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

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    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 focused pharmacist to join a progressive and supportive team based at Southampton General Hospital, one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country.

    We are looking for pharmacists with strong clinical knowledge who are ready to progress their careers in clinical pharmacy at the band 7 level. However, we will consider applications from suitable pharmacists for our band 6 to 7 progression route.

    This is a fantastic opportunity for personal development and will give you the chance to experience all the departments within Division B (Acute medicine unit, emergency department, inpatient medicine wards and elderly Care).

    You will spend 9 months in each section and your responsibilities will vary depending on which area you are assigned but will include supporting ward rounds and attending multidisciplinary team meetings. Rotations include AMU, Respiratory, Medicine for older people, Hepatology,Gastroenterology, General medicine and Cystic fibrosis.

    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 can 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

    Key Responsibilities

  • Support patient flow in some of the busiest areas of the Trust by organising discharge medications in a timely manner.
  • Ensure patient safety, medicines optimisation and effective therapeutic treatment.
  • Work closely with medical and nursing staff on the wards as part of the MDT, attending ward rounds and board rounds as required.
  • Lead and manage projects to support service development.
  • Be an active and supportive member of the Division B pharmacy team
  • Aiding in the implementation of NICE guidance and horizon scanning for new medicines.
  • Attending clinical governance meetings
  • Developing evidence-based treatment guidelines in conjunction with primary care and the District Prescribing Committee.
  • Undertaking audit and teaching within the multidisciplinary team
  • Developing the clinical skills of junior rotational staff
  • What we're looking for

  • Pharmacists with a passion for clinical pharmacy who are eager to learn and progress their career
  • Ability to communicate well, inspire confidence and work well both independently and as part of a team.
  • Sound clinical knowledge and post-graduate education in clinical pharmacy.
  • Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • If you have the enthusiasm and are committed to teamwork with good communication skills, we can provide additional training and development to support you. As a department we have a strong commitment to continuing professional development and training, particularly in developing independent pharmacist prescribers. Over 50% of the clinical pharmacy team are independent prescribers and we also have three Consultant Pharmacists. A candidate with an interest in becoming an independent prescriber would be an advantage in the future. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to undertake further study in clinical, leadership or management qualifications.

    About the team

    Division B (Medicine and Elderly Care) is the largest clinical pharmacy team in the Trust, covering around 20 inpatient wards, the emergency department and several outpatient areas. You will become part of a well-integrated and highly valued team, working closely alongside consultants, junior doctors and ward nurses. You will be well supported by a team of medicines management technicians and senior assistant technical officers (SATOs) to deliver clinical pharmacy services to the wards. You will be warmly welcomed into the Division B pharmacy team where you will have the opportunity to meet regularly with the pharmacists, technicians and SATOs to have your say in the strategic and day-to-day operation of the pharmacy service to Division B. We are proud of our use of technology to communicate with each other and the wards, and regularly try new ways to make small improvements in the way we work and the service we deliver. You will be encouraged to support these service developments and run projects of your own.

    This is a vacancy for a full-time band 7 clinical pharmacist- 1 in 5 late nights until 7 pm- 1 in 6 weekends (working either Sat or Sun)- All staff are required to contribute to extended hours, weekends & bank holidays as part of core hours. This includes general dispensary duties such as dispensing prescriptions and clinical pharmacy duties.

    Person Specification

    Trust Values

    Essential

  • Patients 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
  • 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


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