Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our team of paediatric pharmacists on a fixed term basis to work within paediatrics and our tertiary paediatric neurology team based within Southampton Children's Hospital.
ABOUT THE TEAM Southampton Children's Hospital is a major centre for specialist paediatric services in the south of England, providing acute specialist care not only to our local population in Southampton but for a much larger area, including the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands.
The Child Health Pharmacy team is well established, providing specialist pharmacy services within the paediatric multidisciplinary teams to provide high quality patient care. The team is forward thinking and supportive, working together to improve the services we offer to patients.
Main duties of the job
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
What we can offer you
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.
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
Your Responsibilities What youll do
The successful applicant will provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to both paediatric neurology in- patients and out-patients, providing expert pharmaceutical advice in highly complex cases and supporting patients to get the best from their medication.
This post also includes:
- Attending multidisciplinary ward rounds.
- Developing evidence-based treatment guidelines and shared care guidelines in conjunction with specialist consultants.
- Teaching pharmacists/students and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Overseeing the use of high-cost drugs within neurology, co-ordinating the set up and use of compassionate use/early access to medicines schemes and supply of medication via homecare companies.
- Opportunities to develop a pharmacist prescriber role within the paediatric neurology team.
- Active membership of the paediatric pharmacy team.
- Audit and research opportunities.
What were looking for You must be an enthusiastic pharmacist, committed to team working with good communication skills combined with experience in paediatrics. Previous experience in paediatric neurology is desirable. We are able to provide training and staff development; experienced paediatric pharmacists and rotational staff will support you in this role.
Additional information Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities What youll do
The successful applicant will provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to both paediatric neurology in- patients and out-patients, providing expert pharmaceutical advice in highly complex cases and supporting patients to get the best from their medication.
This post also includes:
- Attending multidisciplinary ward rounds.
- Developing evidence-based treatment guidelines and shared care guidelines in conjunction with specialist consultants.
- Teaching pharmacists/students and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Overseeing the use of high-cost drugs within neurology, co-ordinating the set up and use of compassionate use/early access to medicines schemes and supply of medication via homecare companies.
- Opportunities to develop a pharmacist prescriber role within the paediatric neurology team.
- Active membership of the paediatric pharmacy team.
- Audit and research opportunities.
What were looking for You must be an enthusiastic pharmacist, committed to team working with good communication skills combined with experience in paediatrics. Previous experience in paediatric neurology is desirable. We are able to provide training and staff development; experienced paediatric pharmacists and rotational staff will support you in this role.
Additional information Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- GPhC Registration
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrates competency at KSF band 7 second gateway
- Advanced specialist knowledge of paediatric pharmacy
Desirable
- Qualification and registration as a pharmacist prescriber
- Expert skills in paediatric neurology
- RPS membership
- NPPG membership
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Good understanding of paediatric services in relation to the delivery of health priorities both nationally and locally
- Post registration experience in hospital pharmacy, including experience within paediatric pharmacy
- Experience of supervising others
- Preparation of prescribing guidelines
- Implementing change and change management
- Audit and evaluative work
- Training in Medicines Information
Desirable
- Relevant publications
- Work at national level
- Experience of project management
- Use of electronic prescribing systems
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to recommend, substantiate and communicate appropriate therapeutic options for all levels of paediatric patients
- Teaching, tutoring, mentoring
- Excellent communication skills including proven negotiating and influencing skills
- Able to work autonomously as well as evidence of team working and leadership skills
- Good organisational and problem solving and time keeping skills
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Able to conduct clinical audit
- Critical evaluation skills
- Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Understanding of health funding
- Vision for development of pharmaceutical services
- Project management skills
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the job
- Able to cope effectively with stress, in particular that arising from the emotional consequences of working in a paediatric environment.
- Commitment to CPD, lifelong learning and practice research
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- GPhC Registration
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrates competency at KSF band 7 second gateway
- Advanced specialist knowledge of paediatric pharmacy
Desirable
- Qualification and registration as a pharmacist prescriber
- Expert skills in paediatric neurology
- RPS membership
- NPPG membership
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Good understanding of paediatric services in relation to the delivery of health priorities both nationally and locally
- Post registration experience in hospital pharmacy, including experience within paediatric pharmacy
- Experience of supervising others
- Preparation of prescribing guidelines
- Implementing change and change management
- Audit and evaluative work
- Training in Medicines Information
Desirable
- Relevant publications
- Work at national level
- Experience of project management
- Use of electronic prescribing systems
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to recommend, substantiate and communicate appropriate therapeutic options for all levels of paediatric patients
- Teaching, tutoring, mentoring
- Excellent communication skills including proven negotiating and influencing skills
- Able to work autonomously as well as evidence of team working and leadership skills
- Good organisational and problem solving and time keeping skills
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Able to conduct clinical audit
- Critical evaluation skills
- Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Understanding of health funding
- Vision for development of pharmaceutical services
- Project management skills
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the job
- Able to cope effectively with stress, in particular that arising from the emotional consequences of working in a paediatric environment.
- Commitment to CPD, lifelong learning and practice research
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
