Job summary
We are very pleased to announce that we have funding for an extra Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join our team within the Emergency Department and the Acute Medical Unit at University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust.If you are an ambitious pharmacist seeking an extraordinary opportunity to make a significant impact in the fast-paced world of emergency medicine and acute medical admissions, then look no further! This is your opportunity to be part of the exciting developments in the pharmacy service that are taking place.As a Senior Specialist Pharmacist in our Emergency Department and Acute Medical Admissions Unit, you will be at the forefront of patient care, making a tangible difference in the lives of those requiring urgent medical attention. It is a fast-paced environment with plentiful opportunities to get involved with and learn from the leaders and experts in the field of emergency and acute medicine, all of whom value your contributions.You will be working alongside experienced members of the ED and AMU pharmacy team who will provide the training and support you need to help you settle into the role. We are also looking forward to having a full time pharmacy technician and a support worker for the Emergency Department, who will provide further support to the ED work.
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
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.
ABOUT THE TEAMThe ED and acute medicine pharmacy team, like the department itself, is busy, flexible and responsive to ever-changing demands. These include review of prescriptions for new and discharged patients, requests for prescribing advice, support with use of the Omnicell cabinets which are used throughout the department, medication supply, and support for a wide range of problems and projects.You will join colleagues in being responsible for delivering excellent standards of clinical care to patients within AMU, ED and SDEC. The service currently operates from 7.30am - 7pm on weekdays and 9 - 5pm on weekends although this may vary depending on the needs of the department. You will be part of a well-integrated team, working closely alongside consultants and ward nurses. You will be well supported by a team of medicines management technicians and included in the wider Division B (Medicine & Elderly Care) pharmacy team where you will have the opportunity to meet regularly with the pharmacists, technicians and SATO's within this team to have your say in the strategic and day-to-day operation of the pharmacy service to Division B.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
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Participate in post-take ward rounds with consultants.
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Make autonomous prescribing decisions, tailored to each individual patient.
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Support patient flow by organising discharge medications in a timely manner.
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Lead and manage projects to support service development.
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Support education and training of rotational pharmacists through AMU
Your role in ED will focus on reducing medicine waste, de-prescribing, supporting patient flow and reducing breaches and improving medication related efficiency savings.
You will contribute in increasing the safety and quality of prescribing, and a reduction in delayed, omitted or incorrect doses, particularly for patients who will later be admitted to UHS. You will also contribute in reducing the number of AERs related to transfer between ED and wards, particularly duplication, missed or delayed doses of antibiotics, analgesia and other critical medicines.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
An independent prescribing pharmacist with significant experience of clinical pharmacy.Experience of change management and service improvement.Ability to communicate well, inspire confidence and work well both independently and as part of a team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Post-take ward rounds take place at approximately 7.30am. The post-holder will be required to attend these ward rounds on a reasonably regular basis, rotating with other members of the pharmacy team, as staffing allows.
This post is offered on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) but hours of work and shift patterns are open to discussion. Every pharmacist in Division B is expected to cover AMU/ED from 4:15 6.30pm once a week, then dispensary till 7pm. If feasible, once every 8 weeks this late shift will be on a Friday instead to share the burden amongst the team.All pharmacists are included in the weekend rota where you will work either a Saturday or a Sunday 9 - 5pm once every 6 weeks. This involves clinical pharmacy cover of either AMU/ED or downstream medicine/elderly care wards and supporting dispensary as workload dictates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
-
Participate in post-take ward rounds with consultants.
-
Make autonomous prescribing decisions, tailored to each individual patient.
-
Support patient flow by organising discharge medications in a timely manner.
-
Lead and manage projects to support service development.
-
Support education and training of rotational pharmacists through AMU
Your role in ED will focus on reducing medicine waste, de-prescribing, supporting patient flow and reducing breaches and improving medication related efficiency savings.
You will contribute in increasing the safety and quality of prescribing, and a reduction in delayed, omitted or incorrect doses, particularly for patients who will later be admitted to UHS. You will also contribute in reducing the number of AERs related to transfer between ED and wards, particularly duplication, missed or delayed doses of antibiotics, analgesia and other critical medicines.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
An independent prescribing pharmacist with significant experience of clinical pharmacy.Experience of change management and service improvement.Ability to communicate well, inspire confidence and work well both independently and as part of a team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Post-take ward rounds take place at approximately 7.30am. The post-holder will be required to attend these ward rounds on a reasonably regular basis, rotating with other members of the pharmacy team, as staffing allows.
This post is offered on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) but hours of work and shift patterns are open to discussion. Every pharmacist in Division B is expected to cover AMU/ED from 4:15 6.30pm once a week, then dispensary till 7pm. If feasible, once every 8 weeks this late shift will be on a Friday instead to share the burden amongst the team.All pharmacists are included in the weekend rota where you will work either a Saturday or a Sunday 9 - 5pm once every 6 weeks. This involves clinical pharmacy cover of either AMU/ED or downstream medicine/elderly care wards and supporting dispensary as workload dictates.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.
- Independent Prescribing qualification.
- Leadership qualification or experience
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 1 competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Sound knowledge of clinical pharmacy services acquired while working within a suitable specialty.
- Experience of audit and evaluative work
- Teaching and tutoring experience
- Experience of supervising others
- Experience of implementing change and change management
- Development and implementation of guidelines and procedures.
- Experience of change management
Desirable
- Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
- Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas.
- Training in medicines information.
- Project Management training or qualification
- Experience of managing others
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.
- Independent Prescribing qualification.
- Leadership qualification or experience
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 1 competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Sound knowledge of clinical pharmacy services acquired while working within a suitable specialty.
- Experience of audit and evaluative work
- Teaching and tutoring experience
- Experience of supervising others
- Experience of implementing change and change management
- Development and implementation of guidelines and procedures.
- Experience of change management
Desirable
- Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
- Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas.
- Training in medicines information.
- Project Management training or qualification
- Experience of managing others
Trust Values
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).
