University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with some hospital experience either at pre or post registration. Prior experience in aseptic preparation would be an advantage but not essential. Comprehensive technical and clinical training will be given in all relevant areas, and your development will be supported by the Accountable Pharmacist and senior Technical Services management team. Training includes our in-house deputy accountable pharmacist program as well as the opportunity to undertake further formal qualifications e.g. clinical diploma, independent prescribing, and aseptic service courses.

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.

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.

Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who is keen to work as part of team - training and supporting others in their roles. You will lead by example by upholding a high standard of work and communicating efficiently with others.

The role involves working core hours during the week, alongside supporting the weekend and bank holiday service.

This exciting role in our state-of-the-art aseptic unit at Adanac Park is based at the Health and Innovation Campus in Southampton but all training will be provided at Southampton General Hospital until the unit opens. The new unit is one of the NHS Pathfinder Hub sites for the production of aseptic medicines. As part of the national program to transform NHS pharmacy aseptic services in England, this unit plays a key role in advancing healthcare delivery and patient safety.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential

• UK Masters Degree in Pharmacy, or equivalent qualification
• Registered as a pharmacist with the GPhC

Desirable

• Further relevant post-registration qualification

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Approved pre-registration experience successfully completed.
• Experience at pre-registration or post-registration level, including dispensary and clinical pharmacy services
• Strong exposure to clinical pharmacy and experience in pharmaceutical intervention at both dispensary and ward level

Desirable

• Further aseptic hospital experience as pre-reg or band 6.

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

• Attentive to details, accurate work
• Able to solve problems and know when to refer
• Able to prioritise work
• Sound clinical knowledge
• Numerate
• Able to use initiative
• Able to work as part of a team or independently (ie wards, on-call)

Desirable

• Ability to use word-processor and spreadsheets
• Supervisory experience

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Adanac Park

Southampton

SO160XU

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