To provide a high-quality specialist clinical pharmacy service to inpatients and outpatients in a designated clinical area.

To be responsible for a specialist clinical area on a day to day basis and deputise and support the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for the directorate in their absence.

To assist in the delivery of training and the development of members of the pharmacy clinical team, undergraduate pharmacy students, Foundation Year Pharmacists and members of the wider MDT.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Are you a Band 6 pharmacist ready to become a Band 7 Pharmacist? Are you a Band 6 pharmacist ready to make the next step in your career but dont quite meet the job description? This role is a progression Band 6 to 7 position for those people thinking of taking the next step in their career by developing themselves in a specialist area whilst consolidating their practice in core rotational areas.

We are looking for an experienced pharmacist who is thinking of taking the next step in their career by developing themselves in a specialist area whilst consolidating their practice in core rotational areas. Ideally you will have completed, or be on your way towards finishing your clinical diploma and have experience in a hospital pharmacy setting. Aspirations to develop as an independent prescriber and to gain experience across a variety of specialist clinical areas will also be required.

The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital offers specialist rotations including Intensive Care, Respiratory & Cystic Fibrosis, Cardiology, Specialist Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Renal, Acute Stroke, Paediatrics & Neonates, Acute Medicine. The lead pharmacist for each of these areas will support you during the rotation and there will be opportunities to be involved in quality improvement and teaching as well as additional opportunities for mentoring and personal development within our expanding team.

Candidates are required to have a strong team approach, good communication skills and show initiative whilst being a reliable and enthusiastic pharmacist.

The post-holder will participate in on-call, weekend, late duty and bank holiday rosters. Please note that in order to deliver a high standard of care to patients the Pharmacy service operates 7 days a week and staff are therefore required to work some weekends as part of their contracted hours

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.

Interview Date: Tuesday 26th November 2024

For further information please contact: Sajjad Kanani, Deputy Clinical Pharmacy Manager, on 01392 404809

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

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