Specialist pharmacist - Rotational Kettering
Job description
This is a really exciting time to join us at Kettering general Hospital. We are seeking to recruit an additional 4 rotational specialist pharmacists who will get the opportunity to rotate through highly specialised areas and develop their clinical and leadership skills.
Applicants from pharmacists that have completed or are working towards completion of a Pharmacy Clinical Diploma are welcome. In addition, we would actively support completion of the non-medical prescribing qualification, subject to funding.
Rotations will be 6 months in duration and will include rotating through medical and surgical wards, and ICU to deliver a quality clinical pharmacy service.
Successful applicants will also work alongside the Lead Pharmacist for Homecare services to gain a better understanding of the introduction and monitoring of High-Cost drug usage in the Trust. This includes ensuring that treatments supported by NICE technology appraisals and national commissioning policies are implemented within KGH according to the published recommendations.
In addition, successful applicants will also work alongside the Trust Medicine Assurance and Safety Lead to support Trust wide development, implementation and maintenance of quality and safety in medicine use, gain an in depth understanding of risk management and support compliance with medicines legislation policy.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are both part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group. Both hospitals are separate hospitals/employers with hospital board and leadership. We share a group executive team, leading on a shared vision, mission, priorities, strategies and Dedicated to Excellence Values. Backed by an impressive modernisation agenda and investment, we are committed to the delivery of the highest standards of care and our Pharmacy Services are integral to ambitions and clinical governance across the Trust.
Kettering is well placed - only an hour from London, within easy reach of Cambridge, Leicester and Peterborough, and surrounded by beautiful countryside. If required, subsidised accommodation may be available for a specified period.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
We are looking for enthusiastic and skilled individuals to be an integral part of our Pharmacy team. The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and excellent communication skills are an essential part of this role. Our patients are our highest priority so we welcome innovative suggestions for pharmacy practice whilst delivering excellence in pharmaceutical care.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
