University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Specialist Pharmacist- Women and Newborn
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Pharmacist to join us in Women and Newborn.
You will be responsible for providing a Clinical Pharmacist service to the gynaecology ward and maternity wards at Princess Anne Hospital alongside a rotational band 7 and band 6 pharmacist.
We are offering a full-time permanent role. Weekend and late-night working will also be required within the wider department.
Working for our organisation
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.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be required to attend the daily multi-disciplinary Labour ward round each morning.
You will act as a point of contact for the Theatre areas and Outpatient departments at Princess Anne Hospital.
In recent years, a number of new treatments have become available for management of gynaecological conditions (endometriosis/fibroids) and also non-hormonal treatments for management of menopause.
You will support the Lead Pharmacist in writing formulary applications and shared care guidelines for ongoing GP prescribing of these new medications.
You will be the Pharmacy representative at the Women and Newborn risk monthly meeting chaired by a consultant Obstetrician.
You will act as a role model and mentor for the rotational band 6 pharmacists that rotate through the area. This includes induction to the wards, mid-rotation and end of rotation assessments and support to ensure their objectives are met.
As part of the gynaecology nurse's mandatory training, you will deliver a training session on medicines management.
The ideal candidate would be enthusiastic about working in Women's Health and ensuring safe and high-quality care is delivered to every patient.
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They must enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and must enjoy a patient-facing role as ward work is an essential part of this role.
Training and development of junior and trainee pharmacists is also an integral part of this role alongside teaching on nurse mandatory training days.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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