Pharmacist

We are seeking to recruit a full /part time pharmacist to join our dynamic team at the Outpatient Pharmacy Department (UHS Pharmacy Ltd) at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. 

At UHS Pharmacy LTD we are committed to providing a world class, professional, highly specialised pharmaceutical service to the Outpatient Department of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (The Trust). Working within an Outpatients Pharmacy at a busy general hospital is hugely rewarding and we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and passionate pharmacist to join our expanding, uniquely friendly and dynamic team. 

This post would suit an individual with a hospital pharmacy background, or with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a change into the hospital environment.

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. 

UPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.  The Pharmacy, located in the main foyer of the hospital, provides a range of over-the-counter medicines and products, as well as pharmacy services for hospital staff, outpatients and visitors.

The Pharmacy is open Monday-Friday (09:00 – 18:00) and Saturday mornings (09:00 – 13:00). Working hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the business on a rota basis over the 6 days.

As a GPhC registered Pharmacist, part of your role will include:

•    Clinical screening and accuracy checking of medication prescribed to the patients
•    Integral in providing a positive experience for all patients and staff visiting the pharmacy
•    Offering advice on dosages, side effects and other aspects of drug interaction
•    Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all medications processed through the pharmacy
•    Delivering community healthcare services such as prescription collection and delivery
•    Working with the team to maintain a clean, professional and patient-friendly workplace
•    Manage, supervise and train pharmacy support staff
•    Comply with the professional and legal requirements and standards and policies of UHS Pharmacy Ltd
•    Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses