University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Lead Pharmacist, OPAT Service
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Lead Pharmacist, OPAT Service
Lead Pharmacist for OPAT Service – Job Description
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Expressions of interest are welcomed from existing members of the OPAT team in UHS only, as funding from the service will create this role.
The Organisation
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.
Location Situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton provides an ideal setting to live and work, offering easy access to attractions such as the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast.
Our approach to recruitment promotes personalisation—highlighting your unique skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Relying solely on generic or AI-generated content may result in your application being overlooked if multiple candidates present similar content.
Commitment to Flexibility, Inclusivity & Innovation
At UHS, we prioritise a flexible working environment to support:
- Family or personal commitments
- Further education or professional development
- Overall wellbeing
We are committed to championing diversity, striving for an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory culture where individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are encouraged to join us. Our vision is to create a legacy of inclusive, belonging-focused care, where every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully.
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Key Responsibilities of the Role
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the existing OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy) service, ensuring its growth and development.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen service delivery.
- Monitor and report on service performance, adhering to clinical governance principles.
- Prioritise patient safety and experience in service design and improvement.
Criteria for the Role
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Essential Criteria
- Degree: Master’s in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification.
- Registration: Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Certificate/Diploma: Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent Ȋexperience.
- Advanced Competencies: Advanced Stage 2 competencies in RPS (Royal Pharmaceutical Society) Advanced Pharmacy Framework (Domains 1 & 2).
- Multi-Disciplinary Experience: Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team.
- Specialty Knowledge: Strong understanding of clinical pharmacy services, acquired from practice in a suitable specialty.
- Audit & Evaluation: Experience in conducting audit and evaluative work.
- Teaching & Mentoring: Experience in teaching, tutoring, and supervising.
- Change Management: History of implementing meaningful change, including change management.
- Guidelines & Procedures: Development and implementation of clinical guidelines and service protocols.
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Desirable Criteria
- Management: Management qualification or relevant experience.
- Postgraduate Study: MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
- Independent Prescribing: Independent prescriber qualification.
- Broader Advanced Skills: Competency for Advanced Stage 1 - 2 in RPS Framework (Domains 3-5).
- Leadership: Leadership qualification or experience.
- Healthcare Awareness: Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political drivers.
- Medicines Information: Formal training in medicines information.
- Project Management: Project management training or experience.
Key Skills & Competencies
Essential Criteria
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail.
- Report Writing: Ability to prepare clear, authenticated reports.
- Presentation Skills: Experience in professional presentations.
- Tech Aptitude: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
- Organisational Skills: Exemplar organisation and prioritisation.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Time Management: Adaptability to batlle workloads and prioritise efficiently.
- Working Under Pressure: Capability to work effectively under pressure.
- Trust Values Alignment
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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