Paediatric Dermatology Pharmacist Full Time

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

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 adults and paeds, you will only provide support for the paediatric element.

Working for our organisation

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.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

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What You’ll Do

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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