Jobs
>
Southampton

    Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Southampton, United Kingdom - University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

    Default job background
    Fixed-Term
    Description

    Job summary

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

    Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

    Main duties of the job

    The Southampton Oncology Centre is one of the largest in the country with medical and clinical oncology specialities as well as a large haematopoietic stem cell transplant unit.

    As a tertiary referral centre we treat both common and rare tumours, making it an exciting and innovative place to work. The Centre has close links with Southampton University, there is a research facility on site and clinical trials are a huge part of our work.

    This post is focussed around fulfilling the diverse pharmaceutical needs of the oncology centre to ensure that we provide an exceptional patient experience.

    The Southampton Oncology Centre Pharmacy (SOCP) within Platinum House is open (Mon-Fri) and on a Saturday. We also open bank holidays (Monday There is a move towards seven day working.

    The oncology pharmacy team provides a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to four out-patient treatment areas, six in-patient wards and a clinical research are looking to appoint a pharmacist with a particular interest in the treatment of cancer to expand our specialist cancer pharmacy team.

    About us

    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.

    All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Our team of cancer care pharmacists are integral members of the in-patient clinical teams contributing to patient care through attendance on consultant-led ward rounds, participation in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings for myeloma and lymphoma patients, advising other members of the MDT, assisting with admission and discharges and conducting audits amongst a multitude of other activities. This role is fully supported by our medicines management technicians.

    Cancer care also have four out-patient facilities, one for teenage and young adults, one for oncology, one for haematology and a private patient suite. Our specialist cancer care pharmacists clinically screen all prescriptions for systemic anticancer medicines and provide support and advice to medical and nursing staff and patients. A number of our pharmacists also have prescribing qualifications and undertake patient consultations in a variety of outpatient clinics, assessing patients and prescribing their treatments.

    The oncology pharmacy team also manages the chemotherapy electronic prescribing system (Aria) which is a networked system covering six acute Trusts.

    As part of our team, you will participate in a weekly rota of both clinical and technical services activities. This will include the clinical screening of all prescriptions for outpatient delivered systemic anticancer therapy (SACT), inpatient delivered SACT, ward based clinical pharmacy activities, facilitating admission and discharge of patients and working with our oncology pharmacy technicians in the technician led aseptic unit. You will act as a releasing pharmacist for a wide range of aseptically prepared adult and paediatric systemic anticancer treatments, for which full training will be provided.

    UHS has an on-site outpatient pharmacy which dispenses all the oral systemic anticancer treatments and supportive medicines for patients receiving outpatient treatments. This enables the specialist oncology pharmacists to dedicate more of their time to clinical activities.

    This is an exciting opportunity to gain a broad experience of cancer care, therefore you will be expected to integrate and make a positive contribution to the team of pharmacists who lead the pharmacy service to cancer care. You will gain experience of clinical pharmacy in an in-patient and out-patient setting, electronic prescribing, aseptic production and commissioning. This position will suit someone who wants to develop a range of general skills in a specialist setting.

    We are looking to appoint a pharmacist who is adaptable, enthusiastic about change, enjoys problem solving and wants to make a positive contribution to peoples lives. We want someone who is driven by caring.Clinical and technical training will be given in all relevant areas. In return we expect a commitment to personal development including self-directed learning and attendance at relevant training courses.Experience in aseptic preparation of systemic anticancer therapies would be an advantage, but opportunities to develop will be provided to help you evolve specialist oncology pharmacy are keen to encourage personal development by offering you structured training and all the support and encouragement youd expect from a leading teaching Trust.

    Person Specification

    Trust Values

    Essential

  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together
  • Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    Essential

  • 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

  • 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
  • Skills and competencies

    Essential

  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Report writing
  • Presentation skills
  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Prioritisation
  • Negotiation skills
  • Influencing
  • Change management


  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Southampton, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. · Please see below for a detailed job description of the role · Main duties of the job · A great opportunity for an enthusiastic and clinically focu ...


  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Southampton, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. · Please see below for detailed job description of the role. · Main duties of the job · We are delighted to offer this new permanent position, fully ...


  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Southampton, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. · Please see below for detailed job description of the role. · Main duties of the job · University Hospital Southampton is seeking a talented and de ...


