Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-UPL-0004a
- Employer
- UHS Pharmacy Ltd ( UPL )
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £45,000 - £52,000 pa or pa pro rota
- Closing
- 26/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacist
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton Pharmacy Limited (UPL) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- UK Masters Degree in Pharmacy, or equivalent qualification
- Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Desirable criteria
- Further relevant post-registration qualifications
- Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Relevant post registration experience
- Proven track record of providing excellent customer care in a community or hospital pharmacy environment.
- Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of being able to cope with change
- Sound knowledge of Pharmacy law, ethics and practice
- Evidence of team working, preferably with leadership role
Desirable criteria
- Both community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy experience.
- Experience of robotic dispensing.
- Experience of stock control
- Experience of using pharmacy JAC computer system
- Accredited for locally commissioned enhanced services e.g. Flu vaccinations, Minor Ailments scheme.
- Experience of using tracking systems
- Ability to take initiative and lead on projects including change management
Values/Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Fresh Thinking
- Working Together
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Adrian Saxby
- Job title
- Business Services Administrator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381202606
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