- MPharm in pharmacy
- General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered pharmacist (or expected to be on the register by the time the post is taken up).
- 2:1 degree
- Significant foundation training experience
- Understanding of pharmacy out of hours services
- More than 3/12 UK hospital foundation training experience
- Completion of clinical and professional sections of the UKMI training portal
- Audit
- Achievement of dispensing and checking competency.
- Aseptic competency
- IT competency
Foundation Pharmacist - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
Our post registration foundation pharmacists gain clinical rotational experience across a full range of specialities, as well as departmental rotations through dispensaries, aseptic and medicines information services.
We have an excellent clinical pharmacy training programme, tailored to develop your clinical skills, and meet individual needs. This provides a foundation for undertaking a two-year MSc/PG Diploma in Foundation Pharmacy Practice with University of Bradford. Post diploma we can offer exciting opportunities for career advancement and personal development including independent pharmacist prescribing, in-house advanced pharmacist development programme, masters, research, and audit.
The post registration foundation pharmacist team delivers the pharmacy out of hours service. The team work on a shift rota and gain experience of working at both main hospital sites. Comprehensive induction, training and support is provided for all new staff prior to starting out of hours working.
Applications are welcomed from registered pharmacists as well as those who are expected to complete their training and join the General Pharmaceutical Council register by August 2024. If you are unsure whether you are eligible for this post, please contact one of the pharmacists named below for advice.
Interviews will be held Friday 3rd May Interviews are likely to be held face to face. Details will be posted on
Main duties of the job
Our post registration foundation pharmacists gain clinical rotational experience across a full range of specialities, as well as departmental rotations through dispensaries, aseptic and medicines information services.
We have an excellent clinical pharmacy training programme, tailored to develop your clinical skills, and meet individual needs. This provides a foundation for undertaking a two-year MSc/PG Diploma in Foundation Pharmacy Practice with University of Bradford.
Post diploma we can offer exciting opportunities for career advancement and personal development including independent pharmacist prescribing, in-house advanced pharmacist development programme, masters, research, and audit.
The post registration foundation pharmacist team delivers the pharmacy out of hours service. The team work on a shift rota and gain experience of working at both main hospital sites. Comprehensive induction, training and support is provided for all new staff prior to starting out of hours working.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The post offers an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria including completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Foundation Pharmacy Practice and a successful portfolio review.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person SpecificationQualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
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Skills and Knowledge
Desirable