RRP payment payable*, along with flexible working (including 4-day week!) and a generous relocation package.
- This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia totalling £5,000 (which is payable in instalments over of 2 year period) plus for those moving into the area a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility criteria).
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced and committed Clinical Pharmacists to join our Clinical Pharmacy team. You will work alongside the Advanced Pharmacists for Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Older Persons/Frailty, and Renal Services, the Medicine Management Technicians and the wider Pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to provide medicines management for in and out-patients.
Clinical pharmacy services to Medicine include a service to the Acute Medical Admissions unit, Acute Hospital at Home and a Medical Day Unit. Surgery covers a broad range of specialties and both emergency and elective procedures. Renal services provide care to patients from across Dorset and South Somerset and include the Acute Renal Admission Ward. The on-site regional dialysis unit also oversees care of patients on home peritoneal dialysis.
You will be a highly valued member of the Pharmacy and specialist teams and committed to delivering outstanding medicines management.
Key personal qualities will be dedication, enthusiasm, a good team approach and the ability to work accurately under pressure in a very busy environment. Good communication skills and a flexible approach are essential.
We take your personal development seriously. Training and development opportunities are fully supported to enable all staff to achieve their potential.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff. Applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share will be considered. Please talk to us about the opportunities available.
The hospital is a friendly working environment within walking distance of Dorchester’s historic centre. Dorchester has a vibrant social scene including the new Brewery Square development, shops, restaurants, cinemas, festivals and local farmers markets. Direct trains link London (2.5hrs), Weymouth (10mins) and the South West including Bristol and Bath. The Jurassic Coastline, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the National Sailing Academy are only eight miles away.
There is the possibility that accommodation can be provided on site, and a relocation package is available for the successful candidate should eligibility criteria be met in line with the Trust’s Relocation policy.
Interviews - COVID-19 Pandemic adjustments
In line with government advice on social distancing, interviews are being conducted via Microsoft Teams rather than face to face.
Work at Dorset County Hospital during the COVID Pandemic
The Trust and Trust Executive have undertaken a whole systems overview to ensure the safety of patients and staff during the current COVID-19 Pandemic. As part of this each department, including pharmacy, has undertaken a risk assessment to ensure a COVID secure work environment.
Pharmacy – a COVID-19 secure department
Within pharmacy risk assessment processes have been completed. A number of measures were introduced to protect staff. Risk assessments have been undertaken for male and BAME staff.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Christine Dodd Job title: Deputy Chief Pharmacist Email address: christine.dodd@dchft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01173425294