Role Summary
Are you a new or recently qualified Pharmacist, striving to improve patient care and experience, whilst looking to expand and improve your knowledge within Hospital Pharmacy? We have an exciting opportunity to join our small and friendly established team of Pharmacists in a post that offers structured progression from a Band 6 to Band 7 position within an 18 - 24 month period.
This post will attract a Recruitment and Retention Premium totalling £2,000 (pro-rata for part time employees) plus an on-call premium of approximately £2,400 (both subject to eligibility), these will be paid in instalments over a 12 month period.
We understand that relocating for a new role can be a significant step, both personally and financially. That’s why we offer a generous package of support, including financial assistance, to help ease the transition for those considering relocation. If you are relocating to North Devon for this role, we can offer either an annual accommodation allowance or a relocation allowance (the former for those renting a property and the latter for those buying a property). For full details on these packages of support, please contact us.
If you have read this far, we’d love to hear from you! Please feel free to reach out for an informal chat at your convenience. We’re happy to discuss any aspects of the role, the location, or any other burning questions you may have. Please see contact details below.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional Pharmacy team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
As part of your role, you will participate in a range of rotations:
- Acute medicine
- Gastroenterology / respiratory
- Cardiology / care of the elderly
- Stroke
- Surgery and orthopaedics
You will get to work with a wider multidisciplinary team, including:
- Medical and surgical teams
- Specialist nurses
- Allied health professionals
- Nutrition team
- Pain team
- Hospice
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Clinical review of inpatients
- Providing clinical advice to other professionals
- Discharge facilitation
- Supporting the dispensary (a small portion of your day)
As a Pharmacist at North Devon District Hospital, you will be playing a crucial role in delivering a high-quality Clinical Pharmacy service across a diverse range of wards. The role offers exposure to various specialties, enabling you to develop your core knowledge and skills, as well as the opportunity to be supported in your professional development, whether that’s your clinical diploma, or independent prescribing course. We have clearly mapped pathways to broaden your experience and help you progress.
Newly Qualified Pharmacists will begin at a Band 6 level which will provide you with a solid foundation in all the essential areas of Hospital Pharmacy. We will support you to gain funding for a clinical diploma and on completion of well-defined developmental gateways, you will progress to a Band 7 pharmacist.
Training and development opportunities are in good supply here. Whether you’re interested in clinical or leadership development courses, we'll support you in finding the best way to grow. We’ll facilitate access to the fully-funded clinical diploma and prescribing courses at a university of your choice.
We’re passionate about supporting your wellbeing too. All new team members have a tailored induction and join our Pharmacy buddy scheme. You’ll have a dedicated ‘buddy’ to help you find your feet in the first few days and weeks. Plus, there’s Trust-wide events and activities focussed on your health and wellbeing.
If you are ready for a fulfilling career change or seeking a supportive environment to expand your skills, we’re ready to welcome you. Apply now and be a part of a Hospital team that values collaboration, education and patient-focussed care.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).
For further information please contact: Henry Goss; Clinical Pharmacy Manager on 01271 322390 or henrygoss@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
