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SalaryWHAT YOULL DO Support patient flow in some of the busiest areas of the Trust by organising discharge medications in a timely manner. Ensure patient safety, medicines optimisation and effective therapeutic treatment. Work closely with medical and nursing staff on the wards as part of the MDT, attending ward rounds and board rounds as required. Lead and manage projects to support service development. Be an active and supportive member of the Division B pharmacy team Aiding in the implementation of NICE guidance and horizon scanning for new medicines. Attending clinical governance meetings Developing evidence based treatment guidelines in conjunction with primary care and the District Prescribing Committee Undertaking audit and teaching within the multidisciplinary team Developing the clinical skills of junior rotational staff WHAT WERE LOOKING FORPharmacists with a passion for clinical pharmacy who are 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 post-graduate education in clinical pharmacy.Good organisational and problem-solving skills. If you have the enthusiasm and are committed to team working with good communication skills, we can provide additional training and development to support you. As a department we have a strong commitment to continuing professional development and training, particularly in developing independent pharmacist prescribers. Over 50% of the clinical pharmacy team are independent prescribers and we also have three Consultant Pharmacists. A candidate with an interest in becoming an independent prescriber would be an advantage for the future. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to undertake further study in clinical, leadership or management qualifications. About the team:Division B (Medicine and Elderly Care) is the largest clinical pharmacy team in the Trust, covering around 20 inpatient wards, the emergency department and several outpatient areas. You will become part of a well-integrated and highly valued team, working closely alongside consultants, junior doctors and ward nurses. You will be well supported by a team of medicines management technicians and senior assistant technical officers (SATOs) to deliver clinical pharmacy services to the wards. You will be warmly welcomed into the Division B pharmacy team where you will have the opportunity to meet regularly with the pharmacists, technicians and SATOs to have your say in the strategic and day-to-day operation of the pharmacy service to Division B. We are proud of our use of technology to communicate with each other and the wards, and regularly try new ways to make small improvements in the way we work and the service we deliver. You will be encouraged to support these service developments and run projects of your own.- This is a vacancy for a full time band 7 Clinical Pharmacist- 1 in 5 late nights until 7pm- 1 in 6 weekends (working either Sat or Sun)- All staff are required to contribute to extended hours, weekends & bank holidays as part of core hours. This includes general dispensary duties such as dispensing prescriptions and clinical pharmacy duties. Additional Information A great opportunity for an enthusiastic and clinically focussed pharmacist to join a progressive and supportive team based in Southampton General Hospital, one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country.Were looking for pharmacists with strong clinical knowledge who are ready to progress their career in clinical pharmacy at band 7 level. However, we will consider applications from suitable pharmacists for our band 6 to 7 progression route.This is a fantastic opportunity for personal development and will give you the chance to experience all the departments within Division B (Acute medicine unit, emergency department, inpatient medicine wards and elderly Care). Youll spend 9 months in each section and your responsibilities will vary depending on which area you are assigned but will include supporting ward rounds and attending multidisciplinary team meetings. Rotations include AMU, Respiratory, Medicine for older people, Hepatology, Gastroenterology, General medicine and Cystic fibrosis. University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals on the south coast. The large Pharmacy department employs over 300 staff and highly respected within the Trust as a dynamic and forward-thinking department. If the idea of 300 staff sounds daunting fear not the department is spilt into a range of friendly and supportive teams of different sizes with clear structures helping to ensure you always get the personal treatment and can have an impact. Our clear vision - Safer medicines, safer patients is recognised by all staff who enjoy an environment in which they can flourish, grow and develop. We are constantly striving to improve, using technology and digital resources to provide world class medicine management activities. Every member of pharmacy staff will contribute to delivering our vision: over 100 pharmacists, 100 pharmacy technicians, 70 support workers, 20 trainees and our supporting administrative staff. We will review our progress and achievements annually, and highlight areas for focused development, but allow for responsiveness to changing national and local priorities. The department currently has several pharmacist prescribers and this is increasing each year. There are three consultant pharmacists, in a range of specialties who along with many other staff engage in national and international initiatives helping to maintain the departments excellent reputation. Our department also has a highly developed career structures and pathways for all staff groups
