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
Could you lead a team in the acute medical unit (AMU)? Do you thrive in a busy environment? Can you confidently join post-take ward rounds and support prescribing activity?
We are looking for a Highly Specialised Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team for acute medicine. This job will be offered at band 8a depending on the required experience for suitable candidates who can thrive in this fast-paced and clinically demanding department.
This role is based on AMU and the surrounding areas, including the Emergency Department and the Same Day Emergency Care Unit. You will join the existing senior team members in delivering a robust clinical pharmacy service to acute medicine and will be an integral part of the AMU team.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE TEAM
The acute medicine pharmacy team, like the department itself, is busy, flexible and responsive to ever-changing demands. These include review of prescriptions for new and discharged patients, requests for prescribing advice, support with use of the Omnicell cabinets which are used throughout the department, medication supply, and support for a wide range of problems and projects. You will join colleagues in being responsible for delivering excellent standards of clinical care to patients within AMU, ED and SDEC. The service currently operates from 7.30am - 7pm on weekdays and 9 - 5pm on weekends although this may vary depending on the needs of the department. You will be part of a well-integrated team, working closely alongside consultants and ward nurses. You will be well supported by a team of medicines management technicians and included in the wider Division B (Medicine & Elderly Care) pharmacy team where you will have the opportunity to meet regularly with the pharmacists, technicians and SATOs within this team to have your say in the strategic and day-to-day operation of the pharmacy service to Division B.
WHAT YOULL DO
-Participate in post-take ward rounds with consultants.-Make autonomous prescribing decisions, tailored to each individual patient. -Support patient flow by organising discharge medications in a timely manner.-Lead and manage projects to support service development. -Support education and training of rotational pharmacists through AMU
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORAn independent prescribing pharmacist with significant experience of clinical pharmacy.Experience of change management and service improvement.Ability to communicate well, inspire confidence and work well both independently and as part of a team.
Post-take ward rounds take place at approximately 7.30am. The post-holder will be required to attend these ward rounds on a reasonably regular basis, rotating with other members of the pharmacy team, as staffing allows.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE TEAM
The acute medicine pharmacy team, like the department itself, is busy, flexible and responsive to ever-changing demands. These include review of prescriptions for new and discharged patients, requests for prescribing advice, support with use of the Omnicell cabinets which are used throughout the department, medication supply, and support for a wide range of problems and projects. You will join colleagues in being responsible for delivering excellent standards of clinical care to patients within AMU, ED and SDEC. The service currently operates from 7.30am - 7pm on weekdays and 9 - 5pm on weekends although this may vary depending on the needs of the department. You will be part of a well-integrated team, working closely alongside consultants and ward nurses. You will be well supported by a team of medicines management technicians and included in the wider Division B (Medicine & Elderly Care) pharmacy team where you will have the opportunity to meet regularly with the pharmacists, technicians and SATOs within this team to have your say in the strategic and day-to-day operation of the pharmacy service to Division B.
WHAT YOULL DO
-Participate in post-take ward rounds with consultants.-Make autonomous prescribing decisions, tailored to each individual patient. -Support patient flow by organising discharge medications in a timely manner.-Lead and manage projects to support service development. -Support education and training of rotational pharmacists through AMU
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORAn independent prescribing pharmacist with significant experience of clinical pharmacy.Experience of change management and service improvement.Ability to communicate well, inspire confidence and work well both independently and as part of a team.
Post-take ward rounds take place at approximately 7.30am. The post-holder will be required to attend these ward rounds on a reasonably regular basis, rotating with other members of the pharmacy team, as staffing allows.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or Equivalent Experience
- Can Demonstrate Advanced Stage 1 competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
- Experience of Working as Part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Sound Knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy Services Acquired While Working Within a Suitable Specialty
- Experience of Audit and Evaluative Work
- Teaching and Tutoring Experience
- Experience of Supervising Others
- Experience of Implementing Change and Change Management
- Development and Implementation of Guidelines and Procedures
- Experience of Change Management
Desirable
- Management Qualification or quivalent experience
- MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescribing qualification
- Can Demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery Competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in Relation to Medical or Surgical Patients
- Leadership Qualification or Experience
- Sound Understanding of Healthcare Priorities and Political Agendas
- Training in Medicines Information
- Project Management Training or Qualification
- Experience of Managing Others
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or Equivalent Experience
- Can Demonstrate Advanced Stage 1 competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
- Experience of Working as Part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Sound Knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy Services Acquired While Working Within a Suitable Specialty
- Experience of Audit and Evaluative Work
- Teaching and Tutoring Experience
- Experience of Supervising Others
- Experience of Implementing Change and Change Management
- Development and Implementation of Guidelines and Procedures
- Experience of Change Management
Desirable
- Management Qualification or quivalent experience
- MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescribing qualification
- Can Demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery Competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in Relation to Medical or Surgical Patients
- Leadership Qualification or Experience
- Sound Understanding of Healthcare Priorities and Political Agendas
- Training in Medicines Information
- Project Management Training or Qualification
- Experience of Managing Others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
