Foundation Pharmacist
Job Description
Job summary
*Current Foundation Trainee Pharmacists are welcome to apply*
We have an exciting opportunity to join our clinical pharmacy team. You will be supported in your role and development by our specialist principal pharmacists and you will rotate through a number of specialties e.g. Stroke, Frailty, Patient Services, Surgery, Medical Admissions, Respiratory, Cardiology, General Practice, mental health and Oncology. There are also opportunities for cross-site rotations at our sister hospital Tunbridge Wells e.g. paediatrics/medicines information and trauma/surgery.
You will be encouraged to develop within this role and we would support you in achieving all the required skills, knowledge and behaviours described in the RPS Foundation Pharmacist Framework. We will also encourage you to become actively involved in the training of staff, supporting the education and training initiatives across our department.
Main duties of the job
You will play an essential role in optimising patient care during their hospital stay and at discharge. You will be an important part of the multi-disciplinary team; liaising with doctors, nurses and other allied healthcare professionals.
Our department excels in nurturing talent and developing foundation pharmacists into senior members of the team. We will provide you with opportunities to flourish in your role.
As part of the role you will also take part in our weekend, Bank Holiday, late night and on-call rotas.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- 1 years Trainee Pharmacist (Pre- Registration) training and experience
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Post graduate certificate / newly qualified pharmacist pathway or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Good clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost-effective use of medicines
- Experience of delivering a high-quality pharmacy service
Desirable
- Hospital clinical/dispensary pharmacy experience
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
- Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and government initiatives e.g. NICE, NSF etc.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their influence on current practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
- Ability to seek advice form senior staff when necessary
- Effective customer service skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department.
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Good word processing and IT skills
- Good time management skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
