Rotational Clinical PharmacistNHS
Job summary
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists to join the SaSH clinical pharmacy team through our Band 6 to Band 7 progression programme. These roles offer a clear and supported development pathway and are ideal for newly qualified pharmacists, pharmacists looking to move into hospital practice, or more experienced hospital pharmacists seeking their next career step. Progression from Band 6 to Band 7 is automatic upon completion of the required milestones. Pharmacists with suitable experience may be considered for direct entry into the Band 7 rotation stage.
Our team has more than 100 staff, half of whom are pharmacists. Band 6 pharmacists rotate through different specialties every three months, including acute medicine, cardiology, elderly, surgery, paediatrics, and medicines information. Longer band 7 rotations enable greater development of clinical and managerial skills including completion of an independent prescribing qualification. The lead pharmacists will support you with a bespoke rotation workbook and objectives.
We are a friendly and progressive department with a strong emphasis on training and development. We support our pharmacists to undertake a clinical diploma including the opportunity to become a prescribing pharmacist once a band 7.
The successful candidate should be adaptable to new situations, capable of using their own initiative and patient centred at heart.
Main duties of the job
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Job description
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About us
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the region's busiest providers of healthcare. It was formed on 1 April 1998 following a merger between East Surrey Healthcare NHS and Crawley Horsham NHS Trusts. We are often referred to as 'SASH'.
We run East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, where we have more than 700 beds and provide acute and complex services. In addition, we provide a range of outpatient, diagnostic and less complex planned services at The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital.
Every year, over 120,000 people attend our Emergency Department, we deliver nearly 4,000 babies and almost half a million people have outpatient appointments with us.
We are a major local employer, with a diverse workforce of around 5,500 staff providing healthcare services to a growing population of some 744,000 people.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.