Lead Pharmacist Dispensaries

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 registered Pharmacist for a fixed-term secondment to cover a 6-month period. The role will be based primarily at the Royal South Hants (RSH) site with potential secondment to SGH.

A Postgraduate Diploma in pharmacy practice is desirable and you will lead and develop dispensary clinical services. You will support and develop staff, deliver clinical leadership, and contribute to service improvement while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Problem solving and organisational abilities are essential.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail are required.
• Clinical leadership and staff development skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide clinical leadership within the pharmacy team.
• Teach, train and develop staff within the service.
• Engage in negotiating and influencing stakeholders to meet service needs.
• Use initiative and teamwork with training and support provided.
• Communicate effectively with patients, doctors and service users.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Post graduate Diploma in pharmacy practice

Job description

Hours: Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 188-CL140926

Town: Southampton

Closing: Today at 23:59

Job overview

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

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Fixed Term Contract End Date: April 2027

Purpose for Fixed Term: C overing a secondment backfill.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a band 7 registered Pharmacist, for a fixed term contract to cover a secondment for 6 months.

You will need to demonstrate good problem solving, time management and organisational skills, with excellent communication and attention to detail.

Main base will be at the RSH Hospital, however you may also be required to work at SGH site.

Post graduate Diploma in pharmacy practice is desirable.
In a challenging but rewarding post, you will support and develop staff and services to meet the needs of different service users and further develop established dispensary clinical services.

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

In this role, your key responsibilities will include supervising, teaching and providing clinical leadership, negotiating and influencing skills, using initiative and teamwork will be required, but training and support will be provided within this supportive team.

Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working with a wider range of people including patients, doctors, and representing the pharmacy at service user meetings. You should be able to demonstrate:

• awareness of current registered premises and CD legislation and legalities
• experience of delivering teaching or training to staff
• meet RPS foundation pharmacist framework/GLF competencies

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