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

University Hospital Southampton is seeking a talented and dedicated pharmacist to join our esteemed team as a Surgery and Nutrition Pharmacist. As a leading academic medical centre, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care, conducting ground-breaking research, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in the fields of surgery and nutrition.

 We are a tertiary centre for complex surgeries and intestinal failure, providing treatment for patients across the south of England. The NSIFT manage patients with complex gut disorders affecting their nutrition and fluid status, who require parenteral nutrition (PN) and fluids in hospital and at home. Extended pharmacist roles, including independent prescribing supported. Part time roles considered.

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. 

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Your Responsibilities:
You will work closely with the surgical/nutrition clinical pharmacy teams and multidisciplinary Nutrition Support and Intestinal Failure Team (NSIFT) which includes Consultant Gastroenterologists, specialist nurses and dietitians. You will be given the opportunity to be involved in the innovation and development of pharmacy services to the NSIF and Surgical pharmacy service, including: 
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure safe and effective medication management for surgical patients, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. 
• Conduct medication reconciliation and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team. 
• Monitor patient responses to pharmacotherapy, provide dosage adjustments, and manage drug interactions or adverse events. 
• Support surgical nutrition services by providing pharmaceutical expertise,including parenteral and enteral nutrition support. 
• Participate in research activities related to surgical pharmacotherapy and nutrition and quality improvement initiatives. 
• Educate and train healthcare professionals,including physicians, nurses, and pharmacy students, on best practices in surgical pharmacotherapy and nutrition. 

You will be supported by experienced senior members of the team and given the opportunity to develop advanced level skills. 
What we’re looking for: 
• A pharmacist with a passion for clinical pharmacy who is eager to learn and progress their career. 
• Ability to communicate well, inspire confidence and work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Sound clinical knowledge and experience in delivering a ward based clinical pharmacy service 
• Completed or working towards a post-graduate education in clinical pharmacy (completion due 2024). 
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills. 
• Previous experience of parenteral nutrition would be advantageous but is not essential.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• 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. Leadership qualification or experience
• 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 criteria

• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.
• Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
• Leadership qualification or experience
• Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas.
• Training in medicines information.
• Training in medicines information.
• Experience of managing others

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria

• Attention to detail
• Change management
• Communication
• Microsoft Office skills Organisational skills Presentation skills
• Organisational skills
• Presentation skills
• Prioritisation Report writing
• Problem solving
• Report writing
• Time management
• Working under pressure

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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