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 detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Join Us as the Care Group Pharmacist for Women & Newborn at University Hospital Southampton
A rare and exciting opportunity has opened within our Women & Newborn Care Group due to the retirement of our much valued post holder. We're looking for a passionate, forward thinking Care Group Pharmacist to become a key part of our dynamic clinical pharmacy team at University Hospital Southampton.
As part of Division C (Family Health & Support Services), you'll work closely with the Lead Neonatal Pharmacist and Divisional Lead Pharmacist, supported by a dedicated Band 7 Women's Health Pharmacist and rotational colleagues. This is your chance to shape and elevate the clinical pharmacy service across Women's Health, Maternity, Foetal Medicine and Neonatal care.
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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At UHS, we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description Job responsibilities
What Youll Lead & Deliver
In this influential role, youll be at the heart of improving medicines use, patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing evidence based treatment guidelines alongside specialist consultants Strengthening interface working with primary care and community partners Reviewing and enhancing maternity PGDs Overseeing high cost and specialist medicines, including homecare and outpatient pathways Expanding the pharmacist prescriber role within Womens Health Providing expert patient and carer education to support safe, confident medicines use Teaching and mentoring pharmacists, students, midwives and wider MDT colleagues Playing an active role within the Division C pharmacy team and the wider pharmacy department Engaging in audit, research and conference presentations________________________________________Who Were Looking For
Youll be an enthusiastic, collaborative pharmacist with:
A strong commitment to teamwork and excellent communication Experience in Womens Health A passion for service development, innovation and high quality patient care
In return, we offer comprehensive training, professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact across a diverse and rewarding clinical area.________________________________________Ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career?
This is your moment to lead, influence and help shape the future of Women & Newborn Care Group services at one of the UKs leading teaching hospitals.
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 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. Commitment to CPD, Lifelong learning and Practice Research Experience of implementing change and change management
Desirable
MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience. Management qualification or equivalent experience Independent Prescribing qualification. Project Management training or qualification Leadership qualification or experience Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas. Training in medicines information. Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients Experience of managing others Use of JAC or Metavision prescribing systems Understanding of Health Economics
Skills Essential
Teamwork Literacy skills Numeracy skills Communication Organisational skills Problem solving Report writing Presentation skills General IT skills Microsoft Office skills Prioritisation Working under pressure
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.
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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 Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)