  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Southampton, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. · Please see below for detailed job description of the role. · Main duties of the job · A great opportunity for an enthusiastic and clinically focus ...


  • University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Dorset, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · Are you passionate about the provision of education and training to meet the requirements of the pharmacy profession and all pharmacy staff as their job roles evolve? · An opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to join the education and training team ...


  • University Hospitals Dorset Dorset, United Kingdom Part time

    Job overview · Are you passionate about the provision of education and training to meet the requirements of the pharmacy profession and all pharmacy staff as their job roles evolve?An opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to join the education and training team at ...


  • Hampshire Hospitals NHS Winchester, United Kingdom Full time

    Job overview · At HHFT we are always looking at developing new and innovative roles and if you have a passion for teaching and diabetes then this will be the perfect role for you. · You will need to have a sound knowledge base of paediatric diabetes and have the skills to apply ...


  • Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Salisbury, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · Are you keen to develop your technical knowledge as well as your clinical and leadership skills in an acute hospital setting? Why not come and join our friendly, supportive aseptic team. · At Salisbury we are committed to developing our team members as well as our ...


  • University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Dorset, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · We have an exciting new opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join University Hospitals Dorset as part of our Older Persons Medicine (OPM) clinical pharmacy team. · You will be an important member of the OPM pharmacy team with a focus on not on ...


  • Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group Dorset, United Kingdom Full time

    Detailed job description · and main responsibilities Patient-Centred Care: Provide a patient-focused and clinically competent pharmacy service to inpatient medical wards. This involves working directly with patients and contributing to their care. · Team Development: Work with ...


  • University Hospitals Dorset Dorset, United Kingdom Part time

    Job overview · We have an exciting new opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join University Hospitals Dorset as part of our Older Persons Medicine (OPM) clinical pharmacy team.You will be an important member of the OPM pharmacy team with a focus on not only ...

  • Practice Plus Group

    Pharmacist

    4 weeks ago


    Practice Plus Group Southampton, United Kingdom

    About The Role · Are you a Pharmacist looking to join an organisation that strives to practice exceptional healthcare every day and is passionate about delivering first class care to our patients? Then we want to hear from you. · We are looking for a Pharmacist to join our team o ...

  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

    Advanced Dietitian

    3 weeks ago


    University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Southampton, United Kingdom

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian to join the Adult Cystic Fibrosis service at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The CF dietetic team are based within the Wessex Adult Cystic Fibrosis service, close to the outpatient clinic ...


  • University Hospitals Dorset Bournemouth, United Kingdom Part time

    Job overview · Are you passionate about working with older people? An opportunity has arisen for a senior Occupational Therapist to join our Older Persons Services Therapy team. This is a rotational post with opportunities in the following areas across Poole, Bournemouth & Chris ...


  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Southampton, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. · Please see below for detailed job description of the role. · Main duties of the job · We are looking for flexible and dynamic band 7 rotational cl ...

  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

    Foundation Pharmacist

    3 weeks ago


    University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Southampton, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. · Please see below for detailed job description of the role. · Main duties of the job · UHS has one of the largest pharmacy departments in the count ...

  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

    Staff Nurse

    1 week ago


    University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Southampton, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. · Please see below for detailed job description of the role. · Main duties of the job · An opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 5 Nurse to ...


  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Southampton, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. · Please see below for detailed job description of the role. · Main duties of the job · We are seeking a talented project manager who shares our vis ...

  • NHS Professionals Limited

    Dietician

    3 weeks ago


    NHS Professionals Limited Southampton, United Kingdom Bank

    Job summary · Why might this job interest you? · An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced dietitian, to join the community team at Austen House, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. Austen House is a specialist Low Secure CAMHS unit on the edge of the ...

  • TLA Group

    Head of Pharmacy

    2 weeks ago


    TLA Group Southampton, United Kingdom Full time

    We currently have this exciting role within the Pharmacy department for a Head of Pharmacy QA · This post will be Monday - Friday and ongoing · Rate will be based on inside IR35 at Band 8c - 247time DE · Job Summary · Postholder will provide senior strategic leadership on all ...