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.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join the paediatric pharmacy service? You will share the role of specialist dermatology pharmacist working with our tertiary service within Southampton University Hospital. The service is provided by the same clinical team across both adult and paeds, you will only provide support for the paediatric element.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
The successful applicant will provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to paediatric dermatology patients in collaboration with another full-time dermatology pharmacist who works across both adult and paediatric service, providing expert pharmaceutical advice.
This post also includes:
• Attending multidisciplinary ward rounds.
• Developing evidence-based treatment guidelines and shared care guidelines in conjunction with specialist consultants/pharmacists.
• Supporting prescribing/screening and introduction of high-cost medicines for dermatology.
• Teaching pharmacists/students and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Active membership of the paediatric pharmacy team.
• Audit and research opportunities.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You must be an enthusiastic pharmacist, committed to team working with good communication skills combined with experience in paediatrics. Previous experience in dermatology is not essential. We are able to provide training and staff development as experienced pharmacists and rotational staff will support you.
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Mar 2025