Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare (HIOWH) NHS Foundation Trust have exciting and new Medicines Management posts, that will be pivotal in supporting meaningful change in our Hospital at Home Frailty Virtual Wards (H@H VW). These roles include a pharmacist and pharmacy technician, working in partnership with consultant practitioners (Nurse and AHP's). We offer the appointee a supportive environment to develop their clinical skills. They will undergo a supernumerary induction period and be mentored and supported by senior pharmacy colleagues as well as the Clinical leads in H@H VW and UCR. The H@H VW supports patients who would otherwise be in hospital to receive the acute care and treatment in their own home, including intravenous therapies. The Urgent Community Response Team (UCR) is a rapid assessment, diagnostic and treatment service to reduce unscheduled admissions for people with complex health needs, exacerbation of long-term conditions and frailty. The post holder will be expected to work between two teams across Mid and North Hampshire, with team bases in Herriard, located in-between Basingstoke and Alton, and Colden Common in Winchester. A hybrid approach to working, with a mixture of remote and in-person clinical support will be considered for the right person. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work autonomously to: Deliver a high-quality Medicines Optimisation Service to high-risk patients. Ensure an integrated approach to the management of medicines and continuity of pharmaceutical care for patients. Provide professional expertise, advice, support and training on policies and practice to health and social care professionals in the community. Conduct clinical medication reviews with patients in their own homes to ensure patients' medicines are optimised for them to gain the maximum health benefits by utilising relevant and current evidence-base and local/national guidance. Individualise treatment, taking into account the patient's ability/willingness to adhere to the prescribed medicines regimen. Make prescribing recommendations as per local and national guidance to the H@H VW and UCR team. Prescribe and deprescribe within their competence for patients to improve patient care. Provide expert pharmaceutical information and advice to the H@H VW and UCR multi-disciplinary teams and where applicable to others involved in a patient's care. Focus on outcomes delivering improved benefits and value to patients from their use of medicines, appliances, and devices. Oversee medicines supply, storage and security. Respond to unpredictable work patterns and urgent requests for help by phone or email within a reasonable time frame. About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust's community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Job responsibilities
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone. If as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability, please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team -- detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification
Qualifications
Undergraduate Degree in Pharmacy: MPharm Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or equivalent prior to 2002 At least 5 years relevant post-registration experience. Specialist knowledge acquired through a post graduate diploma course in Clinical Pharmacy or similar or alternatively acquired through relevant and equivalent experience Registered to be an independent prescriber with the GPhC or working towards this qualification Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent. Experience
Post-qualification experience of clinical pharmacy, medicines information and prescribing advice Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment Broad specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge. Experience of audit techniques Understanding of issues related to independent prescribing. Involved in identifying and assessing risk to improve patient safety. Expertise of addressing and resolving legal issues related to medicines. Ability to work under pressure and be able to make important decisions in pressured situations. 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. Salary: £53,775 to £60,504 a year based on full-time hours.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare (HIOWH) NHS Foundation Trust have exciting and new Medicines Management posts, that will be pivotal in supporting meaningful change in our Hospital at Home Frailty Virtual Wards (H@H VW). These roles include a pharmacist and pharmacy technician, working in partnership with consultant practitioners (Nurse and AHP's). We offer the appointee a supportive environment to develop their clinical skills. They will undergo a supernumerary induction period and be mentored and supported by senior pharmacy colleagues as well as the Clinical leads in H@H VW and UCR. The H@H VW supports patients who would otherwise be in hospital to receive the acute care and treatment in their own home, including intravenous therapies. The Urgent Community Response Team (UCR) is a rapid assessment, diagnostic and treatment service to reduce unscheduled admissions for people with complex health needs, exacerbation of long-term conditions and frailty. The post holder will be expected to work between two teams across Mid and North Hampshire, with team bases in Herriard, located in-between Basingstoke and Alton, and Colden Common in Winchester. A hybrid approach to working, with a mixture of remote and in-person clinical support will be considered for the right person. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work autonomously to: Deliver a high-quality Medicines Optimisation Service to high-risk patients. Ensure an integrated approach to the management of medicines and continuity of pharmaceutical care for patients. Provide professional expertise, advice, support and training on policies and practice to health and social care professionals in the community. Conduct clinical medication reviews with patients in their own homes to ensure patients' medicines are optimised for them to gain the maximum health benefits by utilising relevant and current evidence-base and local/national guidance. Individualise treatment, taking into account the patient's ability/willingness to adhere to the prescribed medicines regimen. Make prescribing recommendations as per local and national guidance to the H@H VW and UCR team. Prescribe and deprescribe within their competence for patients to improve patient care. Provide expert pharmaceutical information and advice to the H@H VW and UCR multi-disciplinary teams and where applicable to others involved in a patient's care. Focus on outcomes delivering improved benefits and value to patients from their use of medicines, appliances, and devices. Oversee medicines supply, storage and security. Respond to unpredictable work patterns and urgent requests for help by phone or email within a reasonable time frame. About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust's community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Job responsibilities
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone. If as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability, please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team -- detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification
Qualifications
Undergraduate Degree in Pharmacy: MPharm Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or equivalent prior to 2002 At least 5 years relevant post-registration experience. Specialist knowledge acquired through a post graduate diploma course in Clinical Pharmacy or similar or alternatively acquired through relevant and equivalent experience Registered to be an independent prescriber with the GPhC or working towards this qualification Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent. Experience
Post-qualification experience of clinical pharmacy, medicines information and prescribing advice Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment Broad specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge. Experience of audit techniques Understanding of issues related to independent prescribing. Involved in identifying and assessing risk to improve patient safety. Expertise of addressing and resolving legal issues related to medicines. Ability to work under pressure and be able to make important decisions in pressured situations. 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. Salary: £53,775 to £60,504 a year based on full-time hours.
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