Job summary
The Pharmacy Department at the Oldham Care Organisation (Royal Oldham Hospital) is progressive, forward thinking and focused on the provision of high quality clinical services. We are committed to continually developing our team of Clinical Pharmacists and you will work within a supportive and friendly environment to facilitate this growth and career enhancement. Our Pharmacy Department is modern, well staffed, automated and benefit from aseptic and medicines information services.
Main duties of the job
As one of our rotational band 6 Pharmacists you will undertake a rotational, competency based, clinical training programme. This programme will enable you to experience the vast number of specialities the Trust has to offer including medicine,surgery,paediatrics,medicines information, aseptic services and clinical trials to mention but a few.
You will work under the direct supervision of experienced Clinical Pharmacists to gain expertise in all specialities taking a pro-active approach to patient care. So, if you are a hospital Pharmacist who wants to experience new challenges, a newly qualified Pharmacist looking for that all important first post,a trainee Pharmacist or a community Pharmacist who would like to experience hospital pharmacy in a supportive and structured environment, then this is the post and Trust for you.
About us
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (4 years) or recognised equivalent.
- Proven pre-registration training and experience
Experience
Essential
- Pharmacist or pre-registration pharmacist in any branch of pharmacy
Desirable
- Pharmacist or pre-registration pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication (verbal & written)
- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of issues affecting NHS & hospital pharmacy
Personal attributes
Essential
- Committment to continuing professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (4 years) or recognised equivalent.
- Proven pre-registration training and experience
Experience
Essential
- Pharmacist or pre-registration pharmacist in any branch of pharmacy
Desirable
- Pharmacist or pre-registration pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication (verbal & written)
- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of issues affecting NHS & hospital pharmacy
Personal attributes
Essential
- Committment to continuing professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
