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

1. EEA Qualified Healthcare Professionals as UK registered pharmacists to join the pharmacy team as an AfC Band 5 transition pharmacist to undertake:

• Structured Competency Based Training Programme for 3-6 months
• Participate in a locally designed education & training programme & other activities to develop knowledge & skills in line with the professional standards set by the GPhC
• Aware of & work within University Hospitals Plymouth procedures, policies accepted standard of practice, relevant legislation & regulatory
• Undertake mandatory training deemed necessary to the role
• Provide delivery of patient care & pharmaceutical services under supervision

2. Following completion of the 6-month Competency Based programme to join Band 6 to Band 7 PROPEL structured rotational development programme to undertake the following duties:

• Participate in defined & structured core or specialised rotations across a variety of settings within pharmacy & clinical specialities.
• Undertake fully funded further study e.g. Diploma/Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy Practice & Non-Medical Prescribing.
• Participate in the delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service ensuring the safe, effective, & economical use of medicines
• Provide expert advice on medications to staff across the organisation.
• Provide practice supervision of pharmacy staff & other healthcare professionals
• Undertake audits & engage with the Department's Quality Improvement projects.
• Participate in the on-call & out of hours service

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on  We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles.

Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

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