Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - General Medicine
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £50,952 - £57,349 Per annum - Pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO14 2AA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6212178/188-CLN0385 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
Could you lead a team on busy inpatient medical wards? 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 inpatient medicine. We are proud to offer a band 8a position in this fast-paced and clinically-demanding department. This role is based on the inpatient medicine wards and the successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care along the patient journey from the moment they are transferred from the acute medical unit to the point that they are discharged from the downstream ward and beyond. It requires the post-holder to demonstrate strong clinical application of knowledge; management of staff, clinical governance and processes; and flexibility and leadership in change management. It encompasses a wide range of medical specialities and would be equally suited to a pharmacist with a specific clinical interest in medicine or an experienced generalist.
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.
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.
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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.
As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You’ll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health.
UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON
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.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy.
This post would be ideal for a pharmacist wishing to progress their career and portfolio or to gain experience in service management.
The 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, 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 in the inpatient medicine wards within the emergency medicine care group. This includes nine separate wards: two large respiratory wards, the respiratory high dependency unit, two large gastro/hepatology wards, two general medicine wards and two infectious diseases wards.
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 SATO’s 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.
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.
Every member of pharmacy staff will contribute to delivering our vision: over 100 pharmacists, 100 pharmacy technicians, 70 support workers, 20 trainees and our supporting administrative staff. We will review our progress and achievements annually, and highlight areas for focused development, but allow for responsiveness to changing national and local priorities.
The department currently has several pharmacist prescribers and this is increasing each year. There are three consultant pharmacists, in a range of specialties who along with many other staff engage in national and international initiatives – helping to maintain the department’s excellent reputation.
Our department also has a highly developed career structures and pathways for all staff groups
Staff are encouraged to develop their skills: Opportunities include:
• Prescribing
• Research internships
• Project management
• Huge variety of clinical specialties
• Leadership training
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
An 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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Apr 2024
Could you lead a team on busy inpatient medical wards? 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 inpatient medicine. We are proud to offer a band 8a position in this fast-paced and clinically-demanding department. This role is based on the inpatient medicine wards and the successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care along the patient journey from the moment they are transferred from the acute medical unit to the point that they are discharged from the downstream ward and beyond. It requires the post-holder to demonstrate strong clinical application of knowledge; management of staff, clinical governance and processes; and flexibility and leadership in change management. It encompasses a wide range of medical specialities and would be equally suited to a pharmacist with a specific clinical interest in medicine or an experienced generalist.
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.
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.
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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.
As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You’ll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health.
UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON
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.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy.
This post would be ideal for a pharmacist wishing to progress their career and portfolio or to gain experience in service management.
The 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, 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 in the inpatient medicine wards within the emergency medicine care group. This includes nine separate wards: two large respiratory wards, the respiratory high dependency unit, two large gastro/hepatology wards, two general medicine wards and two infectious diseases wards.
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 SATO’s 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.
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.
Every member of pharmacy staff will contribute to delivering our vision: over 100 pharmacists, 100 pharmacy technicians, 70 support workers, 20 trainees and our supporting administrative staff. We will review our progress and achievements annually, and highlight areas for focused development, but allow for responsiveness to changing national and local priorities.
The department currently has several pharmacist prescribers and this is increasing each year. There are three consultant pharmacists, in a range of specialties who along with many other staff engage in national and international initiatives – helping to maintain the department’s excellent reputation.
Our department also has a highly developed career structures and pathways for all staff groups
Staff are encouraged to develop their skills: Opportunities include:
• Prescribing
• Research internships
• Project management
• Huge variety of clinical specialties
• Leadership training
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
An 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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Apr 2024