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
Looking for a new challenge for 2025? Do you enjoy working clinically but not ready to specialise yet? Do you want to gain experience in a large teaching hospital learning from advanced level and consultant pharmacists?
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Our band 7 clinical rotational pharmacists spend 9 months in each rotation gaining clinical experience and skills to support their development in Leadership and Management, Education and Research. We are committed to developing new rotations and opportunities to allow you to move to the next stage of your career.
All pharmacists are expected to participate in extended hours including late nights and weekend dispensary support on a rotational basis.
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
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
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
Skills and competencies
Essential
Communication Attention to detail Report Writing Presentation skills Microsoft Office skills Organisational skills Problem solving Time management Change management
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Rd,
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
188-CL361024a #J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job
Looking for a new challenge for 2025? Do you enjoy working clinically but not ready to specialise yet? Do you want to gain experience in a large teaching hospital learning from advanced level and consultant pharmacists?
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Our band 7 clinical rotational pharmacists spend 9 months in each rotation gaining clinical experience and skills to support their development in Leadership and Management, Education and Research. We are committed to developing new rotations and opportunities to allow you to move to the next stage of your career.
All pharmacists are expected to participate in extended hours including late nights and weekend dispensary support on a rotational basis.
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
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
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
Skills and competencies
Essential
Communication Attention to detail Report Writing Presentation skills Microsoft Office skills Organisational skills Problem solving Time management Change management
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Rd,
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
188-CL361024a #J-18808-Ljbffr
