Job summary
University Hospital Southampton Pharmacy Limited 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
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 an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist to join our expanding, 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 in the hospital environment.
As a GPhC registered Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist, part of your role will include:
1. Clinical screening and accuracy checking of medication prescribed to the patients
2. Integral in providing a positive experience for all patients and staff visiting the pharmacy
3. Offering advice on dosages, side effects and other aspects of drug interaction
4. Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all medications processed through the pharmacy
5. Delivering community healthcare services such as prescription collection and delivery
6. Working with the team to maintain a clean, professional and patient-friendly workplace
7. Manage, supervise and train pharmacy support staff
8. Comply with the professional and legal requirements standards and policies of UHS Pharmacy Ltd
9. Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses
About us
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. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, where everyone matters.
The Pharmacy is open Monday-Friday (09:00 - 18:00) and Saturday mornings (09:00 - 13:00).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we are looking for
10. Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent.
11. General Pharmaceutical Council registration as a practising pharmacist.
12. Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experiential practice.
13. Management training/qualification or equivalent experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications training required
Essential
14. Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent.
15. General Pharmaceutical Council registration as a practising pharmacist.
16. Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experiential practice.
17. Management training/qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
18. Royal Pharmaceutical Society membership.
19. Leadership training/qualification
20. Leadership training/qualification
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
21. Experience of managing and leading a community pharmacy business or hospital pharmacy department.
22. > = 6 years' considerable work experience
23. Experience of managing a team and service.
24. Experience of training staff.
25. Evidence of being able to manage change.
26. Knowledge and experience of UK Tax system regarding VAT
27. Sound knowledge of Pharmacy law, ethics, and practice
28. Track record of critical evaluation skills applied in practice.
29. Proven track record of service development and project management.
30. Highly developed negotiation, influencing and interrogative skills.
Desirable
31. Both community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy experience.
32. Experience of robotic dispensing.
33. Awareness of arrangements for homecare medicines.
34. Management of a service contract
Values
Essential
35. Patients First
36. Fresh Thinking
37. Working Together