Foundation Pharmacist

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Full-time • Sheffield, England, United Kingdom • £35.39k - £42.62k / year • 3w ago

Applications are welcomed from registered pharmacists and those who are expected to complete their training and join the General Pharmaceutical Council by August 2023. If you are unsure whether you are eligible for this post, please contact one of the pharmacists named below for advice.

Our post registration foundation pharmacists gain clinical rotational experience across a full range of specialities, as well as departmental rotations through dispensaries, aseptic and medicines information services. We have an excellent clinical pharmacy training programme, tailored to develop your clinical skills, and meet individual needs. This provides a foundation for undertaking a two-year MSc/PG Diploma in Foundation Pharmacy Practice with University of Bradford.

The post registration foundation pharmacist team delivers the pharmacy out of hours service. The team work on a shift rota and gain experience of working at both main hospital sites. Comprehensive induction, training and support is provided for all new staff prior to starting out of hours working.

Post diploma we can offer exciting opportunities for career advancement and personal development including independent pharmacist prescribing, in-house advanced pharmacist development programme, masters, research, and audit.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Applications are welcomed from registered pharmacists as well as those who are expected to complete their training and join the General Pharmaceutical Council register by August 2023. If you are unsure whether you are eligible for this post, please contact one of the pharmacists named below for advice

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 3 years due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria.