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Early Careers Pharmacist

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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level

AI generated summary

  • You must be a newly qualified or experienced pharmacist, enthusiastic, team-oriented, able to manage time, and willing to participate in weekend shifts and a probationary period.
  • You will develop hospital pharmacy skills, work cross-site, gain clinical experience, manage tasks, communicate with colleagues, and participate in weekend and holiday rotas.

Requirements

  • - Newly qualified pharmacist or a pharmacist with experience outside of secondary care
  • - Enthusiastic and motivated
  • - Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively
  • - Proactive and able to communicate well with colleagues
  • - Willingness to work in a team of Early Careers Pharmacists and the wider pharmacy and MDT team
  • - Previous hospital experience is not essential
  • - Willingness to take part in weekend and bank holiday rota
  • - All posts are subject to a probationary period

Responsibilities

  • - Develop a range of hospital pharmacy skills, with particular emphasis on patient-facing work.
  • - Work cross-site at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital.
  • - Receive clinical experience in areas such as acute medicine, general medicine, respiratory, older peoples’ medicine, coronary care, paediatrics, intensive care and surgery.
  • - Work within particular areas of interest with experience available in dispensary services, aseptic production, medicines information, working within a discharge team, community services and ED.
  • - Manage your time, prioritise tasks effectively, be proactive and communicate well with colleagues.
  • - Take part in the weekend and bank holiday rota.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Early Careers Pharmacist position?

You need to be a newly qualified pharmacist or have experience outside of secondary care.

Is previous hospital experience necessary for this role?

No, previous hospital experience is not essential; we welcome applications from pharmacists working in other sectors.

What kind of clinical experience will I gain in this role?

You will gain clinical experience in areas such as acute medicine, general medicine, respiratory, older people's medicine, coronary care, paediatrics, intensive care, and surgery.

Will I receive training and support during my employment?

Yes, you will receive an induction to the department, e-learning opportunities, and support from experienced Clinical Pharmacists in developing your knowledge and skills.

Can I pursue further qualifications while working in this role?

Yes, there will be an opportunity to complete the University of Bradford Clinical Diploma starting in January 2025, subject to HEE funding.

What are the working hours and is there a rota?

You will take part in our weekend and bank holiday rota as part of the role.

What digital tools and systems are used in the hospital?

CHFT uses Cerner Millennium Electronic Patient Record for electronic prescribing and administration, and has a pharmacy dispensing robot at the Calderdale site.

Who can I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Lisa Hodgson, Head of Clinical Pharmacy, at lisa.hodgson@cht.nhs.uk or call 07796786320.

Are there any probationary periods for this position?

Yes, all posts in the organization are subject to a probationary period.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) offers a broad range of healthcare services, including acute, emergency, and elective care, across Calderdale and Huddersfield. Their mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and ensures safety. Their purpose is to deliver excellent clinical services, enhance community well-being, and support continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare.