Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.

Application Completion

Essential

• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• GPhC Registration
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

• Further qualification in the field.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification

Skills, Experience & knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience in hospital Pharmacy (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Dispensary/Clinical experience
• Evidence of on-going personal CPD
• Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.

Desirable

• Educational supervisor/ Line management experience
• Experience working within the speciality

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Show knowledge in health and safety issues (for example, good infection prevention and control)
• Follows evidence based practice
• Good communication - verbal/written
• Be able to work on own initiative
• Works well with in a team
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
• Participate in standard setting and research projects
• Evidence showing clinical and professional development
• To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
• Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
• Facilitate learning of others.
• Professional attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Good organisational skills.
• Evidence of ability to monitor compliance with Procedures and Protocols.
• Computer literacy.

Special Attributes and other

Essential

• Shows motivation in developing new skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
• Flexible and reliable

Other Requirements

Essential

• Good time keeper
• Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).