Clinical Pharmacist (Specialist)

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is offering a permanent, Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist position. The role rotates through cardiovascular & thoracic, orthopaedic, and neurology wards, based full-time in each rotation.

You’ll support ward teams, ensure medicines safety, flow, and medicines management, while learning from specialists throughout the department. The post emphasizes clinical decision-making, audits, guideline updates, and teaching responsibilities, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
• GPhC registration.
• Experience in a surgical or medical specialty.
• Audit and evaluative work.
• Experience of teaching and tutoring.
• Meets Foundation framework/GLF competencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services to wards included in each rotation (CVT, Orthopaedics, Neurology).
• Complete medicines reconciliation for new patients.
• Clinically screen discharge prescriptions to support patient flow.
• Supply medicines to wards and provide information to patients and staff.
• Complete audits and update guidelines; support development and teaching of staff.
• Develop professionally in line with general and advanced frameworks.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Medicines Reconciliation

Ward-based Care

Teaching

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

GPhC Registration

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist (Specialist)

Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of band 7 pharmacists, rotating every 9 months through cardiovascular & thoracic (CV&T), orthopaedic and neurology departments. You’ll be based in those areas full-time for each rotation and will have the opportunity to learn from local experts in those specialties. Clinical pharmacists in these departments are critical for patient safety, patient flow and medicines management.

You will apply your clinical knowledge on a daily basis, and support ward based teams, as well as the wider pharmacy department, in delivering excellent patient care.

UHS has a large pharmacy department

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering clinical pharmacy services to the wards included in each rotation. You will complete medicines reconciliation for new patients, clinically screen discharge prescriptions to support patient flow, supply medicines to wards and provide information about medicines to patients, as well as medical and nursing staff. This is a fast-paced role, so the ability to effectively prioritise and make rapid clinical decisions is vital. You will be an essential part of the team on the wards, and within the pharmacy department. You'll complete audits, update guidelines and support the development and teaching of other staff. You'll also be encouraged to develop yourself, in line with general and advanced frameworks, depending on your current level of experience.

This position is intended for pharmacists who are ready for a band 7 role, but applications from band 6 pharmacists, interested in completing a band 6-7 progression will be considered.

Clinical pharmacists are expected to cover one evening shift 5pm - 7pm in dispensary each week. This will be a Friday evening once every 4 weeks, and one other week night for the other 3 weeks, depending on your preference and the needs of the service.

Clinical pharmacists are also expected to cover one weekend shift 9am - 5pm every 6 weeks. This may be a Saturday or Sunday, depending on your preference and the needs of the service.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• GPhC registration
• Sound knowledge of a surgical or medical speciality acquired working within a suitable specialty
• Meets Foundation framework/ GLF competencies
• Audit and evaluative work
• Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
• Experience of teaching and tutoring

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• MRPharmS or equivalent
• Working towards RPS Advanced Core portfolio submission
• Training in medicines information
• Preparation of prescribing guidelines

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving