Clinical Pharmacist (Specialist)

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS discounts

35 days holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is offering a permanent Clinical Pharmacist (Specialist) role. You will rotate across surgery, cardiovascular & thoracic, orthopaedics and neurology, based full-time in each area during rotations and learn from local experts.

The trust is renowned for its large, innovative pharmacy team and career development opportunities. You will apply clinical knowledge daily, support ward teams and contribute to complex ward rounds, including microbiology

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy required.
• GPhC registration for practising in the UK.
• Foundation framework/GLF competencies demonstrated.
• Audit and evaluative work experience.
• Experience of teaching and tutoring.
• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join band 7 pharmacists rotating 9 months through surgery, CVT, orthopaedics and neurology.
• Based in the areas full-time for each rotation and learn from local experts.
• Apply clinical knowledge daily and support ward teams and the wider pharmacy department.
• Contribute to specialist ward rounds including microbiology and inpatient pain service.
• Be part of one of the largest pharmacy departments recognised for innovation.

Skills

Audit & evaluation

Teaching & tutoring

Clinical pharmacy

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

GPhC registration

Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy

Job description

Job Overview

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

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 surgery, 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. In each of these areas you will contribute to specialist ward rounds, including microbiology and the inpatient pain service.

UHS has one of the largest pharmacy departments in the country with over 300 staff and are nationally recognised for their innovation. The clinical pharmacy team is made up of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers.

Most of our pharmacists are qualified independent pharmacist prescribers and we are proud to host several consultant pharmacists and leading national experts, many of whom have worked in UHS for decades. We also offer several development and research opportunities.

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of band 7 pharmacists, rotating every 9 months through surgery, 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.

In each of these areas you will contribute to specialist ward rounds, including microbiology and the inpatient pain service.

UHS has one of the largest pharmacy departments in the country with over 300 staff and are nationally recognised for their innovation. The clinical pharmacy team is made up of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers.

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 and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Benefits and Perks

• 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.
• UHS employees are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata).
• We offer a generous pension scheme.