Job summary
A great opportunity for an enthusiastic and clinically-focussed pharmacist to join the Southampton medicines advice service (SMAS) and division B clinical pharmacy team in a split role.
We're looking for a pharmacist with strong clinical knowledge who is ready to progress their career in clinical pharmacy. This is a fantastic opportunity for personal development and will give you the chance to experience working in the Southampton medicines advice service for 2 days a week and working within the Division B clinical pharmacy team that cover the acute medicine unit, emergency department, inpatient medical and elderly care wards for 3 days a week.
Working in SMAS offers you intellectually rewarding responsibilities and valuable career experience as part of the Medicines Advice team. You'll provide a clinically-focused service, advise doctors, nurses, and pharmacists in primary and secondary care how to treat their patients safely and well. We also operate a busy patient helpline, so you will have the satisfaction of regularly advising our Trust's patients about their medicines. Feedback from our enquirers shows that our clinical advice is extremely valued and improves patient care.
Main duties of the job
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.
Division B (Medicine and Elderly Care) team is one of the largest clinical pharmacy team in the trust, covering over 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.
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.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
Counsel and advise patients after theyve left our hospital via the Trusts medicines helpline. This is a busy and professionally satisfying role that gives you patient contact throughout the day, even when you arent on your wards. Youll be advising on (and therefore learning about) a complete range of clinical specialities, and the clinical skills youll be honing are completely transferable to other areas of pharmacy. Whilst clinical problem solving is hugely important, we will equip you with many more skills to become a well-rounded and confident pharmacist. Support patient flow in some of the busiest areas of the Trust by organising discharge medications in a timely manner. Work closely with medical and nursing staff on the wards as part of the MDT, attending ward rounds and board rounds as required. Ensure patient safety, medicines optimisation and effective therapeutic treatment. 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 WERE LOOKING FORPharmacists 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 team working 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
Counsel and advise patients after theyve left our hospital via the Trusts medicines helpline. This is a busy and professionally satisfying role that gives you patient contact throughout the day, even when you arent on your wards. Youll be advising on (and therefore learning about) a complete range of clinical specialities, and the clinical skills youll be honing are completely transferable to other areas of pharmacy. Whilst clinical problem solving is hugely important, we will equip you with many more skills to become a well-rounded and confident pharmacist. Support patient flow in some of the busiest areas of the Trust by organising discharge medications in a timely manner. Work closely with medical and nursing staff on the wards as part of the MDT, attending ward rounds and board rounds as required. Ensure patient safety, medicines optimisation and effective therapeutic treatment. 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 WERE LOOKING FORPharmacists 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 team working 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.
Person Specification
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
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Person Specification
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
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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).
