Foundation Trainee Pharmacist

Job Overview

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

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see attachment

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients first
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria

• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Meets the requirements for Foundation training set by the General Pharmaceutical Council at intended start date
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Foundation training scheme set by the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Applies clinical knowledge in the practising environment; draws all knowledge together and builds upon what have learnt to benefit the person receiving care
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates knowledge of Pharmacy in Practice
• Demonstrates awareness of roles and functions of the wider pharmacy team
• Demonstrates experience of direct patient or public contact in a public facing role
• Demonstrates prior pharmacy related experience outside of the pharmacy qualification
• Demonstrates an awareness of quality management and organisation