Job summaryWould you like to join our progressive, ward based and patient focused Pharmacy service?As we continue to develop our clinical services we have opportunities for highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists to join our friendly team. This post offers you the opportunity to progress your career in an environment that values excellent communication and team work.We support our staff to undertake fully funded Clinical Diploma and Independent Prescribing qualifications and this post includes progression to Band 7 after completion of the first year of the Clinical Diploma (Certificate).We encourage applications from trainee pharmacists due to register after completing the GPhC assessment in Summer 2024 and qualified pharmacists from other sectors who are interested in expanding their practice into hospital.Please feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions or wish to visit us.Main duties of the jobYou'll join our friendly team of rotational pharmacists. We provide clinical rotations through medicine (including cardiology, neurology, respiratory, endocrinology and gastroenterology), surgery, acute admissions, paediatrics and aseptic services.Although this post is based at Musgrove Park Hospital, as Somerset NHS Foundation Trust we provide clinical pharmacy services to two acute hospitals, specialist mental health units and community hospitals across Somerset, so there is opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of settings and to work alongside pharmacists specialising in these areas.You will be supported by our team of senior pharmacists (including independent prescribers) and by accredited medicines optimisation technicians and assistants as we expand our ward based Medicines Optimisation Teams.Your training opportunities will be further supported through the opportunity to undertake a fully funded Clinical Pharmacy Diploma (including Independent Prescribing qualification).About usOur purpose built and recently renovated pharmacy department is modern and spacious. Our automated dispensary and lean service design means you can spend your time using your clinical skills on the wards. Electronic prescribing, ordering and medicines administration is already in place, enhancing patient safety both at ward and dispensary level.As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMasters degree or equivalent in PharmacyCurrent registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional developmentGood knowledge and understanding of disease states and their treatments obtained through the completion of degree course and pre-registration year.Awareness of Pharmacy standards documentsExperienceEssentialExperience of working with patients either in a hospital or community environmentPre-registration training and experienceDesirablePrevious hospital pharmacy experienceExperience with medicines information servicesExperience of working with other healthcare professionalsExperience of working in the NHS.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressMusgrove Park HospitalMusgrove RoadTauntonSomersetTA1 5DAEmployer's websitehttps://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)