About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us
Job Title: Paediatric Pharmacist
Contract Type: Permanent
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
Join the Children's Pharmacy Team at Southampton Children's Hospital to develop a rewarding career in Paediatric Pharmacy
Are you looking to build a career in paediatric pharmacy within a supportive and highly regarded specialist centre? We have an exciting opportunity to join the Children's Pharmacy Team at Southampton Children's Hospital.
This rotational band 7 role offers experience across both paediatric and neonatal services, providing exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties while working alongside a friendly and experienced team of specialist pharmacists.
Why Choose Southampton?
Southampton Children's Hospital, part of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, is one of the UK's leading centres for specialist children's healthcare. We provide services for children and young people across Southampton, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands and the wider South of England. You'll join an innovative and well-established pharmacy team recognised for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you'll play a key role in improving outcomes for children and their families.
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. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
What You'll Do
As part of our team, you'll provide clinical pharmacy services to paediatric and neonatal patients across a variety of specialties. The rotational nature of the role offers excellent opportunities to broaden your experience and develop specialist skills. The rotations on offer include neonates, oncology, nephrology/surgery, general medicine, cardiology/critical care.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Participate in consultant-led ward rounds
- Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and protocols
- Support both neonatal and paediatric nutrition services by prescribing parenteral nutrition
- Teach and support pharmacy students and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Mentor and develop junior pharmacy staff
- Partake in service development, audit, quality improvement and research projects
We are keen to hear from pharmacists who are enthusiastic about developing a career in paediatrics. Previous paediatric experience is not an essential requirement as we offer a comprehensive training and development programme which will build confidence and expertise in this rewarding specialty.
This post is also available as a Band 6 to Band 7 developmental pathway, providing a structured route for progression aligned to the Royal College of Pharmacy competency framework.
Join UsIf you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and want to make a real difference to children, young people and their families, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
- MRPharmS or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 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
- Working towards RPS Advanced Core portfolio submission
- Training in medicines information
- Preparation of prescribing guidelines
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)