09 Oct
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton
Job description
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
UHS has one of the largest pharmacy departments in the country with over 300 staff and are nationally recognised for their innovation.
The pharmacist team is made up of over 100 pharmacists : including over 50 qualified independent pharmacist prescribers and five consultant pharmacists and leading national experts.
We are committed to supporting all our pharmacists in their development.
We are looking for a forward thinking,
motivated clinical pharmacist specialising in cardiac disease to work within the cardiovascular and thoracic (CV&T;) care group at UHS - a tertiary service for cardiology, cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery.
You will join a team of cardiac pharmacists (many of whom are independent prescribers) to work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver optimum patient care to CV&T; patients.
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.
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.
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.
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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do : Provide specialist pharmaceutical review of medication for cardiology, cardiac,
vascular and thoracic surgery patientsWork with the multidisciplinary team to advise on medication for CV&T; patients to optimise their careDeliver education and training to a wide range of healthcare professionals working within CV&TContribute; to department wide audit, research, risk management and clinical governanceDevelop guidelines to ensure safe prescribing practiceWorking with clinicians to optimise medication for heart failure patients and assisting with the development of specialist clinics for optimisation of secondary prevention medicines are two areas of development currently.
What were looking for : A pharmacist with experience of cardiac patientsIdeally already have an independent prescribing qualification,
but if not then we can support you training to become an independent pharmacist prescriberAlready completed or almost finished further postgraduate study in clinical pharmacyA highly motivated team player, who is keen to learn
This is a vacancy for a full time band 7 clinical pharmacist working in a department of over 300 pharmacy staff. The CV&T; pharmacy team is made up of pharmacists, medicines management technicians and SATOs delivering a pharmacy service to 180 beds.
CV&T; is a teriary service, delivering care to patients across the South of England. You will be expected to work 1 in 5 late nights until 7pm and 1 in 6 weekend days (either Saturdays or Sundays).
All staff are required to contribute to extended hours, weekend & bank holiday rotas
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.
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.
We have a strong commitment to developing pharmacist independent prescribers and to continuing professional development and training.
The post-holder will be encouraged to work towards the new RPS core Advanced Practice Curriculum and have the opportunity to undertake further study in either clinical or management qualifications.
We are also keen to support pharmacists developing as researchers and can offer support via the Southampton Pharmacy Research Centre.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Report writing
- Presentation skills
- Microsoft Office skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Change management
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
▶️ Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiovascular and Thoracic
🖊️ University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
📍 Southampton