Post-registration foundation pharmacist

Job Description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role

Are you interested in Hospital Pharmacy? Do you want to kick start your career working in the largest Health Board in Scotland? Does the opportunity to train in a supportive environment with motivated pharmacists while undertaking RPS Foundation Accreditation appeal to you? Would you like the opportunity to work in specialist units with university links, where you can use and develop your pharmacy knowledge and skills? Would you like to link with primary care and community pharmacy colleagues to deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care to the people of GG&C?

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board is one of the largest health boards in the UK and home to major specialist services for the West of Scotland and the wider population of Scotland in addition to a full range of secondary care services. Rotational pharmacists within the North Service provide patient focussed clinical pharmacy services to a varied group of patients and are active members of the multidisciplinary team, advising and promoting the safe and effective use of medicines and supporting technician led medicines management initiatives. The Band 6 rotation includes medical specialties, surgery, care of older people, oncology, aseptic and dispensary services. The North Sector rotational posts are mainly based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary but also include Gartnavel General Hospital and the Vale of Leven Hospital. If you are looking for a challenging role in which to develop your knowledge and skills then this post will provide an excellent opportunity, whilst providing you with the support, training and encouragement you need. These vacancies are only open to those who are currently on the GPhC register as pharmacists. Continuous professional development is encouraged and supported. Flexibility and good communication skills are essential as well as an ability to work as part of a team.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Location based in Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time Position (36 hours per week)
• Shift Pattern – The post holder will work a 5 over 7 day shift pattern and will be required to participate in weekend working, late working until 6pm, Public Holiday working and out of hours on call service.

Key responsibilities

• Develop competence and deliver pharmaceutical care to patients in designated wards as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe and cost effective prescribing and administration of medicines, including contributing to safe and secure handling procedures
• Identify, prioritise, document and action all pharmaceutical care issues for in-patient groups including drug history taking, pharmaceutical care planning, and continual monitoring of patient factors (e.g. other medical conditions, test results and response to treatment).
• Ensure discharge prescriptions are transcribed correctly and are clinically appropriate
• Participate in ward rounds and clinical multidisciplinary meetings where appropriate.
• Provide and document medicines information and advice on request in accordance with department policies and procedures. This involves execution of appropriate search strategies to retrieve relevant information, critically evaluating the information and preparing a response that is appropriate to the enquirer’s needs.
• Undertake and record the post-registration foundation training programme
• Attend and participate in educational and training programmes, peer review meetings, courses and other activities to develop skills as part of commitment to continuing professional development
• Assist in the supervision, training and development of pharmacy undergraduates, pre-registration pharmacy graduates, technicians and other staff, including nursing and medical staff, as required.
• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

Master’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent is essential

• Foundation training year completed, and examination passed is essential
• Be willing to undertake the post-registration foundation training programme

Knowledge required:

• Medicines Act 1968
• Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
• The Poisons Act 1972
• COSHH, HASAWA (1974)
• Medicines, Ethics and Practice: A Guide for Pharmacists
• Pharmacy Dept Standard Operating Procedures

Experience required:

• Good communication skills (verbal, written and formal presentations)
• Ability to form and maintain working relationships with colleagues and patients
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Personal organisational skills
• Committed to continuing professional development
• Good numeracy skills
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Infection Control protocols

What we offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

Contact

For an informal discussion, please contact Jenny Stirton, Lead clinical pharmacist, on or email .
Pamela MacTavish, Lead clinical pharmacist, on or email

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.