Highly Specialist Pharmacist- Surgery & Nutrition

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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.
University Hospital Southampton is seeking a talented and dedicated pharmacist to join our esteemed team as a Surgery and Nutrition Pharmacist. As a leading academic medical centre, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care, conducting ground-breaking research, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in the fields of surgery and nutrition.
We are a tertiary centre for complex surgeries and intestinal failure, providing treatment for patients across the south of England. The NSIFT manage patients with complex gut disorders affecting their nutrition and fluid status, who require parenteral nutrition (PN) and fluids in hospital and at home. Extended pharmacist roles, including independent prescribing supported. Part time roles considered.
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.

You will work closely with the surgical/nutrition clinical pharmacy teams and multidisciplinary Nutrition Support and Intestinal Failure Team (NSIFT) which includes Consultant Gastroenterologists, specialist nurses and dietitians. You will be given the opportunity to be involved in the innovation and development of pharmacy services to the NSIF and Surgical pharmacy service, including:

• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure safe and effective medication management for surgical patients, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.
• Conduct medication reconciliation and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team.
• Monitor patient responses to pharmacotherapy, provide dosage adjustments, and manage drug interactions or adverse events.
• Support surgical nutrition services by providing pharmaceutical expertise,including parenteral and enteral nutrition support.
• Participate in research activities related to surgical pharmacotherapy and nutrition and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate and train healthcare professionals,including physicians, nurses, and pharmacy students, on best practices in surgical pharmacotherapy and nutrition.

You will be supported by experienced senior members of the team and given the opportunity to develop advanced level skills.