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

This is an exciting opportunity for a keen and motivated pharmacist to join the paediatric pharmacy service. You will fulfil the role of specialist neurology pharmacist working within our tertiary neurology team within Southampton Children's Hospital.

Southampton Children's Hospital is part of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - one of the largest teaching trusts in the country. We are a major centre for specialist paediatric services in the south of England, providing acute specialist care not only to our local population in Southampton but for a much larger area, including the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. The children's neurology service provides treatment and longer term management of acute and chronic neurological and developmental disorders such as neuromuscular conditions, complex headache management and epilepsy.

The Paediatric Pharmacy team is well established, providing specialist pharmacy services within multidisciplinary teams to provide high quality patient care. The team is forward thinking and supportive, working together to improve the services we offer to patients.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to both paediatric neurology in- and out-patients, providing expert pharmaceutical advice in highly complex cases and supporting patients to get the best from their medicines.

This post also includes:

Attending multidisciplinary ward rounds twice a week. Developing evidence-based treatment guidelines and shared care guidelines in conjunction with specialist consultants. Overseeing the use of high-cost drugs within neurology, co-ordinating the set up and use of compassionate use/early access to medicines schemes and supply of medication via homecare companies. Opportunities to develop a pharmacist prescriber role within the paediatric neurology team. Teaching pharmacists/students and members of the multidisciplinary team. Active membership of the paediatric pharmacy team. Audit and research opportunities.

You must be an enthusiastic pharmacist, committed to team working with good communication skills combined with experience in paediatrics. Previous experience in paediatric neurology is desirable. We are able to provide training and staff development as experienced paediatric pharmacists and rotational staff will support you.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• 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

• 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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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