Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist for Emergency Department

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

Are you an ambitious pharmacist seeking an extraordinary opportunity to make a significant impact in the fast-paced world of emergency medicine? Look no further! Southampton's renowned university teaching hospital is eagerly searching for a highly skilled Senior Specialist Pharmacist to join our exceptional team. This is your chance to take your career to new heights while playing a pivotal role in transforming patient care!

As a Senior Specialist Pharmacist in our Emergency Department, you will be at the forefront of patient care, making a tangible difference in the lives of those requiring urgent medical attention. Your expertise will be invaluable in providing crucial support to our multidisciplinary teams.

As a senior specialist pharmacist at our esteemed university teaching hospital, you will work in a leading healthcare institution with a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Embrace the opportunity to thrive both personally and professionally in Southampton, where you'll discover a perfect blend of career satisfaction and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

What You’ll Do

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• 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 Medicine
  
  

What We’re Looking For

An independent prescribing pharmacist (or working towards their independent prescribing qualification) 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.

Person specification

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
• 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
• Project Management training or qualification
• Experience of managing others