clinical pharmacist Southampton, England
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is looking to develop their Education and Training skills to join our friendly and inclusive E&T team at Southampton as part time Lead Pharmacist for Postgraduate Education.
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, several consultant pharmacists and leading national experts.
As a department, each week we review over 16,000 medicines for their appropriateness, dispense over 8000 patient specific medicines, manage an medicines expenditure of approximately £1.5 million and provide access to medicines, advice, and e-prescribing support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We are committed to training and the E&T team like the department, is busy, flexible and responsive to ever changing needs.
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
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.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We’re proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
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 and life insurance.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
You will join a well established Education and Training team, working one and a half days part time (11.25 hours), leading the management and support of postgraduate education and training for pharmacists. For example, through the postgraduate diploma and prescribing courses and supporting the establishment of the Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) role within the department.
You will act as a deputy in the day to day running of the Pharmacy Education and Training Team.
You will also support the leadership and development of other team members of the Education and Training team.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Someone who:
- Is ready to broaden their role to encompass Education and Training.
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Has excellent organisational and problem solving skills.
- Has a good understanding of hospital pharmacy.
- Is able to work individually and as part of a team.
- Is adaptable and resilient.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 23 August 2023
Please contact Rosemary [email protected] Andy [email protected] the role. Please note Rosemary will be away from Monday 24thJuly to Tuesday 14thAugust, please contact Andy in her absence.
