Job Overview
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 for the role.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. The role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Responsibilities
* To support with the provision of pharmacy services within your allocated section. This is on a rotational basis, usually changing every 3 months, and includes dispensary (both in Southampton General and Royal South Hants hospitals), technical services (aseptics), oncology pharmacy, medicines advice and clinical trials.
* Also provide a clinical pharmacy service within your allocated specialty. This is on a rotational basis, usually changing every 3 months, and include orthopaedic, surgery, cardiothoracic, neurology, medicine, paediatric and women’s health wards. Several of these are part of regional specialist centres and so you will be exposed to a wide array of experiences and medical conditions to broaden your knowledge.
* To comply with continual professional development, adhering to GPhC standards and follow the RPS foundation pharmacist framework.
What Experience/Skills Are Needed
Pharmacists applying for this post should have experience of dispensary and clinical pharmacy services. Strong exposure to clinical pharmacy and experience of pharmaceutical intervention at both dispensary and ward level. Sound clinical knowledge.
Pharmacists are expected to support the extended opening hours for dispensary, working one evening shift per week (5-7pm) and one weekend shift (9-5pm) approximately every 6 weeks, plus one bank holiday shift (9-5pm) per year.
After a period of training, Foundation Pharmacists are expected to join the on-call rota, providing a point of contact overnight (from home) and giving advice or coming in to provide a supply of medicine as needed. This is either a Monday & Tuesday night, Wednesday & Thursday night, or Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Additional payment is provided for delivering this service.
Person Specification
Trust Values
* Patient First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
* UK Masters degree in Pharmacy, or equivalent qualification
* GPhC Pharmacist registration (although current trainee pharmacists may be interviewed for subsequent appointment once qualified)
* Approved foundation training year successfully completed or about to be completed
* Experience of dispensary and clinical pharmacy services
* Strong exposure to clinical pharmacy and experience of pharmaceutical intervention at both dispensary and ward level
* Sound clinical knowledge
Desirable criteria
* Relevant post-registration qualification
* All round hospital experience as a trainee or foundation pharmacist, such as experience in medicines information and/or aseptic services
* Supervisory experience
EEO statement: We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
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