About this role
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 for the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior pharmacist to join the hepatology service at UHS.
This centre provides a range of specialist treatments that focus on the liver, gallbladder, pancreas and biliary tract. UHS is the network lead site for the Wessex Operational Delivery Network (ODN) for the treatment of hepatitis C. It is also the regional referral unit for complex liver disease including liver transplantation (outreach service from Addenbrookes) and the management of hepatocellular carcinoma.
We are seeking an experienced clinical pharmacist in hospital pharmacy with a sound knowledge of medical specialities (ideally hepatology and gastroenterology) who is motivated to deliver specialist hepatology pharmacy services, provide care for hepatology in- and out-patients and provide pharmaceutical management of viral hepatitis.
We are very proud of our development and utilisation of independent prescribing pharmacists and would encourage the successful candidate to make full use of their skills, working closely alongside the wider multidisciplinary team, joining ward rounds where appropriate, and prescribing for both inpatient and discharge purposes. This post would be ideal for a pharmacist wishing to progress their career and portfolio or to gain experience in a clinical speciality.
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
The position will involve Developing a specialist in-patient clinical pharmacy service for hepatology Providing day to day support for the prescribing of hepatitis C treatment and ensure compliance with national and NICE guidance To work across the primary/secondary care interface within hepatology and viral hepatitis Aiding in implementing NICE guidance and horizon scanning for new medicines for hepatology Developing evidence based treatment guidelines, often in conjunction with primary care and the District Prescribing Committee Undertaking clinical audit and teaching within the multidisciplinary team Providing pharmaceutical input and leadership for the management of alcohol use disorders within UHS
Team working skills are essential to the post as is the ability to integrate within a large team of pharmacists and the ward level multidisciplinary team.
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.
- This is a vacancy for a full time band 8a clinical pharmacist- 1 in 5 late nights until 7pm- 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.
The large Pharmacy department employs over 300 staff and highly respected within the Trust as a dynamic and forward-thinking department. If the idea of 300 staff sounds daunting, fear not the department is spilt into a range of friendly and supportive teams of different sizes with clear structures helping to ensure you always get the personal treatment and can have an impact.
As a department we have a strong commitment to continuing professional development. The post-holder will have the opportunity to undertake further study in clinical, leadership or managerial qualifications. You will be supported by an established medicines management service, a team of specialist pharmacists and an experienced head of clinical pharmacy.
Our clear vision - Safer medicines, safer patients is recognised by all staff who enjoy an environment in which they can flourish, grow and develop. We are constantly striving to improve, using technology and digital resources to provide world class medicine management activities.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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. Teaching and tutoring experience Experience of supervising others Experience of implementing change and change management
Desirable
Management qualification or equivalent experience MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience 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 Project Management training or qualification
Values and Behaviours 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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address CS Pharmacy Clinical
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)